by Thomas K. Stone | Aug 9, 2018 | Blog |
The Lifehouse Maternity Home program is designed to help women discern God’s plan and purpose for their life and the life of their baby. Many of the women who come to Lifehouse for help have been mistreated, neglected and abandoned by many people. Joan Smith is the...
by Thomas K. Stone | Jul 19, 2018 | Blog |
Probate is the legal process for proving a Last Will and Testament valid or invalid, appointing an Executor (or if no Last Will and Testament an Administrator), collecting the assets, paying the lawful debts, and distributing estate assets according to the Last Will...
by Thomas K. Stone | Jul 10, 2018 | Blog |
Eventualities, an event planning and production company, has been decorating the Louisville scene (and beyond) since 1995. Diana Polsgrove and her daughter, Virginia Hart, own, operate, and direct the never-ending fun. It’s a good bet you’ve seen or experienced their...
by Thomas K. Stone | Jun 25, 2018 | Blog |
In probate, there are two types of personal representatives: Executor: “A person named by a testator to carry out the provisions in the testator’s will.” Black’s Law Dictionary (9th Edition). Administrator: “A person appointed by the court to manage the assets and...
by Thomas K. Stone | Jun 5, 2018 | Blog |
Steven Michael Carr is the Director of Development for Mattingly Edge, a local organization that seeks to enhance the experience of people with disabilities through endeavors that result in distinctive lives. In his spare time, Steven is an active member of Highland...
by Thomas K. Stone | May 22, 2018 | Blog |
As a beneficiary of a Trust, the Trustee owes certain duties to the beneficiaries. The Kentucky Revised Statutes set forth duties which are owed from the Trustee to the beneficiary or beneficiaries. First and foremost, the Trustee, during their term of service, is...
by Thomas K. Stone | May 10, 2018 | Blog |
Lincoln Insurance Agency is a third-generation independent agency located in the heart of St. Matthews. Owned and operated by Mark Aschbacher, his daughter Sara, and their amazing staff, the family-run agency is celebrating its 60th year in business. Lincoln Insurance...
by Thomas K. Stone | Apr 24, 2018 | Blog |
(Update on Prince’s probate) As Prince’s heirs stew, bankers and lawyers cash in on Prince’s estate. As the second anniversary of Prince’s death approaches, his heirs have yet to collect a dollar of his estimated $200 million estate. But bankers, lawyers and...
by Thomas K. Stone | Apr 12, 2018 | Blog |
Do I have to go to Court to be appointed Executor or Administrator of the estate? Yes. However, you can execute a Special Power of Attorney allowing the attorney for the estate to appear on your behalf. Can I pay bills right away? No. You can’t not pay bills until...
by Thomas K. Stone | Mar 28, 2018 | Blog |
We are in the beginning of the wedding season and while most couples may be more focused on dresses, tuxedos, venues, cakes, music and where to honeymoon, there is one important factor that may be overlooked: Estate Planning. There are several Estate Planning tools...
