You can resolve a civil dispute in different ways, and the approach you choose can have a big impact on both the outcome and the process. When you’re torn between going to court and settling, it helps to carefully weigh your options and consider what best aligns with...
When someone passes away in Kentucky, their estate will go through the probate process. This is designed to ensure the will is valid and that the decedent’s wishes are followed. In most cases, the estate moves through the process and is closed without issue. There are...
As an executor, it is essential not only to complete your tasks effectively but also to do so efficiently. A whole host of people will be waiting on you to complete the tasks involved, including the deceased's family, their beneficiaries and even creditors. While it...
If you are an executor of a will, one of your responsibilities is communicating with beneficiaries. You have a fiduciary duty to keep them adequately informed. Failure to do so might create legal grounds for your removal. So, what should you communicate to...
When a legal case concludes with an unfavorable outcome, it can feel like the end of the road. However, if hidden or withheld evidence played a role in that result, there may be grounds for an appeal. In both personal injury and civil rights cases, the fairness or...
When you’ve been wronged, whether it’s a breach of contract, damage to property or a personal injury, you may feel like you have all the time in the world to take legal action. After all, the harm is real, and your case feels valid. However, the law doesn’t wait...
When someone creates an estate plan, they’re outlining their wishes for what will happen when they pass away. They’re also dictating what they want to happen if they become incapacitated. Because of the seriousness of these matters, it’s critical that they fully...
Sometimes, when a case does not go your way, it is easy to think filing an appeal means you get another shot at everything, like hitting restart. But appeals do not work that way. They are not a second trial and do not offer the chance to bring in new evidence or...
Probate is meant to help ensure that a will is executed according to the deceased’s wishes. Unfortunately, the process can become a breeding ground for fraud. Fraud is especially likely when the executor, the person responsible for managing the estate, abuses their...
Stepparent adoptions can be beneficial for everyone in a family. The child obtains enhanced security and family stability. The stepparent has protection in the event of a divorce or the death of their spouse. There are also financial, tax and inheritance...
