If you are due to execute someone’s estate, then you want to do so as efficiently as possible. Not only will this save you time, but it will mean that the beneficiaries get the assets due to them as soon as possible. Doing that means they are less likely to be nagging...
Your parents passed away recently, and you were named as the estate executor in their estate plan. This means that you are the one who carries out the instructions that they left in that plan. You may start by making an inventory of all of their assets, for example....
As a beneficiary of a deceased’s estate, you will have to wait for the executor to do their job before you get the assets coming to you. While you need to exercise patience and realize this is effectively an unpaid role they are performing, there might come a point...
Discovering the contents of someone’s will can provoke delight in some and sadness or anger in others. Those who receive what they hoped or more than what they hoped will go away content. But those who feel hard done by, overlooked, unloved or cheated may want to...
Losing a case, whether civil or criminal, can be highly demoralizing. After spending significant money and time, the prospect of losing is too hard to bear. Fortunately, most parties can appeal their cases with a higher court. However, getting a judge to grant an...
When you join a blended family through marriage, adoption can be one way to solidify familial bonds with your stepchildren. While adoption can be a deeply rewarding endeavor, establishing legal and emotional bonds with a spouse’s children isn’t always straightforward....
When a loved one passes away, sorting through their estate can be a complex process. Intellectual property (IP) rights, such as patents, copyrights, and trademarks, can add another layer of difficulty. These rights, which can be quite valuable, are something your...
When two parties enter into a contract, they create a legal agreement that includes an offer, acceptance, consideration, and mutual intent. A breach of contract occurs when one party fails to fulfill part of the agreement. Understanding how to address a breach of...
In Kentucky, civil litigation cases rely on the admissibility of evidence, which plays a major role in determining the outcome. Understanding the basic principles that govern whether evidence is used in court empowers individuals to navigate the legal system more...
The Kentucky probate courts often help interpret the law and enforce estate planning documents. However, sometimes the probate courts have to do the exact opposite. They may need to set aside or invalidate estate planning paperwork because of issues with the...
