Full-Service
Kentucky Estate Planning Law
Regardless of the size of your estate, it is very important to have a proper plan in place. Our experienced estate planning attorneys will help you make decisions about inheritance, preserve your assets, and take advantage of inheritance tax exemptions via comprehensive planning strategies.
Not all families look alike, and our attorneys are experienced in guiding blended families, same-sex couples, and chosen families by asking the sometimes difficult questions to make a comprehensive plan tailored to each unique situation.
Call (502) 425-8717 or contact us online to schedule a confidential consultation at any of our locations, Louisville, Mount Washington, or Sellersburg. If you can’t come to our office, we can meet them at your home, hospital, or nursing home to discuss creating an individualized estate plan for you. We also provide online (Zoom) consultations for out-of-town clients.
The English Law Group, P.S.C. offers sixty years of legal experience in the area of estate planning and probate. We serve clients in Greater Jefferson County and Southern Indiana.
At our family-based firm, you will always receive personalized service from a dedicated attorney. One of our attorneys will meet with you to discuss your goals, establish will or trust, and help you plan for the future.
Last Will & Testaments
Trusts
Health Care Powers of Attorney
Durable Powers
of Attorney
Tax Planning
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& Friendly Service
Let's face it. No one likes to think about death or disability. That may be one reason why so many people fail to have an estate plan, leaving their family members guessing about their wishes and intentions after they are gone — or worse — pursuing legal action over their estate or guardianship of their children.
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HELPING YOU PLAN FOR
You & Your Family’s Future
From a simple will to a complex estate plan, we have the knowledge and skills needed to design an estate plan that will meet your unique needs. Our estate planning services include:
Last Will & Testaments
By your last will and testament you direct who will receive your assets and property after your death and name an executor to probate your estate. A properly drafted will gives your executor the power to sell real property. If a power of sale is not included in the will, the representative may need to get a probate court order to complete any real estate transactions.
Many residents of Kentucky and Indiana do not realize that if they die without a properly executed will their estate will be devised according to state statutes and will probably not go directly to their spouses.
In your last will and testament you can also designate the guardian for any minor or children. Many people find this to be the most important aspect of the document. Your will can also include a trust so that your children do not get control of the estate until they reach a certain age (i.e. 23 or 25-years-old).
“The English Law Group’s clear and concise communication, coupled with their ability to make complex legal jargon easy to understand, was a significant factor in making the entire experience smooth and worry-free. Their patience and willingness to provide comprehensive answers to our questions reassured us at every step.”
Updating An Existing Will
Your will should be amended periodically, especially after a major life event such as a divorce or remarriage, or death of an heir. Revoking a previously drafted will without consulting a lawyer can result in later disputes in probate court. Holographic wills (hand-written) are recognized in Kentucky, the entire will must be in the testator’s handwriting and signed by the testator.
Living Wills / Health Care Directives
In a living will/health care directive, you can express your wishes regarding end-of-life care. You can also explain what types of medical treatment you would want if you were unable to speak for yourself.
Health Care Powers of Attorney
You can name a trusted relative or friend to make medical decisions for you in the in the event you become incapacitated or unable to make your own decisions.
Durable Powers of Attorney
You can name someone to maintain your personal and financial affairs if you are unable to do so yourself.
Trusts
A trust is a method of preserving assets or providing continued support for family members. The funds (money or assets) are distributed to the beneficiaries in accordance with the exact terms of the trust. Trusts can be used to accomplish a variety of estate planning goals. Some of the types of trust we often recommend to clients, include:
Life Insurance Trusts
Marital Trusts
Minor's Trusts
Generation-Skipping Trusts
Charitable Trusts
Supplemental or Special Needs Trusts
Tax Planning
If you have a large estate, you need to take measures to protect yourself from unnecessary taxation.Contact the estate planning attorneys of The English Law Group, P.S.C. to arrange your initial consultation.
Wills & Estate Planning
Get peace of mind by preparing or updating a will today with the help of the English Law Group.
Contact the estate planning attorneys of The English Law Group, P.S.C. to arrange your initial consultation.