In Kentucky, life expectancy has been on the decline. This has been seen in the state as a whole, although there are some significant differences between counties. Counties that are in a relatively higher wealth bracket, for example, tend to have higher life...
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What happens if a Kentucky estate cannot pay its bills?
Handling a loved one’s estate can become stressful when the bills add up to more than the estate owns. You may worry that creditors will expect you or other family members to cover the difference. In Kentucky, relatives generally do not become personally responsible...
What basic rights do fathers have during divorce?
Divorce can change how often you see your child, where your child lives and how parenting decisions are made. If you are a father, you will not automatically lose your place in your child’s life simply because the marriage is ending. Courts generally focus on the...
How does probate affect the home of the deceased?
A home may ultimately be the most financially valuable asset that a loved one leaves behind when they pass away. After a person's death, the issue of whether their home can be sold, transferred or occupied immediately generally depends on how the home was owned and...
Marital debt can be difficult to divide during a divorce
People who are married may have considerable assets, and some also have debts. All of these must be divided during the property division process, but how that happens can have a major impact on the financial stability of each party as the marriage legally ends. When...
Older couples have a rising divorce rate
Any couple can get divorced, at any age. Yet, who is choosing to get divorced is changing over time. Generally speaking, younger couples have seen their divorce rate go down in recent decades in the United States, while the rate has skyrocketed for older couples. In...
Relocation may require a custody modification
If you share custody of your children with your ex, it can complicate a relocation. You may be required to modify that custody arrangement first. You do not have the same freedom to move with the children that you would on your own, because your ex’s custody rights...
When might an estate owe income taxes during the probate process?
Probate proceedings involve estate administration and the resolution of any outstanding obligations owed by an individual who has passed away. Personal representatives must ensure they complete all of their obligations under the law to minimize their liability....
Do you need court approval to sell property during probate?
If you’re managing a loved one’s estate in Kentucky, you may need to sell certain assets to pay debts, cover expenses or distribute inheritances. It sounds straightforward, but probate law doesn’t always make it simple. Whether you can move forward with a sale right...
Can living out of state delay the probate process?
Probate already comes with deadlines and court filings at a difficult time. When the person handling the estate lives in another state, those demands often become harder to manage. If you are trying to handle a Kentucky estate from afar, it helps to understand where...

