Not many people give much thought to estate planning until they reach their golden years or experience a health scare. However, preparing that paperwork now means gaining invaluable peace of mind, knowing that no matter what may happen to you, your loved ones are covered. Even better — that they’re covered according to your specific wishes.
Without an estate plan in place, it will be a Kentucky court, rather than you, determining where your personal property and belongings go when you pass on. Or, in the event that you become incapacitated and can no longer make decisions for yourself, it will be a court-appointed representative who makes decisions regarding your treatment and medical care.
Don’t leave these important decisions up to someone else. Instead, allow our legal team here at Bland & Birdwhistell, PLLC to help you establish a customized, all-inclusive, and legally binding estate plan. Based in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, we have decades of experience setting up estate plans for individuals and families throughout Hardin County, Meade County, Grayson County, Breckinridge County, Nelson County, LaRue County, Hart County, Bullitt County, and Jefferson County.
Depending on your family’s unique dynamics and needs, your estate plan could include any number of documents. For instance, your estate plan could include just about any combination of the following items:
As we’ve said, every family is different. The above-listed items can give you an idea of some of the pieces that may fit into your estate plan, but the best way to ensure your unique goals and priorities are covered is to sit down with an experienced estate planning attorney and review your options.
If you live in Elizabethtown, Kentucky or a neighboring area such as Radcliff, Shepherdsville, Bardstown, or Louisville, our team at Bland & Birdwhistell, PLLC is here for you. To us, setting up a well-crafted estate plan is about much more than just doing our jobs. It’s about protecting your loved ones from as much unnecessary stress as possible, and it’s about giving you the peace of mind that comes with knowing your family will be cared for even after you’re gone.