Passing on your property to loved ones is one of the reasons people create an estate plan. Testators want to protect their spouses, children or other dependent family members from financial stress or hardship after they die. Few pieces of property will be as valuable...
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Year: 2021
3 times a commercial transportation company helps cause a wreck
When a commercial truck is the vehicle responsible for a crash, it is usually because of something the driver did or didn't do. However, sometimes the driver had very little control over the situation that caused the wreck. Occasionally, it is the transportation...
To start a business or to buy one? That is the question
For as long as you can remember, you have wanted to be a business owner. That’s been your goal. You don’t want to have a boss and you want to have control over your financial situation. Now you’re in a position to do it, though, and you realize that you haven’t...
How serious is a concussion?
A concussion can occur if you are involved in an accident and hit your head. It may also happen even if you don’t hit your head but your brain still absorbs force from an impact. For example, if you whip your head forward and back quickly, the brain may hit the inside...
Holding at-fault drivers responsible for traumatic head injuries
There is no doubt that drivers in Kentucky can make mistakes on the road. In fact, with so many large interstates and busy areas of the state, it’s easy to see how errors could be made and crashes could be caused. No matter what the cause of a collision is, the...
2 common reasons to add a trust to your estate plan
Many people have an estate plan that includes their will and perhaps information about a pre-purchased burial plot. Other people may include advance directives explaining their medical preferences or powers of attorney that give someone else financial authority if...
Are some drivers addicted to their phones?
Say you have a friend who you hate riding with because they are constantly on their phone. They send text messages, make calls, check social media apps and even try to show you pictures or videos while they drive. It’s nerve-wracking, to say the least. If you asked...
Noncompete or nondisclosure agreement – which does my company need?
If your business is in an industry where you depend heavily upon sensitive information – such as confidential client lists, secret formulas or patented processes – then you put a lot of trust in your employees. You may fear that, at any moment, a competitor could lure...
Precautions to take before signing a commercial lease
Before you sign a commercial lease, it is crucial to understand every minor detail and clause in the contract. After all, you are in a much stronger bargaining position to ask for alterations before you sign than after. Once you’ve put ink to paper, you may find it...
Holding dog owners responsible for dog-bite injuries
When someone is bitten by a dog that is owned by someone else, the dog owner may be held responsible. If the dog’s owner is not taking their responsibilities seriously, Kentucky law may require the dog owner to take specific steps to protect others from their dog. At...