Discover how Kentucky ElderLaw is dedicated to safeguarding your loved ones’ futures. This interview segment on Great Day Live offers a glimpse into the expert guidance and support offered by Kentucky ElderLaw. It discusses the signs to look for when visiting with elderly loved ones over the holidays to determine if it might be time to start thinking about preparations for assisted living, ensuring their will is up to date, or checking to make sure they’re taking advantage of all the benefits they’ve earned that are available to them. The Kentucky ElderLaw team specializes in navigating co ..read more

Facing the imminent loss of a loved one is an emotionally challenging experience. As Elder Law Attorneys, we understand the importance of compassionate guidance during these difficult times. There are essential steps and considerations for you to take when preparing for the passing of your loved one to be legally prepared and able to address your emotional needs.   Gather Essential Information and Secure Legal Documents Your first step in preparing for the loss of a loved one is to gather vital information and secure necessary legal documents. Locate the will, trust, and any other estat ..read more

By LaDonna Koebel The Attorney General’s Office of Senior Protection is dedicated to protecting consumers and educating seniors about the financial abuse and devastation often associated with scams and fraud.  Because of their financial stability and nest egg savings, seniors make attractive targets for scammers and fraudsters. Far too many seniors have suffered financial loss due to scams. In 2022, Kentucky seniors reported losing over $19 million in losses from fraud and scams to the Attorney General’s Office. Sadly, these statistics only represent a fraction of actual losses. Americans ..read more

While we cannot predict the future, we can prepare for it. The reality is that you don’t know how long you will live or if you will be diagnosed with a disease or serious ailment. What you can do is take steps to better prepare for these potential scenarios. Through long-term care planning, you can address your potential financial and medical needs later in life. Understanding long-term planning At Kentucky ElderLaw, PLLC, our law firm understands that financial and medical needs are likely to increase as you age. Therefore, our attorneys are specialized in helping adults, young and old, bette ..read more

If you are totally starting from zero and you know absolutely nothing about wills and trusts or any other type of estate planning, the first thing that you will want to understand is exactly what needs to be included in your will. Well, first of all, a will is defined as a legal document that contains instructions for others (whom you appoint while you are still alive) to carry out after you have passed on. When it comes to estate planning documents, some of the laws and regulations may differ from state to state although the main laws are basically the same. If you have created a trust, you d ..read more

In August of 2022, the PACT Act became law. It gave many veterans the ability to apply for disability benefits for exposure to certain toxic materials. For Bowling Green and Louisville, Kentucky, veterans, and veterans nationwide (and their surviving spouses and children of veterans who passed away from covered conditions under the act), you now may be eligible for additional benefits from the VA. PACT Act basics The Act is named after Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson and also stands for Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins Act. For veterans of certain war periods, like the Gulf War or V ..read more

As we age, our needs change. This includes estate planning, home needs, care needs and, unfortunately, medical needs, among many other needs. And, for some, with extreme medical issues in Bowling Green, Louisville and throughout Kentucky, you may want to know your euthanasia options. What is it? Euthanasia is the term that is more commonly known as physician-assisted suicide. Usually, people begin looking into this when they have a life-threatening illness that will inevitably kill them, but will do so slowly, painfully or in some horrible way. Family members and friends may also look into eut ..read more

In Kentucky, when a person is thinking about creating an estate plan, they are likely to know the basics of a will. However, wills are not the preferable option in every situation. For some, a trust might be better for them. There could be a perception that trusts are complicated and not worth the effort. Before making that assumption, it is wise to know the fundamentals about trusts and how it might fit in with a comprehensive estate plan. Know the facts about trusts Before moving forward, it is important to know the basics about a trust. A primary reason why people choose a trust is to limit ..read more

As painful as it may be to think about what is going to happen to your assets after you have passed on from this world, it is important to plan, nonetheless, so that you get the opportunity for your wishes to be honored and so that the people whom you have designated as your heirs get what you wish them to have. Each state in the United States has laws and regulations regarding estate planning, although many of the laws are in common among the states. The Kentucky estate planning laws guide you to properly and lawfully state exactly how you would like your assets to be distributed after you ar ..read more

As we age, certain tasks become more difficult. We may have difficulty with basic household chores, hygiene or we may have medical needs with which we require help. Still, not everyone wants to or can afford to stay in a residential care facility when they can no longer care for themselves. You may just want to stay in the comfort of your home during your elder years. Two services that can help you stay in your home if you need help caring for yourself on your own include home care services and home health care services. Home care services Home care involves services given to assist people wit ..read more