Not all assets are equally beneficial to inherit. People have preferences. Sometimes these are fairly arbitrary like whether someone enjoys dark or milk chocolate. [Given a choice, I always opt for dark.] Other preferences stem from what makes the most sense well-considered reasons. According to a recent Kiplinger article titled “6 of the Best Assets […]
Owning a family business requires thoughtful succession planning. Family businesses come in all shapes and sizes. Some offer goods. Others offer services. According to a recent The Tampa Bay Business Journal article titled “Selling a family business: Plan to maximize value and preserve wealth,” estate planning and succession planning are essential to any of these […]
Many Americans do not understand Social Security. Gone are the days where trading and bartering reigned supreme. Money is required to purchase necessities and, well, pay bills. This makes income essential at every life stage. Cash flow is king, they say. According to a recent Money Talks News article titled “6 Things Many Americans Get […]
Working with an experienced estate planning attorney is essential. Many things can be done on your own. You can cut down on takeout costs by making copycat recipes at home. Likewise, handmade gifts are often more meaningful and less expensive. According to a recent Pennsylvania News Today article titled “Top 7 Reasons You Need An […]
Elder law and estate planning are not synonymous. Your parent is getting older. In fact, you are recognizing signs of memory problems as well as physical frailty. Although your parent can live independently now, you recognize this will not last forever. You do not know what to do. According to a recent Forbes article titled […]
One can pass wealth to heirs using a variety of options. Whether you have been working for decades or years, you likely have accumulated assets. While you are alive, you use these to keep you fed, clothed, sheltered, and safe. After you have died, these assets no longer benefit you. According to a recent AARP […]
Certain events should trigger an estate plan checkup. Nothing in your life happens in a vacuum. Your personal and work decisions impact each other. The decisions of others also can affect you and your loved ones. According to a recent Kiplinger article titled “2021 Estate Planning Checkup: Is Your Estate Plan Up to Date?,” what […]
An inherited IRA requires special attention. Your parents or your spouse were hard workers. They were also good savers. During their careers, they allocated money each year to their retirement savings. Upon their deaths, you inherited the IRA. According to a a recent Kiplinger article titled “I Inherited an IRA. Now What?,” your relationship to […]
Making withdrawals from retirement accounts can backfire. Funding a retirement account when you are employed should be prioritized. By saving in your retirement accounts, you will have money to withdraw in retirement. These retirement savings become a significant source of income when your are in your golden years. According to a recent Smart Asset article […]
Inherited IRAs are more complicated under the SECURE Act. When you started working, you opened an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). Over the years, you have placed money in this account, and it has grown in value through that miracle of deferred compound interest. What if there are funds in the account when you die? According […]
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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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