Estate Law Services in Glasgow, KY
For 30 years and counting, Gillenwater & Hampton has been helping clients in Glasgow and the surrounding regions of Kentucky to navigate the complexities of estate law. Estate law, by definition, is a form of property law that concerns the handling of an individual’s “estate”, which includes all of their personal belongings like property, materials and intellectual property.
When someone passes away, it is the duty of the will’s executor to make sure that the last wishes of the person are met and their estate is properly distributed. Sadly, this process can be complex and full of strife and conflict. With expert lawyers in your corner, you can be sure that the transfer of estates is done smoothly. Learn more about other aspects of probate law we handle below.
The documents you need to protect your loved ones
On top of handling the actual transfer of estates after the death of a loved one, we can also help people create the documents they need to ensure that their last wishes are carried out to perfection. Here are examples of some of these documents you can get created at Gillenwater & Hampton.
Last Will and Testament
- This common document sets out your specific wishes for the distribution of your assets and also designations who will be the guardian for your children in the event of your passing. This can be amended as needed by revisiting our office and adding a codicil to the initial document.
Living Will
- If you become sick and are unable to communicate your medical care wishes, a living will is the document that will be used. You can let people know your health care wishes in detail through the creation of a detailed living will.
Living Trust
- Like a living will, the living trust will allow your assets to be distributed to loved ones while you are still alive based on the setup of the document.
Power of Attorney
- By designating a power of attorney, you can put someone you trust in charge of your finances, your health care and other large-scale decisions.
With our help, you can get documents like this created to avoid the long probate process and ensure that your last wishes are respected.
