Some people draft wills or trusts to ensure that the loved ones they will eventually leave behind own a piece of the properties the former will be leaving behind in case of their death.
Non-probate assets are commonly overlooked in estate planning. Estate planning involves a lot of unique words like last will and testament, probate, and assets. While these words are uncommon in the daily vocabulary of most individuals, they are important words to understand. A last will is a formal legal document used to guide a probate […]
A letter of intent allows parents to communicate wishes for their children. Becoming a parent means your life is filled with more joy and love than you could have ever imagined possible. Being a parent also brings greater responsibility and more worries. By the way, you never stop being a parent once you become one. […]
Aging adults should have a health care power of attorney. It does not hurt to be prepared. Businesses and schools run fire and tornado drills so employees and students know what to do in case of an emergency. Although it can feel silly or inconvenient at the time, being prepared can save lives and lower […]
Unmarried individuals cannot afford to neglect estate planning. Sometimes singles are told they are not really responsible adults unless they are partnered or married. This concept can be quite harmful. It encourages people to place confidence, hope, and security in another fallible human. It also devalues those who are unmarried. According to a recent Rocky […]
An estate plan discussion can preserve family relationships. Death is an unpleasant topic. I get that. As Woody Allen famously quipped: "I'm not afraid of death; I just don't want to be there when it happens." Few people want to think about their loved ones being gone. The harsh reality is everyone dies. According to a recent U.S. News […]
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Overland Park Estate Planning Attorney Kyle Krull assists clients in Kansas and Missouri with Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Revocable Living Trusts, Charitable Planning, Asset Protection and Business Succession Planning in the greater Kansas City area including Overland Park, Leawood, Olathe, Lenexa, Johnson County Kansas and Jackson County Missouri.
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