The "Family Help" Trap: Why Your Intergenerational Gifts Could Be a Class B Felony

The "Family Help" Trap: Why Your Intergenerational Gifts Could Be a Class B Felonyby: Donna HarrisPublished on: 02/04/2026

"It's just family" is no longer a legal defense. Under Kentucky HB 794, mixing family finances with a senior's assets can mean 10–20 years in prison. Clean books are your best protection.

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The "Family Help" Trap: Why Your Intergenerational Gifts Could Be a Class B Felony