Estate planning

There's a reason that there is so much misinformation out there about estate planning rules. Even those with good intentions could give you advice that won't actually help you. Estate planning laws are different when you cross state lines, which leads to some...

When you're making your estate plan, you may be considering the fact that your heirs could wind up in a dispute. You know that this can be very problematic for some families, with people getting into such fierce disagreements that they have a long-term falling out....

Estate administration is largely a technical process. The person handling the estate needs to file specific paperwork with the courts and send formal notice to entities with an interest in the estate. They must be certain to uphold both state law and the instructions...

Powers of attorney are some of the most beneficial estate planning tools. The state of Kentucky allows you to create a financial power of attorney and one that addresses healthcare. For the aging or elderly, these documents offer a great deal of protection and peace...

Your will and other estate planning documents provide your executor with guidance about what to do with your property after your death. Most people think about how they want to do distribute their belongings and who will care for their dependent children or pets....

Anytime you go through a major life change, it is important that you review and update your estate plan. One such life change is the addition of a new member into the family through birth or adoption. Whether it is your first child or a later addition, it is important...

You likely know how good of an idea it is to create a will, but do you know what to put in it? Ensuring that your will contains all the pertinent information is vital to making the most out of this estate document. According to AARP, you can include almost anything...

A pregnancy or birth often makes people conscious of their own mortality and their concern for their child's future -- and that means getting an estate plan in order and selecting a guardian for their child in case they cannot be there to raise that child to...

Life is unpredictable, and families often don’t turn out the exact way that people expect. A marriage that you thought would last forever could easily end in divorce. A spouse you loved could die while you are still well before retirement age. Blended families, which...

If you do not already have an estate plan, then you should consider making one. You can create yours as soon as you turn 18 years old. Naturally, the older you get, the more crucial it becomes to have your estate plans in place. What do people get wrong when estate...