Thanks to people now living longer, Elder Law is a relatively new, specialized area of law that serves the needs of the elderly; the disabled; and their families. The three major categories of Elder Law are: Estate planning and administration. Guardianship; conservatorship and commitment issues. Medicaid, disability; and other long-term care issues. So, an Elder Law attorney can assist […]
It is an excellent idea to have a valid Power of Attorney, one of the most important legal documents an individual can have. A Power of Attorney designates another person to be able to perform any act that they may themselves perform as if they were present to do so. A Power of Attorney can […]
Unless you’re a NASCAR driver on a sanctioned racetrack, you probably should not be speeding. But alas, many of us have driven over the speed limit at one time or another. If you are reading this and you have never been pulled over for speeding, you are lucky…but you also need to know what to […]
It goes without saying that none of us should drive under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs – it is illegal in every state and its effects are devastating, to say the least. That said, here is what you need to know about driving under the influence (known as a DUI) as well as what […]
No one wants to get in trouble with the law. But if you do, it is important to understand the different types of crimes based on the severity of each. The two we are going to focus on are: 1.) Misdemeanors and 2.) felonies. Misdemeanors A misdemeanor is the least serious type of crime. Misdemeanors […]
Anytime you meet with an attorney, it is important to be prepared. The more information you can bring with you to your initial consultation, the less time you will probably spend in their office…and, more importantly, the more educated your attorney will be about your wishes. As the old saying goes: “Time is money.” Wills […]
At some point in our life, we know we should make a plan for what happens to our assets once we pass. In short, it is important to make sure everything is distributed correctly and in a reasonable amount of time. The two most common ways to accomplish this are by setting up either a […]
Bankruptcy is an option for individuals who are at a point where they can’t repay all of their debts. Technically, there are six (6) different types (or ‘chapters’) of bankruptcy in the United States: Chapter 7; Chapter 9; Chapter 11; Chapter 12; and Chapter 13. But for this post, we’re just going to focus on […]
In Kentucky, adoption laws have been passed to govern the process. Kentucky Revised Statutes 199.473 sets forth the laws regarding Adoption Placement, Temporary Custody, Home Study, Background Checks and Removal. KRS 199.473 Placement of children by private person — Home study required — Temporary custody — Background check — Removal. All persons other than a […]
A car repossession can happen to anybody. You may have lost your job. Perhaps you’ve been off work due to an illness or injury. Maybe you had an unexpected expense, or have been through a divorce and have less income. These things may cause you to fall behind on your payments. Falling behind on payment […]
Finding and retaining an attorney who meets your legal needs is an important decision. At O’Bryan & O’Bryan, a Louisville, Kentucky law firm, our attorneys have been meeting clients’ needs since 1965.
