Louisville Wills Attorney
If you want to control the distribution of your estate, you must have a valid will. When you pass away in Kentucky without a will, Kentucky intestacy laws determine the distribution of your estate, regardless of your wishes.
An experienced Louisville wills attorney assists you in preparing a will so your loved ones are provided for after your death. John H. Ruby & Associates assists clients with wills and probate matters in Louisville and related legal services such as:
- Estate planning
- Living trusts
- Trusts
Any Kentucky resident 18 or older and of sound mind may write a will. A valid will must be written and signed by the testator (the person owning the will) or someone under the testator's direction and presence. In addition to distributing assets and property, a will may appoint an executor and designate a guardian for minor children. Louisville wills attorneys at John H. Ruby & Associates provide legal guidance in writing valid wills. We also offer estate planning services to maximize the amount of assets left for your children, grandchildren, or beneficiaries.
A wills lawyer in Louisville can help you change your will
In Kentucky, a will may be changed whenever you desire through a codicil—a document that stipulates additions or revisions to the original will. As your life situation changes through marriage, divorce, or the addition of children, you may want to modify or add to your will. John H. Ruby & Associates provides legal advice to clients who want to revoke, revise, or change portions of their wills.
Louisville will dispute
If you are the beneficiary of an estate that you believe is being mismanaged, contact John H. Ruby & Associates to learn how we can help you to contest the will. Beneficiaries have rights, and our experienced attorneys can protect your rights in a Louisville will dispute. Louisville will litigation can involve many factors including:
- Mismanaged trusts
- Mental incompetence
- Undue influence
- Duress
- Fraud
- Violation of fiduciary duties
- Misappropriation of funds
Consultation on wills and probate in Louisville
An effectively written will can provide for your family after you are gone. An experienced Louisville wills lawyer offers valuable legal advice that ensures your estate is distributed according to your wishes and your beneficiaries receive what you intend. Contact us today at 888-314-8437 for a consultation to discuss your will and probate needs.