Much of the estate of Barbara Walters is being sold. Family and friends do not always value or appreciate the same things. With an inheritance, some people will want specific paintings or furniture. Other items may hold no sentimental value to heirs. According to a recent New York Post article titled “Barbara Walters’ belongings auction-bound — […]
Lisa Marie Presley left behind a family legacy at her death. Most people live their lives in relative obscurity. Others are household names from the time of their birth. The latter was true of Lisa Marie Presley. According to a recent NME article titled “Lisa Marie Presley’s children to inherit Graceland estate,” being the daughter […]
Talking with aging parents about estate planning is uncomfortable but necessary. People often avoid unpleasant conversations about various "elephants" in the room. Although avoiding an "elephant" can make everyone in the room feel less anxious in the moment, the relief is temporary when the elephant begins to move about. Unfortunately, "elephant avoidance" among family members […]
Helen McCrory left her estate to loved ones. Some public figures choose to share every aspect of their lives with others. Other celebrities prefer to keep some or most of their personal lives private. Like Chadwick Boseman, Helen McCrory kept her illness secret. According to a recent SK Pop article titled “What was Helen McCrory’s […]
Hiring an estate planning attorney is always a good idea. Okay, that sounds self-serving, but stay with me on this. Many people try to do estate planning on their own. They think they can simply download a document from the internet and call it good. Generally, this does not turn out well. Even if a […]
Chadwick Boseman left a legacy of support. People are drawn to superhero stories. They like the idea of someone protecting and caring for others. Although the death of a hero onscreen is hard, the death of a respected person in real life is more devastating. Fans were shocked when the Black Panther actor died on […]
Eddie Van Halen was one of the most influential musicians of all time and made sure the next generation of artists have the resources necessary to further their musical education.
Certain items may be appreciated more by others than your heirs. You likely have heard the phrase “one person’s trash is another’s treasure.” This statement is certainly proven true at garage sales and online marketplaces. The alternative is also true. What some people treasure, others finds worthless. According to a recent Next Avenue article titled […]
Estate planning is multifaceted. Things are almost never as simple as they look. Professionals spend decades training to perfect their skills whether they perform surgery or stenography. Watch to the end of the film credits of your favorite movie and see the vast number of individuals and skill sets required to produce a finished product. […]
One can pass wealth to heirs using a variety of options. Whether you have been working for decades or years, you likely have accumulated assets. While you are alive, you use these to keep you fed, clothed, sheltered, and safe. After you have died, these assets no longer benefit you. According to a recent AARP […]
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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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