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Anyone you choose can be your Trustee. Likewise, almost anyone can be Executor in your Will. Both the positions are considered fiduciary roles and come with fiduciary obligations. Certain standards apply to the conduct of a fiduciary. Generally they must
A power of attorney (POA) is a legal authorization giving the attorney-in-fact the authority to act on behalf of an individual. They may be given broad or limited authority to make decisions about the individual’s property, finances, investments, or medical
Minimizing and avoiding estate disputes can be accomplished with attentive planning and communication. Here are some steps that can be taken: 1. Work with an attorney to create a clear, detailed and comprehensive estate plan which outlines your wishes for
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is emotionally challenging, and the subsequent process of settling their estate can be overwhelming, especially when faced with legal complexities. If the Will talks about ademption, lapse and exoneration, be glad. It
In another post, we discussed the requirements for protecting your work with a mechanic’s lien. There are strict deadlines and often contractors don’t realize that they are being cheated until the deadlines have passed. There is no substitute for knowing
Has the Panicdemic got your business shut down? Don’t forget that some commercial insurance covers business interruption and some policies may not be limited to physical damage causes. Read your business insurance policy carefully! For advice or help reading your
To apply for a Kentucky Notary Public State at Large appointment or reappointment, download the form HERE and submit it online, or mail it with a $10.00 fee made payable to Kentucky State Treasurer to: Notary Commissions P.O. Box 821
Wow! What a mess! Under the Families First Coronavirus Recovery Act, employers get a tax credit for wages paid out for emergency leave because of COVID-19 absences. Figuring it out seemed ridiculously complicated, so we turned to Vince Heuser Attorney
Now, this isn’t legal advice. It’s just an outline of a process that lots of guys get wrong — mechanics liens — and what we see lawyers doing to get it right. We offer links to certain resources by permission,
We’ve been watching the filings of mechanics liens and noticing how the big guys always seems to win and the little guys often get the short end of the stick. We think there’s more to this than size. The main