An executor of the estate is legally responsible for managing a decedent's estate. The role of executor comes with a fiduciary duty to always act in the best interests of the estate’s beneficiaries. This means that an executor must always be honest and responsible...
People often think of appeals in slightly the wrong way. They imagine that they found themselves in litigation, perhaps in a civil case or a criminal case, and they have lost that case. They expected to win, so they want to appeal and see if they can get a new...
When someone passes away in Kentucky, a petition is filed with the probate court. The probate process helps with estate administration and the distribution of assets. These assets include tangible assets, like a home or a car, along with financial assets, such as...
Adoptions in Kentucky help provide vulnerable children with support and allow individuals to expand their families. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, adult siblings and foster parents, as well as stepparents, might want to legally adopt minor children. The state thoroughly...
Wills are often the only documents governing estate administration. People rely on wills to designate personal representatives and outline the distribution of their property after their passing. In some cases, people creating wills make mistakes that invalidate their...
Many misconceptions about probate exist in Kentucky. These myths can be harmful, as they can often result in financial strains and unnecessary stress. To help you avoid costly mistakes, here are three common myths debunked by facts and governing statutes. Having a...
Probate is the process of administering a person’s estate. A major part of this process is simply reading the will, taking inventory of assets, and distributing them to the intended beneficiaries. Many people believe that this process begins with a will reading, where...
When disputes arise, it can be hard to know the right path to take. You might hear people use words like litigation and court as if they mean the same thing, but they do not. Litigation is the full legal process of handling a dispute, while going to court is just one...
Estate administration involves fulfilling an individual's last wishes and addressing any responsibilities they did not have time to resolve before they passed. Personal representatives or executors pay hospital bills and other financial obligations using the estate’s...
The probate process is often a sensitive and emotionally charged period for families. While it serves the vital role of distributing a deceased person’s estate fairly, it can also spark disagreements and create stress among beneficiaries. Sometimes, this restlessness...
