When people think of estate planning, the first legal tools that likely come to mind are the will and the trust. Today we discuss the differences between them and the roles each can play in estate planning. Last will and testament A will directs how property is...
Probate
What is probate and why should my Kentucky estate try to avoid it?
A common mantra during estate planning is to avoid probate. Yet many people do not understand the probate process or why it’s smart to avoid it through proper planning. The probate process Probate is the legal process of administering an individual’s estate after he...