You Need a Will
Written by Jim Worthington on September 19, 2022
Having a will is vital to protect your family. We’ve learned that Anne Heche died without a will, which has already led to a court fight between the father of her minor son and her 20 year-old son.
The laws vary from state to state but…Read More
Taking Care of Your Thoroughbred
Written by Jim Worthington on May 2, 2022
Happy Kentucky Derby! Louisville is buzzing with the first Derby Week in three years that feels halfway normal. Despite the “Why Work? It’s Derby Week” t-shirts around town, I’m plugging away. In fact, all of this talk about two-year-old thoroughbreds made me think about pet trusts. Both
What to do with all those documents you just signed?
Written by Jim Worthington on April 6, 2022
Congratulations! You’ve just spent time and money working on your will, power of attorney, health care directive, and maybe even a trust. You wrestled with who to name to take charge of your affairs while you’re alive if you can’t do so yourself, who should make important health…Read More
HOW TO FUND A TRUST?
Written by Jim Worthington on March 23, 2022
Hopefully, the last article convinced you that you need a revocable trust if you live in North Carolina. Kentucky residents may want a revocable trust as well so this article should help my clients in both states.
As a reminder, a revocable trust is a document where…Read More
DO I NEED A TRUST IN NORTH CAROLINA OR IS A WILL ENOUGH?
Written by Jim Worthington on March 23, 2022
Many clients call and ask if they need a revocable or living trust instead of a will. A will takes effect only when you die and names a person or company as personal representative to pay your creditors and to distribute your property according to your wishes. A…Read More
IF YOU LIVE IN NORTH CAROLINA, YOU SHOULD HAVE A WILL
Written by Jim Worthington on March 2, 2022
The world is shocked when a celebrity dies without a will. But we really shouldn’t even be surprised—much less shocked. Survey after survey reveals that at least half of American adults don’t have a will. This article explains why not having a will is a problem by looking at some…Read More
Kentucky Courts Update: Jury Trials Return in May
Written by Jim Worthington on March 3, 2021
Many Kentucky courtrooms are going to feel a little more normal beginning April 1, 2021, as the Kentucky Supreme Court unanimously entered Amended Order 2021-07, setting out ground rules for grand juries and jury trials. Jury trials will return to our courthouses after more than…Read More
Why Shouldn’t I Make My Own Will?
Written by Jim Worthington on October 19, 2020
“I just want my will to be simple. Lawyers make things too complicated, use language I don’t understand, and charge too much.” I’ve heard sentiments like these all too often during my career. Unfortunately, they cause some people to avoid making a will, which creates problems Read More
Dying Without a Will in Kentucky
Written by Jim Worthington on September 20, 2020
All too often, a person dies without a will. Let’s face it, it’s not fun to think about dying. No matter what your age, it’s easy to put off formal planning for all the things that will need to happen after your death. But not making a will can make…Read More
NEW KENTUCKY LAWS FOR 2020
Written by Jim Worthington on September 8, 2020
Kentucky estate planners are busy this summer learning about several pieces of legislation that the General Assembly passed, all of which became effective on July 15, 2020. Lawyers and other advisors will be incorporating these new laws into our advice to clients. These new laws are fairly technical and each…Read More