Louisville KY Personal Injury Lawyer – Bixler Howland P.S.C.
Get the help you need with Online Legal Forms Years ago, I practiced with a well-regarded family law attorney who spoke regularly at educational seminars for other lawyers. At those seminars, he would hand out copies of the forms he used in litigating divorce cases. He had developed these forms over the years, and they […]
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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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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 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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