One of the greatest concerns for the elderly our law firm serve is the possibility of needing long term care. Two-thirds of seniors will need care at some point in their life and many have not planned for it. It is an emotional and unpleasant topic to broach, but helping those we serve to plan … [Read more...] about An Overview of Long-Term Care Options
We plan to go on vacation. We plan to have dinner with friends. But when it comes to planning for how we will be taken care of as we advance in age, many of us prefer not to think about it, believing it will somehow all work out. Unfortunately, when it comes to long term care … [Read more...] about The Importance of Planning Ahead
Medicare and Medicaid are two different government programs for healthcare. It is important to understand the difference between them. Here, we will discuss how the program benefits differ, how eligibility for each program is established, and discuss some recent news pertaining to each … [Read more...] about What is the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid?
The importance of running a title search on any property you buy is best illustrated by way of example. Let’s say “John Doe” and his wife “Jane” are looking to retire and buy a house outside of Louisville with a little land. They come across exactly what they’ve been looking for situated on five … [Read more...] about Do I really need to run a title search on my property?
As we gather together this weekend to enjoy beautiful weather and time with family, we should have a clear understanding of what it means to observe Memorial Day. We here at Skeeters Bennett, Wilson & Humphrey want to take this opportunity to pause, remember, and honor those who have given the … [Read more...] about Memorial Day
Recently we had an individual contact us who was facing a serious legal issue. This person had been sued. He acted promptly, making what he thought to be the best decision he could. To someone exercising common-sense thinking, it would have seemed that he made the right choice. However, the law is a … [Read more...] about Do not Face a Legal Issue Alone
Attorney Dustin C. Humphrey has become a member of ElderCounsel, a national organization of elder law and special needs planning attorneys. Founded by several of the country’s most renowned elder law and special needs planning attorneys, ElderCounsel provides its members with continuing legal … [Read more...] about Dustin C. Humphrey joins ElderCounsel!
Should you have an attorney handle the closing when you purchase a property or refinance property you already own? There are some things you should know before answering this question. First, Kentucky does not require any type of certification, licensing, or training to handle a real estate … [Read more...] about Why Have a Real Estate Attorney Handle Your Closing?
Skeeters, Bennett, Wilson & Humphrey is pleased to welcome Ambrose “Abe” O’Bryan as our newest attorney. Abe is a veteran of the United States Navy and completed multiple combat deployments to the Persian Gulf. Mr. O’Bryan was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 2016 after graduating from the … [Read more...] about Welcome Ambrose “Abe” O’Bryan
