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Dealing with the Diagnosis: Practical Legal Steps to Take when Planning for an Uncertain Future
Whether it is Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, Huntington’s, ALS, MS or another illness, when a family member has been dealt a life-altering diagnosis, it changes the way you must plan for the future. A family with a person who has received such a diagnosis should seek legal advice as soon as possible. Even if the individual with the diagnosis is cognitively impaired, it does not mean that they cannot be a part of the planning process. Many times, the impaired individual can be actively involved.
Welcome, Katie E. Finnell!
Our firm is growning! Meet our newest associate, Katie E. Finnell.
Why Young Professionals Need Estate Planning
Often our law practice emphasizes the need for older individuals to plan, but in fact every adult should have some plans in place.
Your Estate Plan May Be Broken
At our firm we recommend clients personally review their estate plan every two or three years and have an attorney review them every five years or whenever they experience a major life-event.
There are two reasons why. First, major life-events can affect your existing estate plan. Secondly, the laws change and generally citizens are unaware of these changes and how these changes will personally affect their estate plan.
Resource Assessments: The Unknown Step to Saving Money for Married Couples on the Way to Medicaid
Many married couples are unaware of an important element of asset preservation when faced with long term care expenses -- the Medicaid Resource Assessment. A portion of the Medicaid rules is designed to protect the community spouse (spouse at home) from impoverishment and unnecessary dissipation of family assets.
New Lexington Senior Center Ribbon Cutting
Today the Lexington Community gathered for a ribbon cutting at the new Lexington Senior Center. Attorney Mary Patton attended along with members of the city council and Mayor Jim Gray.
Free Presentation on Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer's Disease
Join Attorney Amy E. Dougherty for a Free Presentation on Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer’s Disease, presented by the Alzheimer's Association. Presentation will include a light lunch. Registration is Required.
When: Wednesday, September 21, 2016, 11am-1pm
Where: Alzheimer’ s Association Office, 2808 Palumbo Drive, Lexington, KY 40509
How: To register, call 1-800-272-3900. Registration is required.
So, Someone Named You POA, Now What? Your Four Biggest Responsibilities
When a loved one names you to be their attorney-in-fact or agent, you must follow the instructions contained in the authorizing document. You have 4 BIG responsibilities.
