What Is Included in a Last Will and Testament?
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It’s never fun to think about, but at some point, everyone will need to consider writing a last will and testament to ensure you have the right legal documents in place before your life comes to an end. Elizabethtown men and women who have multiple family members, own a business, or have no descendants will need to be very clear about what should happen to their estate upon their death.
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What to Prepare Before Meeting with Your Estate Planning Attorney?
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Many of the clients who meet with the estate planning attorneys at Clagett & Barnett in Elizabethtown ask what they should prepare before coming in for their first meeting. This is a great question, as being well prepared will ensure a successful and productive first meeting. In this blog, we’re going to go over some of the most important things you can gather and prepare before meeting with your estate planning attorney.
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Legal Distinctions in Same-Sex vs. Heterosexual Adoption
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For men and women in Elizabethtown who want to add to their family through adoption, the journey can be the most exciting experience of their lives. However, the adoption process can be very complex, and the family law attorneys at Clagett and Barnett have found that many individuals and couples need extra guidance as they maneuver the process.
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Will I Have To Pay Legal Fees In My Lemon Law Case?
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When the attorneys at Clagett and Barnett speak with potential clients interested in pursuing Kentucky’s Lemon Law, they are often asked whether or not they will be required to pay legal fees for their legal aid. This is a great question and one that is very important to have answered prior to hiring a Lemon Law attorney.
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My Ex Will Not Let Me See My Child. What Are My Rights?
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It’s an unfortunate truth that some parents are not able to amicably co-parent their child(ren) during or after a divorce. If your ex is the custodial parent as determined by your legally binding child custody agreement, and he or she will not allow you to see your child(ren), don’t lose hope.
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How Is Child Support Calculated?
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Every year the child custody lawyers at Clagett and Barnett Attorneys at Law oversee many child support cases in Elizabethtown. Whether co-parents are going through a divorce, or a custodial parent is seeking support from another legal guardian, Clagett and Barnett have seen it all.
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What Factors Determine If A Vehicle Is Qualified Under The Lemon Law?
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For many Elizabethtown residents, buying a new car is an exciting time. Not only do you get to breathe in that “new car smell” every day, but there’s a sense of reliability that comes with the purchase of a new vehicle. But what happens when your brand-new car is defective, requiring multiple trips to the repair shop to “fix” the same problem over and over? At some point, something has to give.
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What Is The Complete Process For Getting A Divorce?
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Divorce is never easy. It’s an emotional and time-consuming process for everyone involved. If you have decided to pursue divorce, there can be a silver lining in knowing you won’t have to go through it alone. The family law attorneys at Clagett and Barnett are here for you. And because they are a boutique law firm, they are intimately involved in every case they take on.
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