Blended families have become increasingly common, bringing together individuals with different backgrounds, children from previous relationships, and unique dynamics. While blending families can create beautiful bonds, it also poses estate planning challenges that...
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5 reasons to update your estate plan
In military strategy, there’s a saying that goes, “No battle plan survives contact with the enemy.” The essence is that you can devise the best possible plan, but things change. You have to adapt. The same principles apply in estate planning. As the circumstances of...
3 things to know about property division in Kentucky
Two issues tend to raise more concerns and frustrations than others during a divorce. The first issue is child custody. Of course, this only concerns the parents of minor children, but when child custody is a concern, it tends to be the number one point of contention....
5 tips for using social media during a divorce
Many of us post personal information online every day, including who we’re with, the food we eat or what we think. Some spouses even catch their significant others cheating after scrolling through social media posts. According to a recent Loyola University Health...
The pros and cons of creating a family business
Have you always wanted to run a company with your kin? The United States is home to 5.5 million family-owned businesses, employing approximately 2/3 of the nation's workforce. Many people like the idea of operating a business with relatives. However, it does come with...
Employee misclassification can cost you a lot
As an employer, you may think that some of your workers are independent contractors, but legally, they are considered employees. As a result, you could find yourself in serious trouble with the law and the IRS. Here is how it happens. When you misclassify an employee...
3 taxes that executors should know about
Estate administration isn't just about handing out property to grateful beneficiaries. It is also about fulfilling all of the unfinished obligations of the deceased individual. As the executor of an estate in Kentucky, you have an obligation to both the person who...
How divorce can make your family stronger
If you’re a parent who’s separated from your spouse and contemplating divorce or preparing to begin the process, you’re no doubt concerned about its impact on your children. If your children already know about the divorce, you’re likely already aware of their...
Watch out for subtle examples of age discrimination
Workplace discrimination occurs when an employer allows or participates in the unfair treatment of an employee simply because that employee belongs to a protected class. You may think of race, color and gender as the classes that most often receive this unfair...
What are the signs of age discrimination?
It's a common concern amongst workers that if they don't advance quickly enough, they will have missed their chance to move up in a company. It's an unfortunate fact that many employees assume employers will not hire or advance older workers. This assumption is based...