Beneficiary forms overrule last will and testament wishes for assets. A last will is an important estate planning document. It is used to name executors, designate guardians for minor children, and provide instructions for distributing assets. When an estate plan is referenced in news articles or television shows, only the last will is typically addressed. […]
Titling assets is a key aspect of estate planning. Titling on documents is a lot like labeling. Parents label lunchboxes, clothing, and other items to remind them and others of the ownership of each item. Essentially, titling assets serves to legally label such assets with then identity of their owner. According to a recent FedWeek […]
Surviving spouses are often left to navigate financial issues. Your spouse recently died. Your world has changed because that relationship cannot be replicated. Although it pales in comparison to the loss of your best friend, you also may have financial security. According to a recent Yahoo! Finance article “The Financial Effects of Losing a Spouse,” […]
The estate of Larry King underscores the importance of estate planning. Larry King had both highs and lows in his career and his personal life. Despite these challenges, he had an uncanny ability to persevere after mistakes and mishaps. According to a recent The National Law Journal article titled “Larry King Will Contest—Key Takeaways,” this […]
Change of beneficiary forms are useful when updating an estate plan. You know who you want to inherit your assets. But they are not the same folks as from a few years ago. Your circumstances have changed. I get that. So, you updated your last will or your revocable living trust. Excellent. However, according to […]
DIY estate planning can be expensive. You have heard the words "estate plan" from family and friends. They advise you to get one. You reached out to a few attorneys and were overwhelmed by sticker shock. You then researched estate planning articles online. It looks simple enough. Surely, you can do-it-yourself. According to a recent […]
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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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