Lexington, Kentucky Will Lawyers in Fayette County

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Lexington, Kentucky Will Lawyers in Fayette County

Fayette County Attorneys Assisting With Wills in Lexington, Kentucky & Surrounding Areas

Although thinking about death or incapacity can be difficult, taking time to prepare can help ensure your property is passed on according to your wishes and that those closest to you are provided for.

Creating a will gives you the ability to decide how your assets should be distributed, name someone to care for your minor children, and choose a trusted individual to carry out your instructions. Putting these plans in writing can offer peace of mind and clarity for your loved ones. Reach out today to get started on a plan that reflects what matters most to you.

Estate Planning Assistance in Fayette County, Kentucky

Estate planning involves creating legal tools to help ensure that your preferences are followed after your death or in the event you become unable to make decisions for yourself. One foundational document is a last will and testament, which outlines how your assets should be distributed and names the individuals who will receive them. It can also help address tax considerations, allowing for a more efficient transfer of property.

Planning ahead may also include preparing a living will or a durable power of attorney for healthcare. These documents let you name someone to make medical decisions if you are unable to do so, helping to ensure that your values and choices are respected.

Trusts can also play a key role in managing your estate. Tools like revocable living trusts or educational trusts can help certain assets avoid probate and allow for more tailored distribution. While a trust doesn’t replace the need for a will, both can work together to help protect your interests and provide guidance for your loved ones.

Do You Need a Will or Estate Plan in Lexington, KY?

Creating a will is an important step for anyone, regardless of the size of their estate. Without one, Kentucky law will determine how your assets are divided, which may not reflect your personal preferences. By putting your wishes in writing through a valid will, you can help ensure that the people you care about are provided for in the way you intend. Working with an attorney can help you prepare a clear and legally sound document that reflects those choices.

Schedule a Consultation to Create a Will in Lexington, Kentucky

If you’re ready to put a plan in place for your estate, speaking with an attorney familiar with Kentucky law can help you take the next step. To schedule a consultation with Stange Law Firm, call 855-805-0595 or contact us online.

Fayette County (Lexington) Office: 859-203-2583 | 424 Lewis Hargett Cir., Suite 231, Lexington, Kentucky 40503 (Opening July 1, 2025)

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Do You Need a Last Will and Testament or an Estate Plan?
Everybody should consider making a will. However, a will is about much more than the division of a sizable estate, and making a will is not something that those with substantial assets.
Multi-state Trust Attorneys in the in Missouri, Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Nebraska
As Stange Law Firm, PC, we can determine the right type of trust for your needs and objectives and select the type of trust that best protects your interests.
Valuing professional practices and businesses
Valuing a professional practice can be extremely difficult because much of the value is in the individual's contribution, not in merchandise or interests that can be easily divided. If you have questions, we have answers.
Pensions, IRAs and 401(k)s
Missouri law significantly affects the division of retirement savings accounts. If many of your assets are in IRAs or 401(k)s, we can talk with you about your options.
Qualified Domestic Relations Orders
QDROs create or recognize the existence of an alternate payee's right to receive all or a portion of the benefits payable under a retirement plan. We can explain what this means for you.
Divorce Tax Issues
For some, they can have significant questions and concerns about how getting divorced might effect them from a tax perspective. We can help ensure that clients can get the tax advice they need from tax professionals.
Maintaining Lifestyle
Many individuals have spent their entire life working hard in order to maintain a lifestyle that they have sought out. We can help individuals going through divorce ensure that they are put in the best financial position possible after a divorce.
Business Owners
Many individuals have spent their whole life trying to create a successful business or they have assisted their spouse build up this interest. It can be stressful when that business interest becomes part of a divorce proceeding. However, we an help ensure that a business interests are fairly evaluated.
Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
Prior to entering into a marriage, or after the wedding date, many individuals are interested in putting together a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement to ensure that there are not lengthy and contentious divorce proceedings later if the marriage ends in divorce In these instances, we can help.
Farm Divorce
In certain cases, parties going through a divorce may own a family farm. This can result in the farm itself, equipment, livestock and other valuable assets being put in play in a divorce. We can help you if this is the case.
Stocks and Bonds
Many married couples also have significant sums in stocks and bonds. It's vital to work with an attorney to have an accounting of what is out there and to ensure it is properly addressed in family court.
Vocational Examination
The income producing potential of a husband and wife can be an important issue in a spousal support or child support case. A vocational examination can be useful in many of these cases where the current income of a party does not appropriately reflect what they could make.
Real Estate Portfolios
Real estate can be an important issue in divorce cases where the parties own rental property and other valuable real estate. We can work with parties in these types of cases to make sure these assets are property valuated and apportioned.
Delayed Compensation
In some situations, a party may be compensated through delayed compensation. This is an important area that should not be over-looked in a divorce.
Overseas Assets
Overseas assets can be significant issue in certain cases. It is vital that you have an attorney who understands how to address this issue
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If you looking to find and hire a family lawyer, contact us online or by phone to schedule a confidential consultation at any of our convenient locations by calling 855-805-0595.

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