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 […]
The estate and gift tax exemption is set to decrease in 2026. Estate taxes do not affect everyone. With a threshold of $12.06 million for individuals and $24.12 million for married couples, few American households need to plan for federal estate taxes at this time. But, whoa. This may be changing in the not-too-distant future. […]
A testamentary trust can be created after you die. Some people really like the idea of using a trust in their estate planning. The control over the eventual inheritance distribution is appealing. These individuals are often torn between the appeal of a trust and the work it takes to maintain a trust. According to a […]
A vacation home can be challenging to bequeath. Families often make and retain fond memories from vacations. For those who own a vacation home, these memories are often overwhelming tied to a specific location. After all: location, location, location. While vacation homes bring joy in life, they can bring complications when the owner dies. According […]
It is possible to refuse an inheritance. Many people and cultures consider it rude to decline a gift. Chances are you were told to smile and thank your relative for the Christmas or birthday present you did not like. In fact, you may even have had to wear it the next time you saw this […]
Marriage age gaps make a difference in estate planning. Weddings are joyous occasions. For those who choose to celebrate their marriage surrounded by friends and family, weddings require a lot of preparation. Beyond the wedding itself, marriages require thoughtfulness and communication about a variety of topics. According to a recent Barron article titled “Couples with […]
Gifting is a popular estate planning and wealth transfer tool. You are considering giving money to charities or family members as part of your estate planning strategy. Perhaps you are what is now considered "wealthy" and desire to use the gift tax exemption to decrease your taxable estate. Maybe you may simply enjoy supporting a […]
Trusts can solve a number of estate planning problems. Many people think of the ultra wealthy when they envision the use of trusts in estate planning. They imagine “trust fund babies” driving foreign cars, having parties on yachts, and never working a day in their lives. According to a recent Market Watch article titled “3 […]
Married couples should weigh pros and cons of joint trusts and separate trusts. Perhaps you have been married for just a short time. Maybe you are celebrating another decade of life together. Either way, you are wanting to include trust planning in your estate plan. You must now answer whether you want joint trusts or […]
Trusts serve several purposes. What mental images are formed when you think of trust? Do you think of millionaires? Thurston Howell III and Lovey, perhaps? Although trusts can certain help preserve wealth, they are not only for the rich. This was recently confirmed by a Stamford Advocate article titled “Trusts are not for the wealthy […]
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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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