Kentucky — Mortgage Payments and Utilities During Probate
Handling Mortgage Payments and Utilities During Probate in Kentucky Short answer: While an estate is in probate in Kentucky, the personal representative (executor or administrator) is generally responsible for protecting estate property. That typically means continuing mortgage payments and maintaining utilities when possible. If the estate lacks funds, the mortgage lender or utility company can […]
Read article →How to Decide Which Assets to List on a Small-Estates Affidavit in Kentucky
Understanding Which Assets to List on a Kentucky Small-Estates Affidavit This FAQ-style guide explains how to decide what to include on a small-estates affidavit under Kentucky law, with practical examples and helpful next steps. Short answer List every asset that the deceased owned solely in their name at the time of death that you will […]
Read article →Kentucky: When to List Survivorship Assets on a Probate Inventory
How survivorship assets are treated for a Kentucky probate inventory Short answer: In Kentucky, assets that pass automatically to a surviving joint owner by right of survivorship (including properly titled joint tenancy or tenancy by the entirety accounts, and many payable‑on‑death or transfer‑on‑death designations) generally pass outside probate and are not part of the decedent’s […]
Read article →How to Find a Missing Parent as Next‑of‑Kin During Probate in Kentucky
Detailed Answer Disclaimer: This is general information only and not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about a specific estate or case in Kentucky, consult a probate attorney. Overview — what matters in Kentucky probate If a parent is missing while you are handling or preparing to open a probate estate in […]
Read article →Kentucky: How to Determine Whether a Bank Account Falls Under the $20,000 Small‑Estate Limit
Detailed Answer Short answer: To determine whether a decedent’s bank account(s) fall under Kentucky’s $20,000 small‑estate limit, you must (1) identify which accounts and other personal property are legally part of the estate as of the date of death, (2) find the balance(s) as of the date of death (including pending items that affect that […]
Read article →Using a Small-Estate Affidavit in Kentucky to Claim a Deceased Parent's Bank Account
Detailed Answer This article explains how people commonly recover a deceased parent’s bank account in Kentucky using a small-estate affidavit or similar simplified procedure. It is a plain-language overview only — not legal advice. Laws and bank policies vary. If you need specific legal guidance for your situation, consult a Kentucky probate attorney or the […]
Read article →Kentucky — Do I Need to File a Federal Estate Income or Estate Tax Return if No Distributions Were Made?
Federal estate tax filing when the estate made no distributions Disclaimer: This article explains general federal tax rules and Kentucky context. It is educational only and not legal advice. Consult a qualified tax attorney or CPA for decisions about your specific situation. Detailed answer — do you need to file a federal return for the […]
Read article →How to Transfer Brokerage Account Assets into an Estate Checking Account in Kentucky
How to Get Brokerage Account Assets into an Estate Checking Account — Detailed FAQ Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice specific to your situation, consult a Kentucky probate attorney. Detailed Answer — step‑by‑step under Kentucky law When someone dies, how a brokerage account becomes estate money […]
Read article →Kentucky: Tracking Where a Parent's Home Sale Proceeds Go
Kentucky guide to tracking where home sale proceeds go Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For decisions about a specific case, consult a qualified Kentucky attorney or the probate court. Detailed answer — step‑by‑step explanation When a house owned by a parent is sold, the money from the […]
Read article →Can a Prenuptial Agreement Affect Life Estate and Inheritance in Kentucky?
Can a prenuptial agreement change life estate rights or an heir’s share under Kentucky law? Short answer: Yes — a valid prenuptial agreement can change how a spouse’s property rights work and therefore can affect the surviving spouse’s lifetime interests and what remains for heirs. If the executor of the estate refuses to produce the […]
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