When you’re creating an estate plan, you may be focused on what you’re going to do with your assets. But, there’s another consideration you need to think about when you’re getting things together. This is who will pay your bills and care for your financial matters if...
Years of Experience—And Success.
Year: 2020
Going to be around dogs? Watch out for bites
While pets can be an amazing addition to a family, they can also pose a threat. Dogs that are tired, scared, angry or ill could suddenly snap and bite, which could result in serious injuries to a person. Kentucky recognizes comparative negligence in dog bite incidents...
Voter Suppression
When I was a young lawyer in this county, I was approached by members of the Republican Party to institute a lawsuit to redistrict the county. The county had not redrawn its political districts in decades and the fiscal court had refused to consider it. At the time,...
Do I have to get my Homeowner Associations’ permission to buy or sell my home?
Homeowners Associations (HOAs) have increased in popularity during the past two decades. What you may not be aware of is what's involved in buying or selling a home located in a planned community such as an HOA, though. There's an added layer of complexity involved in...
Mr. Neal receives award from the Kentucky Justice Association
On December 3, 2020, Mr. Neal was presented with an award from the Kentucky Justice Association's Board of Governors for his work as a past-president of the association for "extraordinary service during an extraordinary time." His work included presenting seminars for...
Understanding the business valuation process
There are many reasons why Kentucky residents decide to sell off their business. Sometimes they grow tired of running it or need access to funds from the sale. Other times, a business is sold as part of a divorce settlement or through the probate process. One of the...
Is that a drunk driver ahead of you on the road?
The holidays are coming -- and Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s are all well-known “drinking” days. You could easily find yourself on the road with a drunk driver while you’re trying to get the kids home from Grandma’s house after dinner. So how do you tell if...
Proper paperwork helps protect you in a real estate transaction
Whether you inherited a property you don't want to live in or need to upgrade or downscale your living circumstances, selling your house is a stressful prospect. There is so much to take care of during a real estate transaction that you could easily overlook important...
Can truck drivers break the speed limit?
Speeding is dangerous for any vehicle, but especially for a truck that may weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. It’s already hard to stop that much mass quickly, and increasing the speed at which it is moving just extends those stopping distances. But can truck drivers...
What are the primary causes of traumatic brain injuries?
If you ask most people, they'll tell you that they're familiar with the terminology "traumatic brain injury" (TBI). They may not be able to define what this type of injury is, though. It refers to any bump, jolt or blow that interrupts the brain's typical...