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.

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
Angelo DiBartolomeo - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
DiBartolomeo Law, PLLC
 2510 Dorma Avenue Louisville KY 40217
(502) 631-9819
DePaul College of Law
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law 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
Edwin Lowe Vardiman Jr - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Vardiman Law
 122 Highland Ave Floor #2 Fort Thomas KY 41075
(859) 801-3543
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (1997)
English, German, Italian
Bar #90751
Ohio Bar
Suspended License
Verified
Business Law Divorce Employment 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
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
Jeremy T. Pruitt - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Pruitt Law, PLLC
 705 Main Street Murray KY 42071
(270) 917-1001
Murray State University
English
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Business Law Collections
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
Marque Carey - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Shur Law Co., LPA
 9078 Union Centre Blvd. Suite 350 West Chester OH 45069
(502) 221-7710
University of Louisville (2010)
English
Indiana Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Estate Planning
David William Spalding - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Spalding Law, PLLC
 214 South Clay Street Louisville KY 40202
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (2014)
English
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Criminal Law
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Amanda Marie Spalding - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 200 S Buckman St Suite 202 Shepherdsville KY 40165
(502) 957-1301
University of Louisville (2002)
English
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Domestic Violence Estate Planning
Marcus Hayes Herbert - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Marcus Herbert & Associates
 416 S 5th St PO Box 2693 Paducah KY 42003
(270) 443-0303
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale (1988)
English
7th Circuit Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy Estate Planning
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
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
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
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
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
Mark E. Yonts - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Urbon Yonts, PLLC
 713 Millpond Road, Suite 4 Lexington KY 40514
(859) 621-3910
University of Kentucky College of Law (1989)
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Collections Construction Law Estate Planning
Jason Greer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Jason Greer, Lawyer at Law
 P.O. Box 145 300 West Main Street Grayson KY 41143
(606) 474-6359
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University
English
Kentucky Bar
Active License
Business Law Collections Construction Law
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
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
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
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