Executors typically try to honor the wishes of the decedent. The job involves closing the estate and distributing assets to beneficiaries and heirs. Still, someone may dispute or appeal the plan or a judge’s ruling concerning the will and estate plan. Common grounds...
It is a common presumption that people draft wills so they can pass significant assets along to their children. Still, an estate plan can also be quite valuable for those who do not have children or perhaps never married. Whereas many consider children and descendants...
Kentucky allows the estate to go through probate up to ten years after the decedent dies. As with many complicated legal processes, there will likely be delays and setbacks along the way, so it is best not to wait until the final days to complete it in probate court....
Stepparent adoption is one of the most common types of adoption here in Kentucky. There are many excellent reasons stepparents wish to adopt a stepchild. These include strengthening family ties, creating a more stable family unit or formalizing an existing...
