Probate is an important process that allows the executor to perform their duties and settle an estate. This process can take several months to over a year. During this time, someone could have reasonable evidence to dispute the process. Here are several reasons...
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What is the estate executor’s job?
When going through probate after someone has passed away, there will be an estate executor. This person has been identified in the estate plan, and their job is to help the process play out. The estate plan itself provides instructions. The estate executor follows...
Dividing housewares and other personal property during divorce
Divorce often involves complex decisions about dividing assets, from financial accounts to real estate. Yet, some of the most emotionally challenging decision-making often occurs when spouses tackle the often-overlooked category assets commonly referred to as...
Why father-daughter relationships too often suffer during divorce
When parents with daughters divorce – particularly if those daughters are nearing or in the teen years – fathers are often led to believe that their daughter is better off with her mother having a greater share of parenting time and responsibilities. Men too often...
Reasons to consider contingency planning for Kentucky probate
Estate planning is an important way of ensuring that your assets are distributed according to your wishes after you pass away. However, things may not always go as planned, and if one or more of your beneficiaries predecease you or are unable to inherit due to...
Estate administrators can incur liability for debt-related mistakes
An individual who serves as the personal representative of a Kentucky estate has a lot of work ahead of them. The probate process requires communication with multiple parties, attending hearings in probate court and the management of valuable estate assets. A personal...
Tips to help you prepare for divorce
Preparing for a divorce can be a challenging and emotional process. However, approaching it with a clear plan can help ease this transition. The following are some practical tips that you may want to consider as you prepare for divorce. Understand your finances One of...
Do you need to tell a child’s teacher you’re getting divorced?
When some people get divorced, it is fairly public knowledge to anyone who knows them. They talk about it frequently, they post about it on social media and they don’t keep it a secret. Other couples, though, take a more personal approach. They’re very careful about...
What should you know about trusts in Kentucky?
Trusts are tools for managing and safeguarding assets. They offer a combination of privacy, control and flexibility, which make them indispensable for individuals looking to navigate the complexities of asset distribution, tax planning and legacy preservation both...
How can technology help you stay in touch with your child?
Modern technology means that it is now much easier to talk with people, even when you are on the other side of the world from them. It’s not just businesses that have made use of this reality. Courts have begun to realize how technology can help divorced parents keep...