Partner Ted Hutchins conducts Seminar for Lourdes Foundation on Basic Estate Planning

Denton & Keuler partner, Ted Hutchins  recently conducted an estate planning seminar for the Lourdes Foundation.  Ted's presentation covered the following topics:

• WHAT HAPPENS TO AN ESTATE UPON DEATH?
• WHAT ASSETS GO THROUGH PROBATE?
• DUTIES OF EXECUTOR/ADMINISTRATOR OF PROBATE ESTATE
• INTESTACY IN KENTUCKY
• BASIC DOCUMENTS OF AN ESTATE PLAN
• WILLS
• TYPES OF TRUSTS
• REVOCABLE LIVING TRUSTS
• TESTAMENTARY TRUSTS
• WILL SUBSTITUTES
• WHAT IS YOUR TAXABLE ESTATE?
• FEDERAL ESTATE TAX EXEMPTION
• UNLIMITED MARITAL DEDUCTION
• KENTUCKY INHERITANCE & ESTATE TAX
• DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY
• LIVING WILL DIRECTIVE
• PITFALLS OF POOR ESTATE PLANNING
• WHAT IS YOUR ESTATE WORTH?
• WHEN TO REVIEW YOUR ESTATE PLAN

Estate planning can be defined as simply giving what you have to whom you want, when you want, and how you want.  Anyone who owns property (i.e., home,  bank accounts, personal belongings) needs an estate plan.

For some, an estate plan may consist of simply a will. Others with more assets or certain family situations may also need a trust, power of attorney, or living will directive for a complete estate plan.

Ted readily accepts offers by organizations to discuss the elements of proper estate planning.  If you would like to contact Ted about holding a seminar for your group or would like to arrange an appointment to discuss your estate, please contact him at either 270-443-8253 or by email at thutchins@dklaw.com.