The probate process often isn't fast. It may take a year or even longer to fulfill the decedent’s financial obligations and distribute the resources included in their estate. The executor or personal representative has to commit to several months or more of...
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What can a father do if there is a dispute about paternity?
In some cases, fathers find themselves involved in a dispute about paternity. For instance, maybe a couple has split up, and the father wants to ensure that he has custody rights so that he can continue spending time with his child. But the mother claims he should not...
Child custody plans go far beyond living situations
It is very common for parents to have questions about where a child will live as they go through a divorce. Both parents likely want to have some amount of parenting time and access to their child. This is often solved simply by splitting up physical custody rights so...
What does a man’s criminal record mean regarding fatherhood?
It can be unsettling to think that a single past mistake may affect how you show up as a parent. When someone has a criminal record, society forms an opinion before understanding the full story. However, parenthood does not come with a purity test. What matters most...
What should you know about debts during property division?
Most people who go through a divorce know that they’re going to have to divide the assets that they acquired during the marriage. Some people don’t think about what’s going to happen to the debts that were amassed during this time. It’s important to remember that...
What’s the difference between an heir and a beneficiary?
During probate proceedings or estate administration, the focus is generally on fulfilling a person's obligations and distributing what property remains. After paying taxes and allocating resources for creditors, personal representatives can make distributions to...
Who can contest a will, and when can they contest it?
When a person creates an estate plan, it’s meant to outline their wishes for after they pass away. In most cases, the estate plan is followed as it’s written when that happens. Unfortunately, there are times when the loved ones may feel like the will doesn’t...
How can spouses fairly address their home during divorce?
Economic issues often dominate divorce proceedings. Not all spouses have children, but almost every marriage produces shared debts and assets. Couples who own a house together often worry about protecting their interest in the property. How can spouses fairly or...
Do mothers automatically get child custody in Kentucky?
It’s not uncommon for some fathers going through a divorce to be concerned about child custody. One of the concerns they have is that the mother has the upper hand. But this is not true. Kentucky follows certain procedures when granting custody. Here is information...
What are the steps involved in the probate process?
The Kentucky probate process ensures the proper administration of a deceased person’s estate. Understanding the steps involved can help ease the burden during this difficult time. Initiating the probate process To start the probate process, you must file a petition...

