The estate of Aretha Franklin took years to settle. Communication is essential in various aspects of life. Spouses with poor communication can quickly grow apart and find resentment building. Inadequately outlined procedures and structures can be the bane of businesses. Failing to share about estate planning wishes can lead to costly court battles. Understatement. According […]
Glenn Frey left both a legacy of music for the world and provision for his family. Many people dream of being a guitarist in a successful band. Few realize this dream. Glenn Frey was one of the few fortunate and talented individuals who made a living from making music for the enjoyment of the masses. […]
The role of probate judges is to oversee estate administration. Generally speaking, judges are responsible for upholding the local and federal laws in the courts. In some cases, this involves deciding on appropriate discipline for criminal actions. In other cases, judges must oversee the execution of legal documents for business arrangements or estate plans. According […]
Confusion surrounds the last will of Jerry Springer. Many people enjoy watching the drama of others. For some, it is another unfortunate avenue in our culture for schadenfreude. Although this is evident from the numerous reality television shows in syndication following the lives of various individuals and families, this phenomenon is not new. In the […]
Dying without a last will causes many complications. Death is inevitable. Despite this fact, many people choose to act as if ignoring this fact will somehow alter reality. This denial can reduce uncomfortable thoughts and emotions for a time, but it is not sustainable and can have negative impacts. According to a recent The Wall […]
In-laws can either bring great joy or great frustration. Family dynamics range from contentious at best to primarily peaceful. Sometimes parents never approve of the spouses their children choose. As my mother-in-law teased, "Behind every successful man is an amazed and astonished mother-in-law!" Other families feel like they gained a new beloved child each wedding […]
Sometimes disinheriting stepchildren is a good idea. Having a blended family in the United States is pretty common. Sometimes one party may have a child or children from a previous marriage or relationship before marrying the love of their life. In many cases, both partners have been married before and have children from their previous […]
“Per stirpes” is a designation for passing assets to heirs. Legal jargon can involve a lot of Latin and also be confusing. Legal jargon also has real implications for the lives of Americans. It is present in government statutes, business contracts, and estate planning. According to a recent Motley Fool article titled “What Does Per […]
Aretha Franklin left a voicemail for her attorney in the months preceding her death. Estate planning is essential because it allows people to communicate their wishes regarding what happens to their assets when they die. To be legally binding, estate planning documents must be prepared and signed according to specific rules. Simply stating wishes to […]
The language used in estate planning can be more vague for some requests. How something is said is often just as important as what is said. People communicate just as much through body language and tone of voice as they do with their words. Although these sensory details are often missing in estate planning documents, […]
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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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