by Thomas K. Stone | Sep 21, 2017 | Blog |
If I die without a Last Will and Testament or a Trust what happens? If you die without a Last Will and Testament or a Trust, the Commonwealth of Kentucky where you live will make the decision about who receives your assets. They will appoint an administrator to gather...
by Thomas K. Stone | Sep 14, 2017 | Blog |
Estate Planning is for everyone, regardless of your age or the value of your estate. You are never too young, you are never too old, but you can be too late. Below are just some of the reasons why Estate Planning is for everyone – don’t assume it does not apply to...
by Thomas K. Stone | Aug 23, 2017 | Blog |
Couples that choose to live together without getting married should consider entering into legal relationships through bilateral contracts that define the rights, duties, obligations, responsibilities and other parameters of their relationship. The benefits of a...
by Thomas K. Stone | Aug 8, 2017 | Blog |
Almost everyone today has at least one, if not multiple, digital online accounts: e-mail accounts (such as Gmail, Yahoo! or your e-mail account with your internet provider), online photo albums (such as Picasa Web Albums), social media accounts (such as Facebook,...
by Thomas K. Stone | Aug 2, 2017 | Blog |
Unfortunately there are numerous occasions when a surviving spouse has had to not only deal with the death of their life partner, but has also had to deal with the double whammy of a poor financial future because appropriate planning was not done. This is a...
by Thomas K. Stone | Jul 26, 2017 | Blog |
A Revocable Living Trust allows the person creating same to alter, amend or terminate the trust while they are still alive and competent. A Revocable Living Trust can be created by you individually or with your spouse. A Revocable Living Trust must be funded or it...
by Thomas K. Stone | Jul 19, 2017 | Blog |
Your child turning 18 years old is a major legal milestone. Even though you may always view your child as “your baby”, the law regards them as legal adults with all of the rights and responsibilities of that status. While your child can now legally vote, join the...
by Thomas K. Stone | Jul 6, 2017 | Blog |
Making sure your loved ones are taken care of after your death should be a priority, but for many it’s a tough topic to breach. The easy answer, of course, is to create an Estate Plan with an attorney that can help you every step of the way. To get you started, here...
by Thomas K. Stone | Jun 29, 2017 | Blog |
In the Commonwealth of Kentucky, a Health Care Power of Attorney is a document that allows another person, which you designate, to make medical decisions if you are incapacitated. The decision of who to give Health Care Power of Attorney is important, because it can...
by Thomas K. Stone | Jun 23, 2017 | Blog |
As we dive into the summer months, people are preparing for their vacations. They’ve taken care of plane tickets, hotel reservations, amusement park tickets, selecting which restaurants to visit, and new clothes. They’ve thought of almost everything, except… What...
