Most common forms of discrimination have their roots in cultural myths or pervasive stereotypes. Racism and sexism, for example, paint huge portions of the population with broad strokes that may not reflect an individual's personality or behavior. The same is true of...
A History Of Growing Trust In Kentucky
Month: May 2021
Putting your life back together after a divorce
In some ways, a divorce represents the demise of a dream. When you marry your special person, you probably envision a long and prosperous life together, maybe with children and a happily-ever-after storybook ending. Sadly, it doesn’t always work out that way. People...
Estate planning: The downsides of a living trust
When undertaking the task of estate planning, you have the freedom to build a plan that meets the unique needs of your family. The earlier you begin planning your estate, the easier it will be to keep it updated throughout the changes in your life. One of the most...
Helping a child deal with a returning parent
After parents split up, the parent who doesn’t have primary physical custody will sometimes drop out of their child’s life for one reason or another -- at least for a while. Sometimes they have a struggle with addiction or alcoholism, sometimes they’re just angry....
Advantages and disadvantages of a legal separation
If you and your spouse are experiencing significant discord in your marriage, you may be considering a divorce. While divorcing does solve some of your immediate issues, it will put a definitive end to your relationship. In cases where the couple is uncertain if they...
Why do you need powers of attorney as part of your estate plan?
People who are taking care of their estate planning should remember that their end-of-life plans should also be included. This means that you can’t just think about the assets that you have to leave for your loved ones. One component of end-of-life planning is...
Will your family have to pay your debts after you die?
Estate planning serves many critical purposes, such as helping you manage your property and assets while you are alive. Many Louisville residents do not realize that debt is also part of a person's estate. Those who understand this usually want to find out how much of...
Want to minimize the cost of your divorce? Divide the household items yourself
Unless you have minor children, the biggest obstacle you and your spouse typically will face during divorce is the division of your assets. When there are assets of significant value involved -- like bank accounts, pension funds, investments, vehicles and real estate...
4 financial mistakes to avoid in a divorce
When you divorce, you need to divide your marital property. Achieving a fair settlement is crucial to ease things post-marriage. It can be easy to overlook things during the confusion of divorce, or rush the process because all you want to do is escape your marriage....
In business with a family member? Get a partnership agreement
Falling out with your business partner can create a world of problems. It is even more so when your partner is also your family member. When you start a business with a relative, you might think an equal split is fair. It allows you both an equal say in the running of...