Kentucky Estate Planning Lawyers | Find & Compare Profiles

Estate Planning law in Kentucky covers wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, and wealth transfer strategies. When these legal matters arise, having the right attorney can make a significant difference in the outcome. Kentucky has its own statutes, court procedures, and legal standards that apply specifically to estate planning cases, and attorneys who practice in Circuit Court regularly understand the nuances that affect how these matters are resolved.

The statute of limitations for estate planning matters in Kentucky is generally 15 years written, 5 years oral, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Circuit Court, and Kentucky's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The Kentucky Bar Association sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on estate planning in Kentucky bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

When selecting an estate planning attorney in Kentucky, consider their specific experience with cases like yours, their familiarity with Circuit Court procedures, and their track record. The attorneys listed on this page serve clients throughout Kentucky and have profiles that include their credentials, practice areas, office locations, and client reviews. Comparing multiple attorneys helps you find the right fit for your situation and budget.

For a detailed overview of how estate planning law works in Kentucky — including key statutes, deadlines, and what to expect from the legal process — Read our complete guide to estate planning law in Kentucky. If you're ready to take the next step, browse the attorney profiles below and reach out for a free consultation.

Andre Fereole Regard - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Regard Law Group PLLC
 1500 Leestown Rd, Suite 307 Suite 307 Lexington KY 40511
(859) 281-1318
Georgetown University Law Center (2000)
English
Kentucky Bar
Active License
Business Law Construction Law Consumer Law
Breck Norment - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of W. Breckinridge Norment III, P.S.C.
 277 E. High St. Suite 301 Lexington KY 40507
(859) 303-6007
University of Kentucky College of Law (2010)
English
Kentucky Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Construction Law
M. Kevin Lett - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 324 20th Street Ashland KY 41101-7722
(606) 329-2461
University of Louisville (1976)
6th Circuit Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Collections
James David Bender - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
J. David Bender Attorney at Law
 1407 Alexandria Pike, Suite 310 Fort Thomas KY 41075
(859) 441-1313
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (1976)
Ohio Bar
Active License
Business Law Construction Law Criminal Law
Thomas A Rauf - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ky Court of Justice
 230 Madison Ave. Covington KY 41011
University of Kentucky College of Law (2005)
English
Kentucky Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Business Law Divorce
Tyler Fleck - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Fleck Firm, PLLC
 2413 Ring Road, Suite 117 Elizabethtown KY 42701
(270) 446-7000
University of Kentucky
English
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Arbitration & Mediation Estate Planning
J. Eric Rottinghaus - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
O Hara, Ruberg, Taylor, Sloan & Sergent
 25 Town Center Boulevard Suite 201 Crestview Hills KY 41017
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (1998)
English
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation
Zachary S Smith - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hoffman Walker & Smith
 7348 US 42 Suite 202 Florence KY 41042
(859) 371-2227
University of Dayton School of Law (2004)
Ohio Bar
Active License
Business Law Criminal Law Divorce
Donald Aaron - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Aaron Law Offices, PLLC
 6900 Houston Road, Suite 12 (Office condos across from Walmart) Florence KY 41042
(859) 525-9800
English
Ohio Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Matthew S. Hatfield - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hatfield Law Office, PLLC
 309 N. 4th Street Murray KY 42071
(270) 759-3954
Saint Louis University School of Law (2001)
Unknown Status
Collections Estate Planning Insurance Claims
Timothy Denison - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Timothy Denison, Lawyer at Law
 235 South Fifth Street The Third Floor Louisville KY 40202-3226
(502) 589-6916
University of Louisville (1988)
English
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Arbitration & Mediation Bankruptcy
Chris Hendricks - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Chris Hendricks Lawyer at Law
 301 Maple Street, Suite C PO Box 1575 Murray KY 42071
(270) 293-5944
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
English
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Collections Criminal Law
John Francis Estill - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 24 W 3rd St Maysville KY 41056
(606) 564-5585
University of Kentucky (1988)
U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky Bar
Active License
Employment Law Estate Planning Family Law
John Sampson Brooking - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 909 Wright s Summit Parkway Suite 220 Ft. Wright KY 41011
(859) 581-5898
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (1987)
English
Ohio Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Construction Law
Brian Keith Privett - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Privett Law Office PLLC
 433 Main Street Paris KY 40361
(859) 987-5430
University of Louisville (2003)
Kentucky Bar
Active License
Agricultural Law Business Law Divorce
Schuyler J. Olt - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1110 Cherokee Road Louisville KY 40204
(502) 262-2802
University of Louisville (1978)
3rd Circuit Bar
Active License
Business Law Estate Planning Family Law
Matt Woods - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Woods Law, PLLC
 909 Wright’s Summit Pkwy Suite 200 Fort Wright KY 41011
(859) 578-4700
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University
English
Kentucky Bar
Active License
Business Law Estate Planning Family Law
Brian Paul Halloran - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 909 Wright Summit Suite 220 Fort Wright KY 41011
(859) 292-1183
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (1991)
English
Kentucky Bar
Active License
Business Law Criminal Law Divorce
Chris Kloeker - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
KLOEKER LAW, PLLC
 510 Washington Avenue Newport KY 41071
(859) 462-1110
University of Cincinnati College of Law
English
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law DUI & DWI
Nathan S. Fort - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 415 East Market Street, Suite 101 Louisville KY 40202
(502) 509-3678
University of Louisville (2009)
English
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Estate Planning Intellectual Property
Neil P. Baine - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Rolfes Henry
 10200 Forest Green Blvd Suite 602 Louisville KY 40223
(502) 371-4000
6th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Employment Law Estate Planning
Julie Ann Tennyson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 PO Box 9551 Paducah KY 42002
(270) 534-5135
University of Tennessee (2003)
United States Patent and Trademark Office Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Business Law Estate Planning
Dorothy L. Watts - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Nickerson Watts, PLLC
 148 South Main Street Lawrenceburg KY 40342
(502) 839-0004
University of Kentucky College of Law
English
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy Criminal Law
Charlotte A. Nickerson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Nickerson Watts, PLLC
 148 South Main Street Lawrenceburg KY 40342
(502) 839-0004
University of Kentucky College of Law (2004)
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Bankruptcy
Kevin L. Goff - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Goff Law Office, PLLC
 1104 Fairview Ave P.O. Box 1737 Bowling Green KY 42103
(270) 843-0099
University of Louisville (2003)
English
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Collections
John Scott Hopper - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of Farley and Hopper PLLC
 581Dudley Road Suite A Edgewood KY 41017
(859) 888-3448
Northern Kentucky University (2014)
English
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law Divorce
Cassie Clagett - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Clagett Law
 2935 Dolphin Drive Suite 102 Elizabethtown KY 42701
(270) 900-0533
Thomas M. Cooley Law School (2002)
English
6th Circuit Bar
Active License
Consumer Law Divorce Estate Planning
Justin D Criswell - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Criswell Law Office
 142 E. Main St. Grayson KY 41143
(606) 474-0029
Appalachian School of Law (2010)
English
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Divorce Employment Law
Ryan M. Lawson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
1818 Law Office, PLLC
 PO Box 1120 Williamsburg KY 40769
(833) 844-1818
Liberty University School of Law
English
Montana Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Estate Planning Probate
Gregory Kriege - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 3699 Alexandria Pike Cold Spring KY 41076
(859) 441-5400
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (1978)
Kentucky Bar
Active License
Elder Law Estate Planning Probate
James C. Deaton - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Office of James C. Deaton, PLC
 2216 Dixie Hwy Ste 200-E Ft. Mitchell KY 41017
(859) 279-2204
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (2014)
English
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Estate Planning Family Law
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