It is important to prepare for your estate planning meeting. You have scheduled an appointment with an experienced estate planning attorney. Congratulations! You have taken the first important step to protecting everyone you love and everything you have. By simply making an appointment, you are ahead of the majority of your American peers in estate […]
You cannot afford to be passive when your spouse has a terminal illness. The news was not what you wanted. You had hoped for recovery and for a definitive treatment plan. Instead, the prognosis is poor. Your spouse is dying of a terminal illness. According to a recent Wealth Advisor article titled “Your Spouse Is […]
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 […]
Retirees should prioritize getting necessary documents for estate planning. If you are an adult, you should have an estate plan. You never know when you will die, or become incapacitated. Although you occasionally hear about people retiring in their 30s, most people retire after decades in the workforce. These older retirees should take steps now […]
Knowing how much to share about estate planning can be challenging. Your estate plan is complete. The i’s are dotted. The t’s are crossed. All your documents are signed. Reviewing your plan with your executor would be wise. Should you talk to your adult children as well? According to a recent CNBC article titled “What to […]
It is wise to discuss estate planning with your parents. Your parents are getting older. Perhaps their health is declining. Maybe they are simply nearing retirement. As they age, they may require more of your support. According to a recent Yahoo Finance article titled “How To Talk to Your Parents About Their Estate Plan (Without […]
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,” […]
Estate planning during a pandemic should be prioritized. The pandemic has changed much about how we approach daily life. People are sanitizing frequently. Friends are appreciating the value of in-person interactions. Parents are simultaneously enjoying time with their children and feeling overwhelmed with managing work and the learning environment for their children. According to a […]
You should prepare for possible incapacity. No one can predict exactly what will happen to them in life. Everyone is born. Everyone dies. What happens in between could include great happiness and also terrible tragedy, and usually a bit of both. According to a recent The Press-Enterprise article titled “Planning ahead for incapacity helps you and […]
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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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