Kansas and Missouri Estate Planning Blog

Home » Overland Park Estate Planning Lawyer
Estate planning attorneys

Do Estate Planning Attorneys Serve a Purpose?

POSTED ON: August 3, 2023 BY: Kyle Krull
Estate planning attorneys are essential to protecting yourself and your loved ones. Attorneys tend to get a bad “rap," deservedly or undeservedly. I know numerous unflattering jokes about attorneys. Like all comedy and humor, what makes them funny is the hint of truth and relatability. Okay, here is one of my favorite attorney jokes. In […]
Read More
Estate planning attorney

How Do I Vet an Estate Planning Attorney?

POSTED ON: March 23, 2023 BY: Kyle Krull
It is important to have a good estate planning attorney. Hiring an estate planning attorney is an important decision. People should not enter into this professional relationship lightly. Asking for recommendations from family, friends, or other professionals can be a good place to start. Whether you find options through recommendations or a web search, you […]
Read More
Memorabilia

How Do I Plan for Memorabilia Collections?

POSTED ON: March 22, 2023 BY: Kyle Krull
Memorabilia collectors should create plans for the transfer of these assets. Estate planning is essential for retaining control over who inherits assets. When preparing for the transfer of assets, most people list life insurance policies, investment accounts, and bank accounts. Tangible assets are often overlooked. According to a recent Kiplinger article titled “Estate Planning for Memorabilia […]
Read More
IRA

How Avoidable are IRA Mistakes?

POSTED ON: March 13, 2023 BY: Kyle Krull
Making IRA mistakes can be costly. Saving for retirement seems as if it should be pretty straightforward. Many people believe the only thing they need to do is set aside part of their paycheck every month into an IRA. Although you cannot save for retirement without setting aside money, this is only part of successful […]
Read More
Trustees

How Can Trustees Succeed in Their Roles?

POSTED ON: March 10, 2023 BY: Kyle Krull
Trustees hold significant responsibility. Although their title is technically derived from the entities they help manage, trustees must also be trustworthy. That is the foundational requirement. Those who include a trust in their estate planning have done so to fulfill specific goals. Examples include simplifying asset distribution, protecting assets from poor decisions by heirs, or […]
Read More
Grief

Can I Make Grief Less Overwhelming?

POSTED ON: March 6, 2023 BY: Kyle Krull
Grief is intense after the loss of a loved one. Emotions are relatively challenging for many people. The complexity of grief can be particularly chaotic. Not only is a loved one no longer present, but the decedent is often someone who would have helped provide comfort and shoulder postmortem responsibilities. According to a recent Scubby […]
Read More
Probate Costs

What Increases the Cost of Probate?

POSTED ON: March 3, 2023 BY: Kyle Krull
Probate can be more expensive than making an estate plan. People elect to avoid creating an estate plan for a variety of reasons. Some believe it is not important for them to take the time to do it. Others see the cost and consider it to be too expensive. According to a recent Nasdaq.com article […]
Read More
Barbara Walters

Who Will Inherit from Barbara Walters?

POSTED ON: February 17, 2023 BY: Kyle Krull
Barbara Walters left a journalistic legacy and a fortune. Broadcast journalism has played a significant role in American culture and history. As a result, news anchors and television personalities have introduced people to the effects of crime, war, natural disasters, and other significant events. As news reporting has shifted to include more online services, journalists […]
Read More
HIPAA

What is Included in a HIPAA Authorization?

POSTED ON: February 17, 2023 BY: Kyle Krull
Adults should have a HIPAA Authorization. Many laws and safeguards exist to protect health records. One of these laws is the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act, otherwise known as HIPAA. This Act provides directions regarding who has access to health information. According to a recent HIPAA Journal article titled “What is HIPAA Authorization?,” you […]
Read More
Ivana Trump

Who Inherited from Ivana Trump?

POSTED ON: February 10, 2023 BY: Kyle Krull
Ivana Trump left a large inheritance. People tend to have strong thoughts, feelings, and opinions about the Trump family. However, only in the decade has the family been connected to politics. Rather, the name has long been associated with business success and real estate. According to a recent Newsweek article titled “Ivana Trump Gives Nanny […]
Read More
1 2 3 26

Search

Get All The Marketing Updates

Blog Silos

Recent Posts

Subscribe to our e-Newsletter and Weekly Blog Digest

Ready to schedule your consultation?

Get Started Now With Harvest Law KC

Get Started Now

REMEMBER: “The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.”
This statement is required by rule of the Supreme Court of Missouri.

Harvest Law KC

5209 W 164th St
Overland Park, KS 66085

Get Directions
IMS - Estate Planning and Elder Law Practice Growth Advisors
Powered by
chevron-down