Wealth is not a prerequisite for estate planning. Newspaper headlines remind us the rich and famous need estate planning. After all, prince or pauper, no one gets out of this life alive. In fact, Prince is one example of this fact. Although he was a successful musician and his image was important to him, Prince did […]
The coronavirus underscored the importance of estate planning at any age. Estate planning is often associated with those who are older. This is likely because "seasoned citizens" have experienced more life and are coming closer to the end of their own lifespans. In short, they recognize their own mortality. According to a recent Insurance News […]
Working with an experienced estate planning attorney brings peace of mind. Some laws are pretty simple to comprehend and hard to ignore. Speed limit 45? Do not drive faster than 45 miles per hour. Duh. Other laws are more nuanced and less well-known. According to a recent Cleveland Jewish News article titled “Attorney can help […]
Including a living trust in your estate plan has its benefits. It is important to create an estate plan. When done right, it protects everyone you love and everything you have. DIY estate planning can have unintended, negative consequences. This is especially true if your goals and needs would benefit from a trust. According to […]
A letter of last instruction can provide clarity to loved ones. Creating an estate plan is the most important step you can take to protect your loved ones when you die. If you have done this, your estate will be settled and assets distributed through legally recognized means. Although you have your estate plan in […]
Do-it-yourself estate planning can leave an ugly mess. There are people who prefer to tackle projects on their own. For some, this is born from necessity. For others, curiosity or personal growth is the driving force. Perhaps you are someone who prefers do-it-yourself projects. Whether you learn how to tackle a project from your parent […]
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 […]
Picasso was a brilliant artist but a poor estate planner. When you think of "success," what images come to mind? You likely think of famous business people, scientists, entrepreneurs, or artists. Oftentimes, regular folks believe successful people are those we should emulate. According to a recent Celebrity Net Worth article titled “When Pablo Picasso Died He […]
Disclaiming assets will change how an inheritance is distributed. Let us imagine a situation where a loved one recently died. This individual left an IRA or other asset to you as an inheritance. Due to personal or financial reasons, however, you choose to not accept part or all of this inheritance. According to a recent […]
Your ex-spouse could inherit your estate without proper planning. You are divorced. This means you have an ex-spouse. Divorce proceedings and laws governing divorce can feel complicated and overwhelming. After the divorce is official, you likely do not want to thing about it ever again. According to recent Nj.com article titled “My brother died of COVID-19. […]
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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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