When a loved one passes away, you may question whether their will truly reflects their final wishes. In Kentucky, someone can challenge a will during probate under certain circumstances. However, the process involves specific requirements and legal grounds that you...
Probate is the court-supervised process that settles a person's estate after death. It confirms the validity of a will if one exists and oversees the distribution of property to specified heirs or beneficiaries. Many families are surprised by how detailed and...
If a loved one or friend has asked you to be the trustee or successor trustee of a trust, it’s crucial to find out just what your responsibilities will be. Some trusts are fairly simple to administer. They may only require that you disburse a designated amount or...
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...
Going to court to challenge a will isn’t something that’s possible for anyone to do. Instead, the person must have a legal interest in the will and have a valid reason to challenge the will. One of the reasons that may be present in a situation is undue influence. ...
Estate plans typically contain clear instructions provided by a testator. They often indicate who will inherit from the estate and what specific assets those people will receive. Estate plans can also leave money for charitable causes, disinherit estranged family...
You may have heard the term intestate and wondered what it meant. Dying intestate can significantly change how the probate process unfolds and how inheritance issues are handled. Essentially, dying intestate means passing away without a will or other estate planning...
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...
Estate administration broadly involves navigating probate proceedings and fulfilling someone's last wishes. The personal representative of a Kentucky estate must also fulfill someone's remaining obligations that they could not meet before dying. For example, estates...
Blended families bring together various individuals under one roof, creating a unique dynamic that requires careful consideration when planning for the future. Estate planning helps ensure fairness and prevent conflicts after one passes away. Knowing the key aspects...
