The fate of the Michael Nesmith estate is uncertain at this time. It is an all-to-common story. A celebrity dies and leaves behind either no estate plan or an inadequate estate plan. This results in confusion surrounding the fate of the estate. According to a recent Monterey County Weekly article titled “Michael Nesmith's four children […]
Estate plan updates are vital to protecting loved ones and your assets. What comes to mind when you consider risky behavior? Tom Cruise in "Risky Business"? I digress. Perhaps you think of climbing a mountain without ropes. Maybe you envision people parachuting out of perfectly good airplanes. You likely believe few people choose high stakes […]
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 […]
Making mistakes in a last will and testament is costly. Everyone makes mistakes. It is part of being human. Learning lessons from experience allows people to avoid repeating these actions. Sometimes there is not an opportunity for a second chance. In these instances, it is wise to consider the experiences of others. According to a […]
Reviewing an estate plan is too often neglected. Things simply do not improve on their own over time. Examples of entropy are everywhere. You know, that good old "Second Law of Thermodynamics" applied broadly? Weeds pop up in gardens. Dust accumulates on shelves. Paint begins to chip and peel. According to a recent WMUR article […]
Several circumstances should be considered when planning to leave an inheritance to minor grandchildren. Becoming a grandparent brings fresh joys. There is something special about seeing your children have children, yes? Your love grows and expands as your family changes. According to a recent Nj.com article titled “How can I leave my money to my […]
Prince left no directions for his estate when he died. The sudden death of Prince triggered a variety of heavy emotions. Family and fans were devastated at the news of his fentanyl overdose in 2016. Can you believe it has been six years? Yikes! Some eyed his estate and were filled with greed. Others saw […]
Estate planning is multifaceted. Things are almost never as simple as they look. Professionals spend decades training to perfect their skills whether they perform surgery or stenography. Watch to the end of the film credits of your favorite movie and see the vast number of individuals and skill sets required to produce a finished product. […]
Keeping your estate plan tidy will benefit your family. Most people do not enjoy cleaning their home. Despite this fact, it is less work to keep things tidy than to deep clean after an extended period of neglect. The same could be said of estate planning. According to a recent Chicago Business Journal article titled […]
The probate process does not have to be scary. Few Americans understand probate. In fact, some adults are not even aware of its existence. Perhaps this is because probate highlights an unpleasant reality. It reminds people of their own mortality. According to a recent WTOP article titled “Everything You Need to Know About Probate,” the probate […]
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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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