Retiring from driving can protect you and others. A driver license is a symbol of freedom in the United States. For decades youths have eagerly awaited their sixteenth birthdays so they could begin get their license. Many people fear the inexperience of young drivers on the road. According to a recent AARP article titled “Is […]
Our Law Firm COVID-19 Response With the current events surrounding COVID-19, we are reminded of the frailty and unpredictability of life. Everyone has been impacted in some way—whether through the closing of businesses, quarantining of loved ones, or the social distancing of the general population. Because the services we provide are especially important to individuals […]
Revising your estate plan is an essential step. You knew you needed to set up an estate plan. In fact, you set up an appointment with an experienced estate planning attorney and followed through. Congratulations! An estate plan is now in place. You are done. Or are you? According to a recent Dayton Business Journal […]
Disney has become a titan of the entertainment industry. Walt Disney started as a young child from Kansas City with big dreams and a creative mind. Years later, he became a successful visionary and filmmaker. The Disney name and company has become one of the most valuable in the world. According to a recent Wealth […]
IRA withdrawals can trigger penalties. You have an IRA. Perhaps you have more than one. You have signifiant assets tied up in these accounts. Can you access and use this money? According to a recent Investopedia article titled “9 Penalty-Free IRA Withdrawals,” the answer is not so simple. How so? Making IRA withdrawals make bring […]
Kirk Douglas left a significant estate. Kirk Douglas had a prolific career. For some 40 years, he worked steadily. Although his career slowed in the early 1980s, he still had a significant estate upon his death. According to a recent Wealth Advisor article titled “Kirk Douglas Lived Well, Died Rich And May Trigger $200M Los […]
Estate planning laws have changes, especially when it comes to the beloved "stretch" IRA. With a stretch IRA, those inheriting IRAs could take "required minimum distributions" over their lifetimes. Before January 1, 2020, stretch IRAs were a significant estate planning tool. That is the date the "Setting Every Community Up for Retirement (or SECURE) Act" […]
An end-of-life checklist can help you accomplish your goals. Very few people think about end-of-life issues. No, really. In fact, even fewer people plan for them. Be one of the few. According a recent Maricopa article titled “Make an end-of-life checklist,” taking time to outline and organize your affairs will help you in the long-term. […]
Long-distance caregiving presents its own challenges. Your parents are aging. Whether their bodies are degrading mentally or physically, they may need a little more help. Unfortunately, you live out of town. According to a recent AARP article titled “Long-Distance Caregiving: 5 Key Steps to Providing Care From Afar,” caregiving brings with it several challenges. These […]
Early IRA contributions can benefit your financial situation. We are solidly into the year 2020. Time is a fast flowing river. In fact, we are fewer than two months away from the tax filing deadline. You are looking at your finances and realize you can still contribute to your IRA for 2020. You have always […]
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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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