Barbourville Wills & Power of Attorney Lawyers

You don’t need a complicated estate plan to protect your family. You just need the right paperwork in place.

At Freeman Childers, we help Barbourville residents get their essential legal documents drafted, signed, and finalized quickly. Whether you live in Artemus, Flat Lick, or right on the Square, we make the process easy.

Document 1: The Last Will & Testament Decide Who Gets What. Avoid the Fighting.

If you pass away without a Will in Kentucky, the state decides who inherits your property—not you. This often leads to family arguments and confusion. We draft clear, legally binding Wills that allow you to:

• Name Your Heirs: Specifically state who gets your home, land, and vehicles.

• Name a Guardian: Choose exactly who will raise your children if something happens to you.

• Name an Executor: Appoint a trusted person to handle your affairs so the Knox County District Court doesn't appoint a stranger.

Document 2: Power of Attorney (POA) The Most Important Document You Can Own.

A Will only helps your family after you die. A Power of Attorney protects you while you are still alive. If you are injured in an accident on Highway 25E or suffer a medical emergency, who pays your mortgage? Who talks to the insurance company? Who manages your bank account?

Without a Power of Attorney, your family is frozen. We draft Durable Powers of Attorney that give a trusted loved one the legal authority to handle your business immediately, without needing to go to court for guardianship.

"Can't I Just Use an Online Template?"

You can, but it is risky. Kentucky has specific laws about how Wills must be witnessed and notarized to be valid in Knox County Probate Court.

• If you sign the wrong line, the Will could be thrown out.

• If the language isn't specific enough, your wishes can be challenged.

For a fee comparable to many online services, you get the peace of mind of sitting down with a real attorney who ensures it is done right the first time.

Get Your Documents Done. Call Today.

It takes less time than you think to secure your family's future. Call 606-528-1000 to schedule a quick consultation.

Local Links & Resources (Barbourville)

• Knox County Clerk: To record a Power of Attorney or check a deed, visit the Knox County Clerk's Office on Court Square.

• Probate Court Info: If you are handling a loved one's Will, the Knox County Circuit Court Clerk handles all probate filings.

• Local Medical Care: Barbourville ARH Hospital honors valid Kentucky Living Wills and Health Care Surrogates.