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Divorce

What Estate Plan Changes Do Divorce Necessitate?

POSTED ON: November 17, 2021 BY: Kyle Krull
Estate plans need to be updated after a divorce. Rarely do you hear of people getting married with the expectation of divorce in their future. In general, couples enter marriage believing they will be together forever. They build their lives anticipating long-term goals. Many couples include estate planning in these long-term plans. According to a […]
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Celebrities

What Can I Learn from the Estates of Celebrities?

POSTED ON: November 10, 2021 BY: Kyle Krull
Celebrities often make headlines for a variety of reasons. However, when they make the news after they have died, that is when we learn of their estate planning mistakes. Most people live their lives in relative anonymity. They go to work, pay their bills, and care for their families with no fanfare. They are remembered […]
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Key elements of estate planning

What are Key Elements of Estate Planning?

POSTED ON: October 7, 2021 BY: Kyle Krull
There are key elements common to estate planning success. Preparing an estate plan is no small task. It requires action, knowledge, and attention to detail. When people underestimate the important of estate planning, they can cause problems for themselves and their loved ones. According to a recent Bankrate article titled “Estate planning checklist: 3 key […]
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Prenup

How Can A Prenup Benefit My Remarriage?

POSTED ON: September 21, 2021 BY: Kyle Krull
A prenup can protect you when you remarry. A prenuptial agreement goes by several names. It is often called an antenuptial agreement, a premarital agreement, prenuptial contract, or simply a prenup. When you hear the word “prenup,” do you automatically think of the rich and famous? While there is certainly wisdom for those with large […]
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Couples with age gaps

How Can Large Age Gaps Impact Couples?

POSTED ON: September 3, 2021 BY: Kyle Krull
Marriage age gaps make a difference in estate planning. Weddings are joyous occasions. For those who choose to celebrate their marriage surrounded by friends and family, weddings require a lot of preparation. Beyond the wedding itself, marriages require thoughtfulness and communication about a variety of topics. According to a recent Barron article titled “Couples with […]
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James Brown

What Happened to the Estate of James Brown?

POSTED ON: August 17, 2021 BY: Kyle Krull
James Brown left a mess with his estate plan. During his life, James Brown recorded numerous hit songs. These tunes included “A Man’s World,” “Pappas Got a Brand-New Bag,” and “I Feel Good.” While he struck audiences with flashy performances, his life was plagued with problems. According to a a recent Associated Press article titled […]
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Blended families

What Estate Plan Mistakes do Blended Families Make?

POSTED ON: August 11, 2021 BY: Kyle Krull
Blended families may require more strategic estate planning. Many men and women in the United States get married, divorced or widowed, and remarried. As a result, families often consist of yours, mine, and ours children. While many families thrive with more members and more love, more people can also mean more complications. According to a […]
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Blended Families

Can Conflict Be Avoided in Blended Families?

POSTED ON: July 27, 2021 BY: Kyle Krull
Blended families require special attention in estate planning. Families are not always peaceable. Every age and stage carries unique conflict triggers. The death of a parent often awakens old wounds and can create new ones. According to a recent Forbes article titled “Could Your Aging Parents’ Estate Plan Create A Nightmare For Step-Siblings?,” special care […]
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What age to get an estate plan

At What Age Should I Get an Estate Plan?

POSTED ON: July 7, 2021 BY: Kyle Krull
There is no magic age for creating an estate plan. Perhaps you are reading this and are retired. Maybe you have just turned 18 and achieved legal status as an adult. You maybe you are somewhere in between. According to a recent Reality Biz News article titled “When is the right time to consider estate […]
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Estate planning is necessary

Why is Estate Planning Necessary?

POSTED ON: June 9, 2021 BY: Kyle Krull
Estate planning is necessary for adult Americans. Adults have many responsibilities. They pay bills, go to work, and may even be caring for children or aging loved ones. In the midst of hectic schedules, it is all too easy to forget important tasks. According to a recent Big Easy Magazine article titled “Estate Planning Is […]
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