Personalized Will Drafting to Protect Your Legacy and Loved Ones
A will is the cornerstone of any estate plan. It is the legal document that directs how your assets are distributed, names guardians for your minor children, and appoints an executor to carry out your final wishes. Without a will, you leave these critical decisions in the hands of Kentucky state law—and the results may not reflect what you would have chosen.
When a person passes away without a valid will, their estate is subject to Kentucky’s intestacy laws. Under these statutes, the courts allocate your assets according to a rigid formula based on surviving family relationships. Your spouse, children, parents, and siblings may each receive a share—but the distribution rarely matches what most people actually intend.
Intestacy can lead to unintended consequences: a beloved family home may need to be sold, a long-term partner who is not a legal spouse may receive nothing, and the court—not you—decides who raises your children. Creating a will eliminates this uncertainty.
Kentucky law imposes specific requirements for a will to be considered valid. The document must be in writing, signed by the testator (the person making the will), and witnessed by at least two credible individuals. At Larmour Law Offices, we ensure every will we prepare meets these legal standards so your document holds up in court and your wishes are honored without challenge.
A will does not exist in isolation. It works alongside your power of attorney, advanced directives, and any trusts you may establish to form a comprehensive estate plan. Attorney Ashley Larmour takes a holistic approach, ensuring your will coordinates seamlessly with every other element of your plan so there are no gaps or contradictions.
For parents of minor children, a will is the primary legal tool for naming a guardian. This is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. We help you think through your options carefully, considering the values, stability, and willingness of potential guardians. Your will can also name alternate guardians in case your first choice is unable to serve. Learn more about guardianships and conservatorships.
Life does not stand still, and neither should your will. Marriage, divorce, the birth or adoption of a child, a significant change in assets, or the death of a named beneficiary or executor are all events that warrant a review and update of your will. We encourage our clients to revisit their estate plan regularly, and we make the update process straightforward and affordable.
After a loved one passes, their will must go through the probate process to be validated and executed. We guide executors and families through every step of probate—from filing the will with the court to distributing assets to the named beneficiaries. Our goal is to make a difficult time as smooth and stress-free as possible. Learn more about our probate services.
“My husband and I went to Larmour Law Office for a new will. Not only did Ashley and Gayla complete our wills, POA’s and Living Wills, but brought other items to our attention that we were not aware of. They were thorough, professional, and genuinely cared about making sure we were fully protected. We highly recommend Larmour Law Offices for anyone looking to get their affairs in order.”
— J.B.
When you come to Larmour Law Offices for will preparation, you can expect:
Do not leave your legacy to chance. Contact Larmour Law Offices in Georgetown, KY to schedule a consultation and start preparing your will today.
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