An estate planning checklist can keep you accountable and organized. When it comes to estate planning, creating and reviewing your plan is a significant step. Without an estate plan in place, you will leave the settlement of your affairs up to the probate courts and the laws of your state. This is not ideal. Your […]
Stretching an IRA is challenging but not impossible. Not too long ago, your estate plan likely included a Stretch IRA. This allowed your retirement funds to last for the lifetime of your non-spousal heirs (typically your children). With the SECURE Act, this option is no longer on the table for wealth transfer. According to a […]
Special needs planning goes beyond basic estate planning. You have a loved one with special needs. As you consider taking the steps to create an estate plan, you want to be sure to include this loved one. Any experienced estate planning attorney will tell you special needs planning requires additional considerations beyond a basic estate […]
Uneven distribution of assets is common in estate planning. Choosing how to distribute assets to heirs can cause anxiety. Parents often struggle with the difference between an "equal" and a "fair" inheritance. Should everyone receive the same amount? According to a recent The News-Enterprise “Distribution of estate can become a tricky matter,” parents fear choosing […]
There are certain times in life when you should update your last will and testament. If you already have a last will in place, you have done more planning than the majority of your fellow Americans. Although you can certainly congratulate yourself, do not become overly confident. Your last will needs to be reviewed and […]
Trust funds are not only for the super wealthy. You have heard of trust funds. Perhaps you envision the Rockefeller family. Maybe you visualize mansions, diamonds, and summer homes. According to a recent Business Insider article titled “A trust fund gives you control over your money after you’re gone, and it’s not just for the […]
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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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