Elder Law in Kentucky
This page covers elder law as it applies in Kentucky — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what elder protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern elder in Kentucky
Kentucky state law
- Labor and Human Rights › Chapter 337 — Wages and HoursKY 337 § 337.010
Cited in 40 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Ownership and Conveyance of Property › Chapter 381 — Title to Property and Restrictions on Use, Ownership, and AlienationKY 381 § 381.280
Cited in 18 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Labor and Human Rights › Chapter 337 — Wages and HoursKY 337 § 337.285
Cited in 15 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Economic Security and Public Welfare › Chapter 209 — Protection of AdultsKY 209 § 209.030
Cited in 4 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Executive Branch › Chapter 15 — Department of LawKY 15 § 15.760
Cited in 3 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Economic Security and Public Welfare › Chapter 194A — Cabinet for Health and Family ServicesKY 194A § 194A.030
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
- Social Security Amendments of 1965 (Medicare and Medicaid)
Added Title XVIII (Medicare) and Title XIX (Medicaid) to the Social Security Act. Codified at 42 U.S.C. §§ 1395 et seq. and §§ 1396 et seq.
- Social Security Act of 1935
Established federal social-insurance and welfare programs including Old-Age Insurance, Unemployment Insurance, and Aid to Dependent Children. Codified primarily at 42 U.S.C. ch. 7.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for elder in Kentucky.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.