Estate planning requires attention to detail. If you are an American adult, you should have an estate plan. This planning is not reserved for those who exceed the 2021 federal estate tax exemption of $11.7 million per person. Effective estate plans are essential to protecting you, your assets, and your loved ones. Poor estate planning […]
A last will and testament protects against a variety of negative consequences. Preventative measures are important. Many people keep umbrellas in their cars in case it rains. Applying sunscreen is common to decrease the chances of developing skin cancer. Expectant mothers often pack hospital bags in advance so they are ready to "deliver" at anytime. […]
A trust provides benefits beyond what beneficiary designations accomplish. When it comes to estate planning, every family and individual family member is different. Although people may have similar assets, they have unique goals and circumstances. All of these variables influence whether a trust should be including in an estate plan. According to a recent Nj.com […]
Estate planning is necessary for adult Americans. Adults have many responsibilities. They pay bills, go to work, and may even be caring for children or aging loved ones. In the midst of hectic schedules, it is all too easy to forget important tasks. According to a recent Big Easy Magazine article titled “Estate Planning Is […]
The cost to young families without an estate plan is high. Young families are busy. Understatement. Diaper changing, potting training, doctor visits, meal times, and bedtime routines are exhausting. Many parents feel as if their lives are in constant motion and chaos. They can barely muster enough energy to go to bed much less think […]
All adults should have a last will and testament, living will, and a health care power of attorney. When you are a child, you depend on your parents. If you get sick, they call your doctor, take you to the appointment, and give you the prescribed medicine. You depend on them for food, clothing, and […]
Knowing estate planning terms is a helpful start to preparing for your future. You are many things. You are talented. You are kind. You are a hard worker. Even so, you are not an estate planning attorney. Although you have heard you need an estate plan, you are not exactly sure what this means. According […]
Naming a guardian is important when you have minor children. No, it is essential. Are you a parent of minor children? If yes, your financial situation may feel strained. In addition to the expenses you had before children, you are now feeding more mouths and clothing more bodies. Estate planning may be at the bottom […]
Estate planning requires proactive steps. Perhaps you have never made an estate plan. Maybe you recently moved to another state, making the legality of your previous plan uncertain. Whatever the reason, you are searching for an estate planning attorney to begin the process. According to a recent EconoTimes article titled “Top 3 Estate Planning Tips […]
There are different types of powers of attorney. You never know if illness or accident will incapacitate you. This simple fact has never felt more personal than it does during a global pandemic. Preparing for incapacity requires power of attorney planning. According to a recent FedWeek article titled “The Options in Granting Powers of Attorney,” […]
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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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