Comprehensive estate planning has several key components. People have long valued knowledge. It is natural to want to understand. In fact, I feel most vulnerable when I do not even know what I do not even know. And that encompasses too many areas to list! How about you? From the time children learn to speak, […]
A co-trustee can be helpful in the administration of an estate. Revocable trusts can simplify the distribution of assets after death. Often trustmakers (aka grantors) make themselves the trustees of revocable trusts while they are alive. In addition to serving as trustees themselves, some individuals choose to appoint co-trustees. According to a recent The Street […]
Minor children are a vulnerable population. Children need trustworthy and caring adults in their lives. Even adolescents who just want to be independent rely on others for food, safety, shelter, love, and guidance. Often these "others" are the parents of the children, but not always. According to a recent The News-Enterprise article titled “Children need […]
A testamentary trust can give people more control from the grave. No, really. Those leaving inheritances can often feel torn. They know the assets they leave to loved ones could provide support in times of need. They also know their heirs may not be ready to make wise financial decisions when they inherit. A significant […]
Estate planning is not limited to a last will and testament. If you have watched a Hollywood movie or read a novel about someone leaving an inheritance, you have likely heard of a last will and testament. This is unsurprising as it is the most common legal document used to distribute assets to heirs. Unfortunately, […]
Placing larger assets in a revocable living trust could simplify distribution. Many people want to simplify their estate planning. Their definition of a simple estate plan will guide what documents are included. If simple means a basic estate plan, the individuals will likely opt for a last will and testament over a trust. If they […]
Placing a home in a trust can be helpful or harmful. Protecting wealth and distributing assets can feel overwhelming. People worry about protecting their assets from bad life choices made by their heirs. They also worry about tax implications and whether their heirs will be able to pay these after they have died. According to […]
Splitting an inheritance with a sibling after the death of a loved one can be complicated. Your family is close. All siblings are equally responsible and none has any marital strife (of which you are aware). In short, your family has few liabilities but has ample love and respect for each other. Your parents explained […]
Trusts have several estate planning benefits. Many misunderstandings exist around estate planning. One of the most common misconceptions involves trusts. People tend to think this estate planning tool is only for those who are ultra-wealthy. According to a recent US News article titled “Trusts Explained,” a trust can address a number of estate planning goals […]
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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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