It is important to have a good estate planning attorney. Hiring an estate planning attorney is an important decision. People should not enter into this professional relationship lightly. Asking for recommendations from family, friends, or other professionals can be a good place to start. Whether you find options through recommendations or a web search, you […]
Memorabilia collectors should create plans for the transfer of these assets. Estate planning is essential for retaining control over who inherits assets. When preparing for the transfer of assets, most people list life insurance policies, investment accounts, and bank accounts. Tangible assets are often overlooked. According to a recent Kiplinger article titled “Estate Planning for Memorabilia […]
Trustees hold significant responsibility. Although their title is technically derived from the entities they help manage, trustees must also be trustworthy. That is the foundational requirement. Those who include a trust in their estate planning have done so to fulfill specific goals. Examples include simplifying asset distribution, protecting assets from poor decisions by heirs, or […]
Remarriage for seniors is not uncommon. Although many people envision young couples when they think of weddings, people get married and remarried at any age. For some, divorce or death leads to being single again. For others, they have simply waited longer to find the love of their life. According to a recent MSN article […]
Grief is intense after the loss of a loved one. Emotions are relatively challenging for many people. The complexity of grief can be particularly chaotic. Not only is a loved one no longer present, but the decedent is often someone who would have helped provide comfort and shoulder postmortem responsibilities. According to a recent Scubby […]
Probate can be more expensive than making an estate plan. People elect to avoid creating an estate plan for a variety of reasons. Some believe it is not important for them to take the time to do it. Others see the cost and consider it to be too expensive. According to a recent Nasdaq.com article […]
Many people believe common myths about estate planning. All cultures around the world have myths. Some of these involve stories of heroes, villains, and supernatural creatures. Others involve pithy phrases or offer solutions to common ailments. Although some of these myths are fairly harmless, others can have dire consequences. According to a recent The Street […]
Adults should have a HIPAA Authorization. Many laws and safeguards exist to protect health records. One of these laws is the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act, otherwise known as HIPAA. This Act provides directions regarding who has access to health information. According to a recent HIPAA Journal article titled “What is HIPAA Authorization?,” you […]
Ivana Trump left a large inheritance. People tend to have strong thoughts, feelings, and opinions about the Trump family. However, only in the decade has the family been connected to politics. Rather, the name has long been associated with business success and real estate. According to a recent Newsweek article titled “Ivana Trump Gives Nanny […]
Lisa Marie Presley left behind a family legacy at her death. Most people live their lives in relative obscurity. Others are household names from the time of their birth. The latter was true of Lisa Marie Presley. According to a recent NME article titled “Lisa Marie Presley’s children to inherit Graceland estate,” being the daughter […]
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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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