Organization can be helpful for future planning. Many people jump into Spring cleaning during this time of year. They have a list of projects they want to tackle before the oppressive heat of summer. Sometimes these projects are thwarted by uncooperative weather like we have been experiencing in Overland Park of late. According to a […]
Financial affairs are often ignored as loved ones are dying. When loved ones are ill or dying, there already are many emotional and physical demands on the family. Family members are responsible for overseeing care. Sometimes this involves personally taking the loved one to appointments, preparing meals, or helping with bathing and dressing. Other times, […]
A last will and testament is valuable to estate planning. Journalism is known for the tagline “If it bleeds, it leads.” Headlines are crafted to attract attention. Since 2020, COVID-19 has become one of the most common topics of news headlines in the United States and around the world. Although COVID-19 has negatively impacted the […]
Creating an estate plan should be treated as a priority. What people value can be see in what they actually prioritize. Students can say their education is important to them but spend little time studying. Athletes who do not practice demonstrate they do not want to improve or win. According to a recent The Street […]
College students often neglect estate planning. Life is full of transitions. One important time of transition is that from adolescence to adulthood. Corresponding with this transition, young people either move directly to a career or into further education. Regardless the path they take, estate planning if often overlooked. According to a recent Wealth Advisor article […]
Having an estate plan is foundational to protecting loved ones and assets. People are planners. We plan our routes when driving. We prepare for meetings at work. We develop five- and ten-year plans. According to a recent Digital Journal article titled “What is an Estate Plan and What are its Benefits?,” many people, unfortunately, neglect […]
Conversations with aging parents about their finances can benefit their estate planning. Young children often know little about their parents. This is partly because children are interested in few things but themselves. It also can stem from a family rule about certain topics being off limits. Finances is often one such topic. According to a […]
A comprehensive estate plan does not simply appear out of thin air. Young people often do not consider their own mortality. It is common to believe the next day will be much like the one before it. Since early 2020, the uncertainty of life has become more pronounced for many Americans. As a result, the […]
A safe deposit box is not the best solution for all your valuables. Security and access are often at odds. Consider your electronic devices or accounts. If there were no passwords or security codes, you could more easily login from any device. While it would be convenient, it would also leave these accounts vulnerable. According […]
Certain events should trigger an estate plan checkup. Nothing in your life happens in a vacuum. Your personal and work decisions impact each other. The decisions of others also can affect you and your loved ones. According to a recent Kiplinger article titled “2021 Estate Planning Checkup: Is Your Estate Plan Up to Date?,” what […]
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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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