COVID-19-related scams are a growing problem. Just when you think the low-lifes among us can not get any lower, along comes a new opportunity for them to exploit the most vulnerable among us. Scammers are always looking for opportunities to prey on victims. Playing on fear is a common strategy. Scammers have been known to […]
Funding a special needs trust can be done in a number of ways. You have a loved one with special needs. Your loved one is dear to you and you provide essential support now, but you cannot ensure that you will always be around. Death and even incapacity may be around the corner for you. […]
Retiring from driving can protect you and others. A driver license is a symbol of freedom in the United States. For decades youths have eagerly awaited their sixteenth birthdays so they could begin get their license. Many people fear the inexperience of young drivers on the road. According to a recent AARP article titled “Is […]
An end-of-life checklist can help you accomplish your goals. Very few people think about end-of-life issues. No, really. In fact, even fewer people plan for them. Be one of the few. According a recent Maricopa article titled “Make an end-of-life checklist,” taking time to outline and organize your affairs will help you in the long-term. […]
Long-distance caregiving presents its own challenges. Your parents are aging. Whether their bodies are degrading mentally or physically, they may need a little more help. Unfortunately, you live out of town. According to a recent AARP article titled “Long-Distance Caregiving: 5 Key Steps to Providing Care From Afar,” caregiving brings with it several challenges. These […]
A Power of Attorney is essential to getting your affairs in order. Pondering one's potential "incapacity" is not pleasant. It is not a pleasant reality either. Incapacity is even more unpleasant if you are not prepared for it. According a recent Recently Heard article titled “6 Reasons to Choose a Power of Attorney,” a power […]
Limited mobility can pose new challenges for aging adults. As people age, their bodies weaken. This increases the risk of falls. Injuries from falls limit mobility. Are there ways to help protect loved ones or yourself from these negative outcomes? According to a recent AARP article titled “Mobility Problems: What to Do When a Loved […]
Long-term care costs require more than Medicare to pay for them. Americans are living longer. That is good news. Hopefully, you are one of them. If you are, chances are you will require long-term care at some point. Frequently cited numbers suggest about a 70% chance of needing some form of long-term care at some […]
Dementia and Alzheimer’s require proactive retirement planning. Getting older often involves declining cognitive functioning. For some, this involves a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s. These diagnoses can tend to derail retirement. According to a recent Barron’s article titled “Cognitive Decline Shouldn’t Derail Retirement Planning. Here Are Some Tips to Prepare Your Finances,” this makes proactive […]
Caregivers are not always trustworthy. For aging seniors, caregivers can be incredible blessings. They provide companionship, help with household chores, and assist with daily living. Unfortunately, some caregivers are frauds who perpetrated elder financial abuse. According to a recent Spectrum News 9 article titled “Investigators: Sarasota Woman Stole More Than $1M From 94-Year-Old Client,” Anna […]
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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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