Mistakes in planning for retirement can lead to unnecessary and avoidable stress. Planning for retirement starts early. If you started saving at the beginning of your career, you should have a decent nest egg when you are nearing retirement. Even so, planning does not necessarily equate to wise planning. According to a recent AARP article […]
Estate planning involves checking items off your to-do list. To-do lists are helpful in a variety of circumstances. They provide a visual representation of what you need to do and what you have already accomplished. Even so, your list is only as good as the items on it. According to a recent Spotlight News article […]
Personal and financial maturity are fundamental to being prepared to receive an inheritance. Your children are adults. Each of them has embarked on higher education, technical training, done a stint in the military, or gone right into the workforce. As you prepare your estate plan, you begin to wonder whether your children are capable of […]
Tax penalties can be especially stressful in retirement. You have built your nest egg. Now you are in or nearing retirement. In retirement, you should have nothing to do but enjoy the fruits of your labors free from worry. According to a recent Money Talks News article titled “3 Tax Penalties That Can Ding Your […]
Whole farm planning involves considering the next generation. If you own a family farm, your wealth is in your work. You may have inherited the land from previous generations. Perhaps you plan to pass this family business to your children and grandchildren. A smooth transfer of a farm does not simply happen. It takes forethought. […]
Tax mistakes in retirement can threaten financial security. Saving for retirement is important. We have all heard this, yes? You need money to pay for bills, mortgages, food, and vacations. Once you enter retirement comfortably, you may be less than careful with your finances. According to a recent Money Talks News article titled “5 Tax […]
Making a trust an IRA beneficiary can be complicated. You have a traditional IRA as part of your retirement planning. This tool serves you well and is straightforward in providing retirement income. Even so, an IRA can complicate matters in estate planning. According to a recent Wealth Advisor article titled “Should A Living Trust Be […]
A Charitable Remainder Trust can be a tax-efficient means of passing on your IRA when you die. You have been saving for retirement for most, if not all, of your working years. Each year you have set aside a portion of your paycheck into a company-sponsored retirement plan or a traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA). […]
People should undertake a beneficiary review every few years. You have several types of assets. You own a home. You have retirement accounts and bank accounts. You even purchased a life insurance policy. According to a recent The Street article titled “Secure your IRA – Review Your Beneficiary Forms Now,” some of these assets should […]
It can be easy to overlook opportunities for tax breaks. You are recently retired. During your working years, you understood where you could save money on taxes. Since you stopped working full time, your tax situation has changed. You believe your deduction days are a thing of the past. Not necessarily. According to a recent […]
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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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