Whitlow Roberts Houston & Straub

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Happy work anniversary to Partner Eric Straub!
08/28/2026

Happy work anniversary to Partner Eric Straub!

Happy National Dog Day! 🐾Somewhere out there, a dog is currently the most important member of a family. Did you know tha...
08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day! 🐾

Somewhere out there, a dog is currently the most important member of a family. Did you know that can actually be reflected in an estate plan? Kentucky allows pet trusts, which set aside funds for your dog's (or other animal's) care if something happens to you. We've helped set these up before. It turns out "who gets the dog" is a real question worth answering ahead of time.

Leave a picture of your furry friend below! 🐶

DUI Law Update!Effective July 15, 2026, Senate Bill 66 changed how Kentucky's implied consent law treats test refusals i...
08/25/2026

DUI Law Update!

Effective July 15, 2026, Senate Bill 66 changed how Kentucky's implied consent law treats test refusals in a DUI stop.

Previously, refusing any evidentiary test (breath, blood, or urine) carried the same consequences: the refusal could be used against you in court as evidence of a DUI, and it triggered license suspension at arraignment. Urine testing has now been removed as an option altogether.

Under the new law, breath and blood refusals are no longer treated the same:

⚖ Breath test refusal

▪️Can still be used against you in court as evidence of DUI
▪️Still results in license suspension at arraignment

⚖ Blood test refusal

▪️Cannot be used against you in court as evidence of DUI
▪️Still results in license suspension at arraignment

In both cases, a subsequent DUI conviction still results in license suspension, and a second or third refusal within a 10-year period still carries a mandatory minimum jail sentence twice as long as if the person had submitted to testing.

This information is for educational purposes only and should not be relied upon for legal advice. If you have specific questions about your case, give our office a call!

Starting a business? Before you hang the "open" sign, a few legal basics can save you a major headache later:🔹 Pick the ...
08/24/2026

Starting a business? Before you hang the "open" sign, a few legal basics can save you a major headache later:

🔹 Pick the right structure. LLC, sole proprietorship, partnership — each one changes your liability and your taxes.

🔹 Get it in writing. Handshake deals feel friendly until they don't. Contracts with vendors, partners, and clients protect everyone.

🔹 Know your local requirements. Licensing and registration rules can vary by city and county, so it pays to check before you assume.

None of this has to be overwhelming — that's what we're here for. If you're getting a business off the ground, we're happy to talk through the details.

*This post is for general information and isn't legal advice. Every business is different — give us a call to talk about yours.

You’ve grown up. Your estate plan should, too
08/21/2026

You’ve grown up. Your estate plan should, too

Partner Elizabeth Wieneke is celebrating 19 years at WRHS! We are so thankful to have her managing our location in Murr...
08/20/2026

Partner Elizabeth Wieneke is celebrating 19 years at WRHS! We are so thankful to have her managing our location in Murray!

We are proud to announce that Attorney Tori Seng was recently appointed as a Trustee of the McCracken County Law Library...
08/19/2026

We are proud to announce that Attorney Tori Seng was recently appointed as a Trustee of the McCracken County Law Library! Tori's legal experience as well as her degree and experience in library science make her uniquely qualified for this role. Congratulations, Tori!

Shout out to WRHS attorney Teris Swanson who recently started her tenure as President of the McCracken County Bar Associ...
08/17/2026

Shout out to WRHS attorney Teris Swanson who recently started her tenure as President of the McCracken County Bar Association! ⚖

08/14/2026

✨Congratulations to the winner of our Back-to-School Giveaway, Lynn McNichols!✨

We hope everyone has the best school year!

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