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How to navigate child custody while recovering from addiction
Going through a substance abuse problem can be tough for Kentucky parents. If you recognized that you have a problem and have started to recover from your addiction, you're taking a positive step for yourself and your family. There will likely be certain child custody...
Deciding on the best location to open probate
The decision on where to open probate requires an understanding of the complexity of your loved one's estate in Kentucky. The simplest cases involve situations where the decedent dies in the same county where their property resides. In these cases, you'll open probate...
Tips for making co-parenting work after a divorce
Co-parenting is often difficult after a Kentucky divorce. Fortunately, it usually gets easy as time goes on and the former spouses get used to this new way of parenting. The following tips can make the process easier. Get past hurt Family law issues, such as...
Probate and order of inheritance
If you haven't dealt with probate court before, the thought of it can seem overwhelming. However, probate will follow a predictable process to divide a deceased person's property. In Kentucky, a specific order of inheritance guides what happens to an estate going...
Impartiality of probate judges
Probate law can seem intimidating to some Kentucky residents. Many people have heard horror stories about the probate system. When someone you love has died, it's natural to worry about probate. Fortunately, the process can go smoothly depending on your situation....
Know more about the process of a probate sale
Residents of Louisville and other parts of Kentucky may want to learn more about the probate sale, what it is and how it works. This type of sale may work for you when it comes to buying a house. What is probate? This type of sale happens when a homeowner dies. They...
How to handle joint assets during probate
Any assets held in a Kentucky estate at the time of a person's death will likely need to go through probate. If your name appears on any assets that were held in the deceased person's estate, it may be a good idea to disclose that fact to other potential...
Who can challenge a will?
A will is an important document that states a person's final wishes. If someone thinks that a will may be invalid, there is a process that allows them to contest the will. In Kentucky, only certain parties have standing to contest a will. Who has standing to contest a...
Is probate always necessary?
When someone passes away either with or without a will, the estate may enter probate. Probate refers to the legal process where the court oversees the payment of debts and asset distribution. Often, asset ownership transfers go through probate. Some assets may pass...