The new SECURE Act will drastically change the way estate planning practitioners handle retirement accounts such as IRA’s and 401(k) plans. On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed into law the SECURE Act, a new law that deals with the tax rules governing the distributions from and the contributions to retirement accounts. The law […]
- 15 Nov '19
So you’ve signed your will, you’ve executed your powers of attorney and you have a living will in place. That’s great. Most people don’t. It is a smart first step. Unfortunately, so often, families left behind after someone dies struggle for weeks because they do not know exactly what they are looking for, trying to […]
At the Clark Law Office, our experienced real estate attorneys can handle almost any type of real estate litigation. We can also offer sound advice that can help you avoid litigation. Here, we explain why you might benefit from retaining a lawyer when you have a real estate dispute. Breach of Contract: Almost every real […]
Wills, Trusts, and Estates are frequently a source of litigation. If a dispute arises regarding an estate matter, you should consult with an attorney familiar with estate issues. The Clark Law Office has attorneys who practice in the fields of litigation, estate law, family law, and property law. Our roster of experienced attorneys can help […]
Anyone who has a disability or has a family member, particularly a child, with a disability should know about Special Needs Trusts. These Trusts, which are sometimes referred to as Supplemental Needs Trusts or Supplemental Care Trusts, provide a disabled individual and his/her family members with a way to receive money without risking the loss […]
Ed Clark has extensive experience defending nurses from Complaints made to the Kentucky Board of Nursing. A nurse should take prompt and proper action when a Complaint has been filed. Even frivolous Complaints should be treated seriously given the danger that they pose to a nurse’s livelihood. We can help you evaluate any Nursing Board […]
Public awareness of gun violence has increased in recent years as a result of mass casualty incidents. As gun injuries become more publicized, the defense by premises owners that gun injuries are not foreseeable becomes increasingly subject to challenge. Most injuries from guns occur in the home. Genuine accidents are often covered under a homeowner’s […]
Kentucky has not had a mechanism for a man who thinks he might be the father of a child to be notified if the mother tries to put the child up for adoption . . . until now. Effective for the first time as of July 2018, a man who believes he might be […]
- 28 Dec '18
There have been some big changes recently in the law applicable to wills, trusts, and estate planning in general. Everyone should consult with an estate planning attorney periodically to make sure that their estate plan is not only “good”, but that it won’t actually hurt the loved ones they leave behind as a result of […]
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