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D. Lyle McQuinn

Goeing, Goeing & McQuinn, PLLC

D. Lyle McQuinn

Goeing, Goeing & McQuinn, PLLC

D. Lyle McQuinn

Goeing, Goeing & McQuinn, PLLC

Lyle McQuinn practices extensively in the areas of Trusts and Estate, Probate, Special Needs Trusts, Medicaid Planning and Charitable Planning. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Kentucky and thereafter obtained his Masters in Taxation (LL.M.) from the University of Florida College of Law. Mr. McQuinn is the chair of the Trusts and Estates practice group for Goeing, Goeing & McQuinn, PLLC.

In addition to addressing the needs of Goeing, Goeing & McQuinn, PLLC’s clients, Mr. McQuinn is a frequent speaker both in the State of Kentucky as well as nationally on estate, trust and charitable planning and has authored numerous articles on these subjects. Mr. McQuinn has been a lecturer on the areas of Trust and Estate planning to other attorneys participating in Continuing Legal Education in the State of Kentucky. Mr. McQuinn on an ongoing basis serves as an advisor to a wide range of individuals and entities such as closely held businesses, colleges and universities.

Education
University of Kentucky (Juris Doctorate, 2003)
University of Florida, (LL.M.,, Masters in Taxation)
Bar and Professional
Kentucky Bar Association
- Trust and Estate Section
- Trust and Estate Legislative Committee
- Probate and Estate Planning Section
- Taxation Section

Fayette County Bar Association, Lexington, Kentucky

- Trust and Estate Section

Bluegrass Estate Planning Council

Firm Description

The law firm of Goeing Goeing and McQuinn, PLLC has offices located in Winchester and Lexington, Kentucky in order to better meet the needs of our clients. Our attorneys provide tenacious advocacy based on a thorough knowledge of the law, extensive investigation and discovery, effective negotiation strategies, and persuasive advocacy in the courtroom. The attorneys at our law firm avoid the trappings of large law firms, such as oversized caseloads and the tendency to shuttle clients off to support staff, but we bring the research skills, tenacity, resources and technology often found at a big firm. Our Kentucky attorneys are committed to the proposition that our clients deserve exemplary legal representation while receiving timely responses to telephone calls or emails and reasonable periodic updates on the status of their legal matter.

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Main Office

300 East Main St.
Ste 150
Lexington, KY 40507

10 Court Street
Winchester, KY 40391

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Guardianship/Conservatorship

Understand when and how a court appoints a guardian or conservator for an adult who becomes incapacitated, and how to avoid guardianship.

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Health Care Decisions

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Distinguish the key concepts in estate planning, including the will, the trust, probate, the power of attorney, and how to avoid estate taxes.

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Learn about grandparents’ visitation rights and how to avoid tax and public benefit issues when making gifts to grandchildren.

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Understand when and how a court appoints a guardian or conservator for an adult who becomes incapacitated, and how to avoid guardianship.

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Health Care Decisions

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Understand the ins and outs of insurance to cover the high cost of nursing home care, including when to buy it, how much to buy, and which spouse should get the coverage.

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Medicare

Learn who qualifies for Medicare, what the program covers, all about Medicare Advantage, and how to supplement Medicare’s coverage.

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Retirement Planning

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Senior Living

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Social Security

Get a solid grounding in Social Security, including who is eligible, how to apply, spousal benefits, the taxation of benefits, how work affects payments, and SSDI and SSI.

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Special Needs Planning

Learn how a special needs trust can preserve assets for a person with disabilities without jeopardizing Medicaid and SSI, and how to plan for when caregivers are gone.

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Explore benefits for older veterans, including the VA’s disability pension benefit, aid and attendance, and long-term care coverage for veterans and surviving spouses.

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