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Probate can be complicated when someone passes away and heirs or even an estate administrator are not physically close to that person at the time. For instance, an adult child may be trying to administer an estate for a parents who passed away in Kentucky, even though...
The typical process, when someone passes away, is for their assets to go through probate. This is the legal process of examining their estate plan and distributing the assets in accordance with that plan. The estate executor is typically in charge of inventorying...
Probate disputes can happen for many different reasons, and high-value assets can certainly trigger some of these disputes. A parent who is leaving $1 million to their children, but who has not divided things up evenly, may inadvertently cause an estate dispute as the...
Today, many couples and individuals are remaining child-free by preference or circumstance. Estate planning and probate administration may look different for individuals without direct heirs. Even without children, thoughtful planning is still necessary for your...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
