Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Louisville Legal Partner for Estate & Business Law
Fred Simon Law has provided trusted legal counsel in Louisville, Kentucky since 1974. Our practice focuses on probate court matters, estate administration, bankruptcy law, and business formations, serving clients with personalized attention and decades of experience. As a lifelong community member, Fred Simon brings unique perspective from his service as a volunteer firefighter, fire department chairman, and mayor of Glenview Hills.We prioritize direct client interaction, ensuring every case receives seasoned legal expertise without delegation to junior associates. Our commitment to accessibility includes virtual meetings and clear communication about complex legal processes, helping clients navigate estate planning, business law, and bankruptcy proceedings with confidence.
Services
Life & Estate Planning
Probate & Estate Administration
Bankruptcy Counseling
Business Formations
Elder Law
Revocable Trusts
Medicaid Planning
Guardianship
Asset Protection
Legal Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of direct legal experience without delegation to junior associates
- Our team combines legal expertise with local government and community leadership experience
- We provide clear, jargon-free explanations of complex legal processes
- We maintain direct phone and email accessibility for all clients
- We offer virtual legal consultations for client convenience
What people say
Kind and Patient
Phenomenal attorney
Knows the law inside out
Exceptionally thorough
Smooth process
Services
Probate & Estate Administration
We guide executors and beneficiaries through Kentucky probate processes, ensuring proper asset distribution and debt resolution. Our expertise handles complex estate matters including tax filings, will validation, and dispute resolution. Clients benefit from our deep understanding of local court procedures and commitment to minimizing administrative delays.
Bankruptcy Counseling
Our practice assists individuals and businesses with federal bankruptcy filings, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 proceedings. We provide comprehensive debt assessment, creditor negotiations, and court representation. With decades of experience, we help clients understand alternatives to bankruptcy and navigate financial restructuring options.
Elder Law
We specialize in comprehensive elder law services covering Medicaid planning, long-term care arrangements, and guardianship. Our approach protects seniors' assets while ensuring quality care. We help families navigate complex issues like healthcare directives, elder abuse prevention, and intergenerational wealth transfer.
Business Formations
We advise entrepreneurs on optimal business structures including LLCs and corporations. Our services cover entity registration, contract drafting, and operational agreements. We provide ongoing legal support for business owners including resolution documentation and compliance guidance.
Revocable Trusts
We design revocable living trusts to manage and transfer assets efficiently while avoiding probate. Our planning considers incapacity protection, privacy concerns, and tax implications. We help clients understand trust funding requirements and modification options throughout their lifetime.
People
Fred Simon
Founding Attorney
Practicing law since 1974, Fred Simon holds degrees from Bradley University and University of Memphis School of Law. He combines legal expertise with community leadership experience from 20 years as volunteer firefighter and 12 years in local government. His practice focuses on probate, estate planning, and business law.
Questions
What estate planning documents are essential in Kentucky?
Kentucky residents should have a will, durable power of attorney, healthcare directive, and revocable trust. These documents ensure proper asset distribution, medical decision-making, and financial management during incapacity.
How does probate work in Kentucky?
Kentucky probate requires will validation, asset inventory, debt payment, and distribution. The process typically takes 6-12 months. Our firm helps executors meet legal requirements while minimizing delays and disputes.
When should I consider bankruptcy protection?
Consider bankruptcy when facing wage garnishment, foreclosure, or unmanageable debt. We evaluate your financial situation to determine if Chapter 7 liquidation or Chapter 13 reorganization best addresses your circumstances.
What business structure should I choose?
Most clients benefit from LLCs for liability protection and tax flexibility. We analyze your business goals to determine whether LLC, corporation, or other structure best suits your operational needs and growth plans.
How can revocable trusts help my family?
Revocable trusts avoid probate, maintain privacy, and provide incapacity protection. Assets transfer directly to beneficiaries without court involvement while allowing you to modify terms during your lifetime.
What elder law services do you provide?
We offer Medicaid planning, long-term care arrangements, guardianship, and asset protection. Our services ensure seniors maintain quality care while preserving wealth for future generations through comprehensive legal strategies.
