The timing of Social Security claims has a significant impact on finances. With the rise of inflation and cost of living, each penny counts. This is true whether you are single and starting your career or married with children. Those entering retirement may feel the financial stress acutely as income will not be generated by […]
Social Security rules can seem confusing. For many, Social Security is an important aspect of retirement income. Because it is insufficient to cover all expenses in retirement, people should also utilize retirement savings accounts. Although people will require more funds than those available through Social Security, the choices one makes regarding this benefit can impact […]
Married couples can utilize a bypass trust to provide more estate planning control. Both married and single people must face the challenges of life. They must go to work, pay bills, and navigate the deaths and illnesses of loved ones. Eventually, they must face their own deaths. It is best to have an estate plan […]
Blended families bring more complexity to estate planning. Understatement. Many households in America are blended family households. This can be a result of divorce and remarriage. Other times blended families come after the death of a spouse and remarriage. According to a recent The News-Enterprise article titled “In blended families, estate planning can have unintended […]
It is important to revisit your trust. Most things in life require maintenance. A car needs its oil changed and will require parts to be replaced as road use wears them down. Homes require new coats of paint, cleaned gutters, and constant lawn mowing. Even the human body benefits from dentist appointments, annual physicals, and […]
Taxes can be steep for those who inherit. At the current exemption threshold, few people will be impacted by the federal estate tax. Although more Americans would be subject to the federal estate tax with the proposed $6 million exemption, many people will still escape an estate tax. Those who live in states with their […]
Placing conditions on an inheritance can cause problems. In some instances, it is appropriate to require certain standards to be met before receiving a benefit. Students must earn a minimum grade to pass a course. Athletes must pass a drug test to compete at the Olympics. Even attorneys must pass the bar exam to practice […]
Surviving spouses are often left to navigate financial issues. Your spouse recently died. Your world has changed because that relationship cannot be replicated. Although it pales in comparison to the loss of your best friend, you also may have financial security. According to a recent Yahoo! Finance article “The Financial Effects of Losing a Spouse,” […]
Blended families may require more strategic estate planning. Many men and women in the United States get married, divorced or widowed, and remarried. As a result, families often consist of yours, mine, and ours children. While many families thrive with more members and more love, more people can also mean more complications. According to a […]
A last will and testament protects against a variety of negative consequences. Preventative measures are important. Many people keep umbrellas in their cars in case it rains. Applying sunscreen is common to decrease the chances of developing skin cancer. Expectant mothers often pack hospital bags in advance so they are ready to "deliver" at anytime. […]
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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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