Probate is the result of distributing a person's estate to the chosen heirs after death. The rules are different for residents in Kentucky than in some other states because there is no estate tax. The following are the steps taken during the probate process. File a...
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Probate & Estate Administration
What can you expect when settling a Kentucky estate?
In Kentucky, after a person dies, their estate must be settled. The case will begin with the deceased's will. From there, the estate might go to probate. The probate process begins The court will look at the deceased's will to initiate the probate process. If there is...
Why you shouldn’t take items before probate begins
If a person owns property at the time of his or her death, it may be subject to Kentucky probate laws. A probate proceeding verifies a deceased individual's will or otherwise determines how assets within an estate should be distributed. Generally speaking, you are not...
Does every estate need to go through probate?
You probably don't want to think about it, but if you are the executor of a loved one's estate, will you have to go through probate when that person passes? Not every estate in Kentucky must go through probate if the proper legal documents are already in place....
The benefits of a per stirpes estate distribution
A per stirpes distribution ensures that everyone who stands to inherit from an estate will inherit equally. This method benefits the children and grandchildren of the deceased estate owner. There are other facts about this type of inheritance that are crucial to know...
The role of an executor
When people create wills in Kentucky, they can choose executors to handle their estates after they pass away. People should be careful when they choose an executor to ensure that the person they choose is someone who is both willing and able to handle the many...
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...
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...