The unexpected death of a spouse is devastating. Many factors in life cannot be controlled. Some of these can lead to untimely deaths. Even those who make healthy decisions can become victims of tragic accidents, sudden illnesses, or unfortunate genetics. According to a recent New Haven Register article titled “Are you prepared if your spouse […]
Helen McCrory left her estate to loved ones. Some public figures choose to share every aspect of their lives with others. Other celebrities prefer to keep some or most of their personal lives private. Like Chadwick Boseman, Helen McCrory kept her illness secret. According to a recent SK Pop article titled “What was Helen McCrory’s […]
Family fights arose in the after the death of Johnny Cash. While "the Man in Black" was a talented musician, he was not without his personal struggles. Just like everyone not in the public eye. Perhaps this is one reason why his work resonated with so many people. His incredible voice was able to capture […]
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 […]
Beneficiary designations cannot be overlooked in estate planning. Movies and media often misrepresent estate planning. They tend to focus only on the last will and testament of an individual. In doing so, it appears this is the only means of distributing wealth. Nothing could be further from reality. According to a recent Kiplinger article titled […]
Hiring an estate planning attorney is always a good idea. Okay, that sounds self-serving, but stay with me on this. Many people try to do estate planning on their own. They think they can simply download a document from the internet and call it good. Generally, this does not turn out well. Even if a […]
Tony Siragusa was but 55 years old when he died. Sports commentators tend to be former athletes. As such, people tend to believe they are in fairly good health. This assumption makes the death of Tony “The Goose" Siragusa in June of this year surprising. According to a recent MSN article titled “What Was NFL […]
Chadwick Boseman left a legacy of support. People are drawn to superhero stories. They like the idea of someone protecting and caring for others. Although the death of a hero onscreen is hard, the death of a respected person in real life is more devastating. Fans were shocked when the Black Panther actor died on […]
It is important to follow the estate planning fundamentals. Many people believe wealth is the pivotal factor for estate planning. This is inaccurate. Age is actually the determinative factor when it comes to whether a person needs an estate plan. Generally, anyone age 18 or older would benefit from making preparations for incapacity or death. […]
Transfer on Death (TOD) accounts require a beneficiary to be named. Although most people believe money passes to heirs through a last will and testament after probate, but there are alternatives. A trust is one common option in providing greater control over the distribution of assets outside of probate. Additionally, certain assets pass through beneficiary […]
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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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