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Richard Frank Dawahare
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I bring a lifetime of real-world experience on the issues that may be confronting you. Do you have aging parents who can no longer care for themselves and need a Power of Attorney or maybe even Guardianship? I've been there. Feeling the need to create a Willand other life/estate planning documents, or needing help with Probate administration? Perhaps you have a family issue, or you or a loved one has been hurt in an accident. Maybe you’re a Veteran who needs to appeal a denial of disability benefits. Have your Civil Rights been violated? Whatever you’re facing you need to discuss your options and chart a clear path forward. I can help.
CONSULTATION, COUNSELING, and ADVOCACY
For Families, Children, Elders, Veterans and YOU!
Give me a call and we can talk about it. And relax, initial consultations are free!
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Elder Law
35%
17 years | 100 cases
Family
25%
17 years | 300 cases
Probate
20%
17 years | 25 cases
Wills and Living Wills
20%
17 years | 50 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Kentucky for 46 years
State: Kentucky
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Location
Richard Frank Dawahare
P.O. Box 910804, Lexington, KY, 40591-0804
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Posted by Dan | January 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Highly recommend
Richard was a great representative through the probate and estate process. He was also a consummate gentleman. I would highly recommend Richard for your legal needs.
Posted by Thomas | October 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Help with wills
Helped us prepare wills, living wills, and durable power-of-attorney. Careful and thorough!
Posted by Kimberly | August 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship
Class Act
Richard helped me navigate when I was quickly put into a position to protect and care for a very ill family member. He established Emergency Guardianship and later Permanent Guardianship for our loved one who has Early Onset Alzheimer’s. He walked me through every twist and turn of the entire legal p...
Posted by Catherine | June 29, 2015 | Guardianship
Thank you Richard!!
Richard has been a blessing to myself and my family. He has professionally and compassionately guided us through Guardianship, court appearances and Probate issues. Thank you Richard!!
Posted by Keith | June 16, 2015 | Estate Planning
Will, Living Will, and Power of Attorney
Richard did a great job in developing Wills, Living Wills, and Power of Attorney for my wife and me. He used a clear method in determining the necessary information he needed us to provide. He brought up alternatives when something we might have thought would create issues or challenges for our exe...
Richard Frank Dawahare's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Richard Dawahare for his extensive knowledge and client service."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Dawahare's contributions on this site are comprehensive and display a knowledge of probate concepts. He is an asset to the legal community."
"I respect and appreciate Attorney Frank's contributions and responses to inquiries on this site. I endorse this obviously knowledgeable attorney."
"I have had the unique opportunity as a Family Court Judge to observe the manner in which Richard Dawahare represents his clients week in and week out in the most challenging matters. Whether he is defending a parent facing life-changing allegations of neglect or abuse, or helping a child in crisis, Richard always goes beyond the call of duty and advocates for his clients with great zeal and determination.. I am constantly amazed at Richard's willingness, for example, to drive several hours to speak personally with a child in order to best promote the best interest of that child in court. Richard is the consummate gentleman with a unique balance of tenacious passion and wise discretion in his work. I am pleased to give him the highest commendation as a lawyer in family court."
W. Melling
Estate planning lawyer
Monty Donohew
Estate planning lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
CLE Award Certificate, Kentucky Bar Association
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Attorney, Richard F. Dawahare, Esq.
1982 - 2008
Merchandise manager, Dawahare's
1980 - 1982
Buyer, Macy's, Inc.
Associations
2015 - Present
Kentucky Bar FoundationMember
2013 - Present
Kentucky Bar Association, Elder Law CommitteeMember
1979 - Present
Kentucky Bar AssociationMember
1979 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
D.O. v. Glisson, 846 F.3d 374 (6th Cir. 2017), cert. denied, 138 S.Ct. 316 (2017)
WON. The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously held that Title IV-E of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 670 et. seq., confers an individual right to foster-care maintenance payments that is enforceable by bringing suit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983.
Veach v. Commonwealth of Kentucky
Won. The Court found that the Commonwealth violated Kentucky statutory law in denying Plaintiff her rightful benefits
Bell v. Commonwealth of Kentucky
Won. The Court found that the Commonwealth of Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services was violating federal law by applying a patient liability charge to Plaintiff
Education
1979
University of Kentucky College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
University of Tennessee, Knoxville (main)
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2018
UK/CLE Elder Law Conference
Guardianship, Conservatorhip and Curatorship
Publications
2018
Elder Law in Kentucky Handbook
Guardianship, Conservatorship and Curatorship
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
Deed tranafer?
04 Oct 2020
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My sister is Executor of my moms estate. I was living there before she passed. Sis came from WA to AZ & ousted me & now blocks m
04 Oct 2020
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What is my next step? This is an aspect of the law I know nothing about so please help. I can provide a more detailed history
03 Oct 2020