Power of attorney documents are necessary for incapacity planning. Although a trust is functional while the trustmaker is still alive, a last will and testament is only effective after death. Assets titled to a revocable living trust could be managed seamlessly by co-trustees or successor trustees if the trustmaker becomes incapacitated. Still, any property outside […]
A guardianship or conservatorship is a common outcome when no powers of attorney exist. Freedom and independence are common themes in the United States of America. Think 1776. People want to be able to choose how to save and spend their money, as well as where to live and spend their time. While most children […]
Dementia and Alzheimer’s require thoughtful, but quick action. Hearing a doctor pronounce a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s is devastating. It impacts both the patients and their loved ones. Fear is a common response as the progression of the disease leads to loss of memories, personality, relationships, and independence. According to a recent Next Avenue […]
Elder law and estate planning are not synonymous. Your parent is getting older. In fact, you are recognizing signs of memory problems as well as physical frailty. Although your parent can live independently now, you recognize this will not last forever. You do not know what to do. According to a recent Forbes article titled […]
Britney Spears may benefit from a prenuptial agreement. Britney Spears started working at a young age. As a pop icon and former Mouseketeer, Britney has amassed quite a fortune. Since the establishment of a conservatorship in 2008, Spears has not had personal control over these funds. According to a recent Yahoo Entertainment article titled “Britney […]
The family of Nichelle Nichols is fighting for conservatorship. Nichelle Nichols is best known for her role at Lieutenant Uhura. Star Trek fans fondly remember Lieutenant Uhura because this character broke many racial stereotypes on television. Her character was beautiful, smart, capable. While Nichelle Nichols certainly created wonderful memories for people of all ages through […]
Fragile beneficiaries require thoughtful estate planning. You have recently been thinking about your estate plan. You know who you love and what you have. However, you are not sure about who you want to include as the inheritors of your estate. You feel torn. While some potential heirs are fully capable of handling an inheritance, […]
Parents should make plans for minor children. You are a parent. Maybe you have been a parent for years and have several children. Perhaps you are a new parent who recently welcomed your first child. Parenthood is exciting, rewarding, and fun. It is also a significant responsibility to protect and care for your children. According […]
Not having a last will and testament can cause a number of problems. You have thought about creating a last will and testament. You even know what you want each of your loved ones to inherit. Surely, this is sufficient for now. You can formalize it later. According to a recent San Antonio Express-News article […]
Pets require estate planning. Your pets are a special part of your family. They have been with you through the good and the bad. You want to take care of them. You feed them, walk them, and bathe them. When you leave for a trip, you make plans for them. According to a recent Next […]
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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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