Kansas and Missouri Estate Planning Blog

Steps

What Steps are Key to Estate Planning?

POSTED ON: October 28, 2022 BY: Kyle Krull
Taking steps to create a successful estate plan will pay off. Many people enjoy knowing exactly what they need to do before taking the required steps to accomplish something. In many cases, it is comforting to know what is expected. Without clear directions, the fear of doing something wrong paralyzes them. I know I feel […]
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Estate planning

What Makes Estate Planning Crucial?

POSTED ON: September 20, 2022 BY: Kyle Krull
Estate planning has many purposes. Few people believe they have an estate. This would be true if they define an estate as having a mansion with land and servants. Think Downton Abbey. With this definition, very few would qualify. When it comes to estate planning, there is far broader definition of an estate. According to […]
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Naomi Judd

Did Naomi Judd Disinherit her Daughters?

POSTED ON: September 8, 2022 BY: Kyle Krull
Naomi Judd left both wealth and heartache in her death. Success does not mean happiness. Many people who have achieved fame and wealth have died by their own hands. Naomi Judd joined these ranks in April. According to a recent yahoo! Entertainment article titled “Why Naomi Judd may have cut Ashley Judd and Wynona Judd […]
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Single seniors

How Can Single Seniors Prepare for Incapacity?

POSTED ON: July 13, 2022 BY: Kyle Krull
Single seniors should not ignore estate planning. There are many things in life people do not enjoy doing. Often these tasks are easier to tackle with a support system. They are also easier to remember when people remind you they need to be done. This can apply to relatively simple tasks like making dinner. According […]
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Items

Can Items Be Removed from a Home during Probate?

POSTED ON: June 9, 2022 BY: Kyle Krull
People often leave behind a house filled with items when they die. People often live as if they can take their things with them when they die. They are sorely mistaken. All people leave behind their belongings when they die. Each of them and each of their things. Trust me on this. According to a […]
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Pour-over will

How Can a Pour-Over Will Benefit my Trust?

POSTED ON: May 25, 2022 BY: Kyle Krull
A pour-over will is used when a trust is in place. Many people think of estate planning as a binary decision - they need to choose either a last will or a revocable living trust (RLT). Although one of these must set the foundation for your estate plan, they are not necessarily mutually exclusive. A […]
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Elder orphans

How Can Estate Planning Protect Elder Orphans?

POSTED ON: April 28, 2022 BY: Kyle Krull
The finances and health of "elder orphans" are in greater danger than for those who have family. Orphans are a vulnerable population. They have lost both parents and are at risk of being abused, neglected, or exploited. Elderly individuals can also become vulnerable when they have no living spouse or family. One term for these […]
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Gift

What Should I Consider When Making a Financial Gift?

POSTED ON: April 8, 2022 BY: Kyle Krull
Making a gift can trigger unintended consequences. Gift giving is an important part of many occasions and celebrations. People give presents at birthdays, weddings, milestone events, and holidays. Although these are common times for gift giving, presents are not necessarily restricted to these occasions. According to a recent Mondaq article titled “The Annual Exclusion For […]
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Investing in cryptocurrency

What is Involved in Investing in Cryptocurrency?

POSTED ON: March 30, 2022 BY: Kyle Krull
Investing in cryptocurrency can have financial and estate planning impacts. Making investments is a risky business by definition. Even so, stocks and bonds and other investments are a common and necessary practice for outpacing inflation and for preparing for retirement. With the introduction of cryptocurrency, the landscape of investing looks a little different now. According […]
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Physicians

Why Must Physicians Prioritize Estate Planning?

POSTED ON: March 29, 2022 BY: Kyle Krull
Physicians should have estate plans. Doctors undergo long years of schooling and residency to practice medicine. This requires incredible focus and dedication. As they begin their practices, these physicians shift this attention to building and maintaining their practices. According to a recent Medical Economics article titled “Physicians, get your estate in order or the court […]
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