Comprehensive estate planning has several key components. People have long valued knowledge. It is natural to want to understand. In fact, I feel most vulnerable when I do not even know what I do not even know. And that encompasses too many areas to list! How about you? From the time children learn to speak, […]
Creditors may be able to make claims on revocable trusts. Many people believe trusts are a magical solution to their estate planning and financial fears. Trusts are certainly valuable tools when created properly, but not all trusts are equal. Some trusts are best for maintaining control of assets and simplifying asset distribution. Others provide greater […]
An estate plan is not complete until it is organized. If you have reached age 18, you should have an estate plan. Even without significant wealth or children, people have a lot to lose if something happens to them without a plan in place. Incapacity is one of the greatest dangers to young people. According […]
Rapper Coolio died without an estate plan. Many celebrities die without preparing for the transfer of their wealth. When this happens, it can leave their estates vulnerable to taxes and even greedy folks wanting to cash in on their wealth. One recent celebrity who died without an estate plan was Artis Leon Ivey, Jr. who […]
Jointly owned property may avoid probate. When more than one person has concurrent ownership of an asset, it is considered jointly owned. Some couples choose to combine all of their assets when married. Others decide to keep all or some assets separate. According to a recent TBR News Media article titled “Everything you need to […]
Making mistakes on beneficiary designations is common. Preparing for death is an unpleasant reality. For this reason, people often avoid estate planning. When taking action at the approach of death, stress and urgency can impair thinking. According to a recent yahoo! Finance article titled “5 Retirement Plan Beneficiary Mistakes to Avoid,” taking steps in advance […]
People should store their legal documents in a secure place. Not everyone secures their valuables. Some people stash cash in their sock or underwear drawers. Others keep their important papers like social security cards and birth certificates on a shelf. Although these may work for a time, they also leave your money and important information […]
Equal is not always fair. Most parents are used to their children complaining about fairness. Siblings seem to be have a radar to detect even the smallest millimeter of difference on desserts or the tiniest fraction of a second for use of a shared toy. The hope is for children to outgrow this obsession with […]
Spouses may benefit from different estate planning attorneys. Married couples tend to share a lot of things. They often share a home, responsibilities, and finances. However, there may be some things partners may choose to keep separate. These can include inheritances for children from previous marriages and personal debts brought into the marriage. According to […]
Sometimes sibling rivalries extend to their inheritance. Siblings do not always get along. It is normal to bicker and argue while growing up. Most parents hope their children will grow out of such childish behavior and do their best to facilitate love and cooperation. According to a recent yahoo! article titled “Can a Sibling Take […]
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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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