Louisville KY Personal Injury Lawyer – Bixler Howland P.S.C.
There appears to be a misconception among financial planning professionals and accountants about the impact of “estate” or “inheritance” taxes on a decedent’s estate. Some professionals have suggested that an irrevocable trust will help avoid such taxes. In some limited circumstances that may be true. However, you only need to try to avoid taxes if […]
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The word “probate” in legal terms simply means “the legal process that gives recognition to a will and appoints a personal representative who will administer the estate and distribute assets to the intended beneficiaries.” It is true that a trust can avoid probate—maybe. Many clients who buy a revocable trust, for thousands of dollars, find,
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You may have heard of someone who inherited money or property from a long lost relative they didn’t know existed and of whom they had never heard. You may have also heard of investigators who specialize in locating lost relatives for estate purposes. Maybe you have wished you had an unknown rich uncle who died
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Here is that personal injury trial attorney talking about “probate” and “testamentary documents again.” No, I don’t hold myself out as an “Eldercare Lawyer”. What I can tell you is that I understand, after 47 years of practicing law, the intersection between litigation and estate planning. Because I litigate- represent people who have been injured
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I have discussed durable power of attorney and other testamentary documents before. Last week I received a call from a client for whom I had prepared wills, power of attorneys and living wills years ago. She is now a financial advisor and has a client who needs a will, durable power of attorney, living will
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In the legal world, seemingly distinct fields of practice often overlap, creating a need for professionals who understand the intricacies of multiple areas of law. One such example is the intersection of personal injury law and probate matters, a topic that may seem unconventional at first glance. In this blog post, we delve into the
In an era of boundless information and digital resources, the allure of self-help has become stronger than ever. From drafting wills to handling personal injury claims, many believe they can navigate legal complexities without the guidance of an attorney. Yet, as experience has shown time and again, the path of self-help often leads to unexpected
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If you don’t have a Durable Power of Attorney, you need one. If you should become disabled, without this document, your spouse or next of kin may have to go to court to be allowed to do the most routine tasks like paying your bills or admitting you into an assisted living facility after a
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Based in Louisville, Kentucky (KY), Bixler W. Howland , P.S.C. represents all manner of auto and vehicle accidents, worksite and construction site accidents, serious personal injury, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect and abuse, and wrongful death in Lexington, Bowling Green, Owensboro, Bardstown, Georgetown, New Albany, Carrollton, Evansville, Madison, Louisville Jefferson County, Central Kentucky and southern Indiana (IN).
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