Welcome to Kentucky Elder Attorney
Our elder law firm is dedicated to helping seniors and their loved ones successfully plan for the complex challenges that can result from the aging process. From managing serious issues such as finding ways to pay for Kentucky long term care in a skilled facility and creating documents that will work in light of debilitating diseases like Alzheimer’s to planning for leaving a legacy for your loved ones and avoiding the probate process, we know the ins-and-outs of the Kentucky estate planning and elder law planning you need.
Elder law planning is often misunderstood as legal planning that affects only those in their nineties or facing severe disability. We are here to tell you that is not the case. Elder law as a legal planning tool impacts anyone in the state of Kentucky, and across the nation, over the age of eighteen years old. In fact, the earlier you can start planning the more legal planning tools, options, strategies and resources are available to you. From creating powers of attorney and trust agreements to handling probate and finding resources to pay for the high cost of Kentucky nursing homes, we have solutions you and your family need.
We would be honored to set a complimentary appointment with you to talk about what you need. You can call us at (502) 348 – 4873 or click this link to fill out our contact form and we will contact you. Need a little more information? Check out our Legal Services section or our Frequently Asked Questions section to learn more about what we do.
About Our Law Firm
Kentucky Elder Attorney is a division of Saltsman Willet Deaton & Hamilton. We are a full service firm run by a partnership of attorneys dedicated to helping answer your legal questions and support you with the legal representation you need in Kentucky. Located in Bardstown, Kentucky, we provide you with the excellent services you need as you face the challenges that arise through the process of aging.
Legal Services
Our firm offers a number of legal services designed to help you and your family. This section will give you an overview of the help we provide to Kentucky families just like yours. You can read on to gain more information and insight on this type of Kentucky legal planning or simply call us at (502) 348–4873 to set an appointment. You can also click this link to fill out our contact form and we will contact you.
Estate Planning
Who will make your decisions if you cannot? Who will pay your bills? Who will take care of those you love? Ultimately, who will inherit your assets? These are the questions that a proper Kentucky estate plan answers for you.
Elder Law Planning
A step beyond basic estate planning, Kentucky elder law planning contemplates not just who will make your decisions if you cannot and who will inherit your estate at death but how you will protect your estate during life.
Medicaid Planning
Paying privately for home health care, assisted living facility care or skilled nursing facility care is expensive. Without proper planning and advice, paying for the high costs of long term care can easily wipe out a lifetime of savings.
Additional Services
We know that there are times when you or your loved ones may need additional legal services outside of Kentucky elder law planning.
-
What if I can’t come in to see you?We understand that not everyone can come into our office. Unlike other firms we can make arrangements to come to you. Let us know when you call us at (502) 348–4873 to set an appointment or fill out our contact form below and we will contact you to coordinate a meeting based on your individual needs.
-
Can’t I just do estate planning?You can but we do not recommend estate planning in a vacuum. The reason why is there are successful estate planning strategies that can actually hurt you when it comes to elder law planning. We talk to all of our clients about elder law, whether you’re 25 or 85 years old. To dive a little bit deeper into the question, if you’re over sixty we really want you to be thinking about elder law planning. The reason why is once you reach the age of sixty you may be eligible for public benefits that could help you pay for the high cost of Kentucky long term care should you need it. It is our job to make sure you can get the planning you need and this means when you ask us for estate planning we are going to go a step further and think about what the future could hold for you five, ten or twenty years in the future. Call (502) 348 – 4873 to set an appointment or fill out our contact form below and we will contact you.
-
I’m already paying for long term care. Am I too late?You are not too late but you do need to start planning now. There are still strategies available to protect you and your loved ones from depleting all of your assets to pay for Kentucky long term care and many of them you may not be aware of yet. We look forward to working with you and your family on this and helping you get the helps you deserve. Call (502) 348 – 4873 to set an appointment or fill out our contact form below and we will contact you.
-
My mom can’t make decisions anymore, what do I do?We know that it often falls on loved ones and caregiver, adult children to make difficult decisions for their spouses and their parents. While some of our option are limited when we no longer have capacity, and we do not have legal documents in place, there are still steps we can take to protect you and your loved ones. The key here is to start planning now before anything further happens. Call (502) 348 – 4873 to set an appointment or fill out our contact form below and we will contact you. Don’t forget, this meeting is crucial for you too. Becoming the decision maker for a loved one is no easy step or responsibility you should take lightly. Be informed and set a meeting to learn how to protect yourself as well as your loved ones.
-
Is it important your attorneys have litigation backgrounds?In our firm we believe it is extremely important for your attorneys to have a litigation background. While our goal is to keep you out of the courtroom there are times when going before a judge is the only way to get you the benefits you need, even when it comes to estate planning and Medicaid planning. We are proud to tell you that our attorneys have this experience and are able to meet this need for you should it arise. Schedule your appointment by calling us at (502) 348 – 4873 to set an appointment. You can also fill out our contact form below and we will contact you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact Us
