Adding people to a bank account gives them access to the funds. There are times when someone may need to access your bank account to manage your finances. If you are incapacitated, you are unable to accomplish certain tasks on your own. It may be tempting to simply add someone as an owner of the […]
Estate planning is one important step to caring for your loved ones after your incapacity or death. I have heard many excuses over my career as an estate planning attorney. Many people think estate planning is only for the super wealthy. Others believe it is only important if they are married or have children. These […]
Claiming Social Security can feel like a balancing act. For many, Social Security is a key consideration for retirement. Even so, the benefits will not allow you to maintain your current standard of living in most instances. For this reason, you will need to manage your current savings and maximize your Social Security benefit. According […]
Blended families with multiple children can make trust planning essential. You and your spouse met. You fell in love. You got married. You also brought your own respective children to the new relationship. Together, you navigated the joining of two families. According to a recent The Daily Sentinel article titled “Estate Planning: A Trust Can […]
Probate is particularly complicated when there is no last will and testament. Settling an estate can take time. The executor who is named in the will must be approved by the probate court. When this is done, the executor can inventory and secure assets, notify creditors, pay debts and bills, distribute assets, and file the […]
Married couples should weigh pros and cons of joint trusts and separate trusts. Perhaps you have been married for just a short time. Maybe you are celebrating another decade of life together. Either way, you are wanting to include trust planning in your estate plan. You must now answer whether you want joint trusts or […]
You are newly widowed and are concerned about your rights to your deceased husband's Social Security benefits. And rightfully so. It is easy to make mistakes when it comes to Social Security. When to take Social Security benefits is a major decision that has major consequences for not only the worker but his spouse. According […]
Joint accounts can prove helpful or problematic. Estate planning can feel daunting. If you are a private person, the public nature of probate may be particularly unappealing. Even if you have a last will and testament, not all assets should necessarily pass through your last will and testament. Some assets will be distributed to heirs […]
A mortgage does not disappear when the home owner dies. You recently inherited from the estate of your parents. This inheritance included the family home. Although inheriting a residence can be beneficial, it can also bring challenges. According to a recent Bankrate article titled “Does the home you inherited include a mortgage?,” the situation can […]
Do not neglect estate planning for your second marriage. Preparing for a wedding and a marriage can be stressful, especially if it is not your first trip down the aisle. With COVID-19, you may feel as if there is no end to challenges. As you and your future spouse plan for you big day, the […]
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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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