A revocable trust may not be necessary. People who love fluffy bread but do not understand the chemistry of baking may believe more yeast yields larger loaves. A baker knows the best results require a delicate balance of the key ingredients and the proper kneading and proofing of the dough rather than simply adding more […]
A life estate means the original owner can remain in their home as a life tenant. Estate planning is multifaceted. Although there are many ways to accomplish the transfer of property, not all are equally beneficial for every circumstance. States have their own laws. Families have unique dynamics. People have varying wealth and tax liability. […]
The cost of long-term care is not going down. People are not all powerful. They cannot stop the steady march of time. Even making healthy decisions does not stop the aging process. As people get older, they require more assistance as their bodies begin to fail. According to a recent The Indiana Lawyer article titled […]
Some insurance policies are necessary through all life stages. Insurance is certainly helpful in adulthood. Without car insurance, a simple fender bender could prove devastating to any budget. Home owners insurance is a lifesaver should your basement get flooded, your roof get struck by lightening, or your neighbor boy hit a baseball through the window […]
Not all policy holders use their long-term care insurance. Nobody likes making an investment with no return. It feels pointless and like a terrible waste. Even so, some investments require a gamble. Or do they? According to a recent Yahoo Finance article titled “What Happens if You Don't Use Long-Term Care Insurance as a Senior?,” […]
Long-term care can drain your assets significantly if you do not prepare. As people age, their bodies become more fragile. Eventually, they require assistance from others. For some, their health status may be strong enough to simply move in with a loved one who has few responsibilities. Even with loved ones willing and capable of […]
Elder law and estate planning are not synonymous. Your parent is getting older. In fact, you are recognizing signs of memory problems as well as physical frailty. Although your parent can live independently now, you recognize this will not last forever. You do not know what to do. According to a recent Forbes article titled […]
Long-term care is especially important for women to consider. As we age, we require more assistance. For some, failing memory can create dangerous situations. For example, people may take more medication doses than necessary or set kitchen fires by forgetting food left on the stove or that the gas has been left on. Those who […]
Women should plan for long-term care needs. The health of both men and women decline as they age. That is an unavoidable fact. Despite the universality of aging and death, women tend to live longer than men. About 74 percent of single households for those over age 80 are women. Need some anecdotal proof? Visit […]
How you divide your estate plan impacts your loved ones. Parents who want to leave their assets to the next generation will have more decisions to make if they have more than one child. If you have one child, he or she can be a solo heir without triggering jealously. On the other hand, under […]
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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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