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...
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3 standards adoptive parents in Kentucky must meet
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...
Could health issues provide the basis for a will contest?
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...
Debunking 3 common probate myths in Kentucky
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...

