Renowned Business And Estate Planning Attorneys Serving Bowling Green

Ashley D. Gerughty
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Practice Areas:
- Estate Planning
- Creditor Representation
- Business Law
- Probate

Biography
Ashley is an accomplished attorney specializing in estate planning, probate, business law, and creditor representation. With a reputation for providing personalized, strategic legal solutions, she is known for her expertise in guiding clients through complex legal matters. Ashley excels in all aspects of estate planning, from drafting wills and trusts to navigating probate procedures, ensuring smooth transitions, and the protection of financial legacies for individuals and families.
In addition to her work in estate planning, Ashley advises business owners on business structure formation, succession planning, and contract drafting, providing critical legal counsel to ensure long-term success and continuity. Her experience in creditor representation further strengthens her ability to handle a wide range of legal issues with precision.
Ashley’s legal insight is further enhanced by her active role in her community and her leadership within the legal profession. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Junior Achievement of South-Central Kentucky, where she volunteers in local classrooms to inspire the next generation. She is also a member of the Probate and Trust Section of the Kentucky Bar Association and has previously served on the board of directors for the Warren County Bowling Green Bar Association.
Ashley is a former local representative for the Young Lawyers Division of the Kentucky Bar Association, and a 2015 graduate of the Leadership Bowling Green program, which reflects her ongoing commitment to personal and professional growth.
Ashley is dedicated to providing clear, practical, and effective legal solutions tailored to her clients' long-term objectives. Whether handling intricate estate matters or advising businesses through legal challenges, Ashley’s expertise and commitment to excellence make her a trusted advisor.
Education
- University of Kentucky College of Law, Lexington, Kentucky
- J.D. - 2012
- University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
- B.S. - 2009
- Honors: cum laude
- Major: Finance
Bar Admission
- Kentucky, 2012
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Western District of Kentucky, 2013
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of Kentucky, 2013
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 2013
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2017
Professional Associations
- Kentucky Bar Association, Member
- Bowling Green-Warren County Bar Association, Past President
- Trusts & Estates Section of the Kentucky Bar Association
- American Bar Association, Member
- Real Property, Probate, and Trust Section of the ABA, Member
- Former District 2 Representative for the Young Lawyers Division of the Kentucky Bar Association
Published Works
- Kentucky Intestacy Law Monograph, Second Edition, Co-Author, published by the University of Kentucky Office of Continuing Legal Education (UK/CLE), 2022
Honors
- Kentucky Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education Award, 2013
- Kentucky Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education Renewal Award, 2014-2018
- Best Lawyers Ones to Watch List, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Classes & Seminars
- Essential Documents for Estate Planning, Pennyroyal Farm Analysis Group, 2022
- Legal Planning, Proactive Aging Series, 2022
- Insolvency Issues in Estate Administration, UK/CLE Midwest-Midsouth Planning Institute, 2020
- Business Succession Planning, 2018
- "Estate Planning from A to Z," Lexington, Kentucky, National Business Institute, August 2018
- Estate Planning from A to Z, National Business Institute, Lexington, Kentucky, 2018
- Women in Business Event, Bowling Green, Kentucky, October 2017
Civic Activities
- Hartland Place Condominium Owners Association, Inc., Board Member
- Junior Achievement of South-Central Kentucky, Board Member and Volunteer