Certain transactions with retirement accounts can trigger penalties. Retirement accounts like IRAs can be wonderful investment tools for your golden years. Depending on the account, they can also provide tax incentives while you are working or while you are retired. Because they are focused on helping you save for retirement and also have tax benefits, […]
Stevie Ray Vaughan left a fairly small estate. History has shown musicians on aircraft often have tragic endings. This is true of a number of legends. One of these legends was Stevie Ray Vaughan. According to a recent MSN article titled “Here's Who Inherited Stevie Ray Vaughan's Money After His Death,” Vaughan did not have […]
Estate planning for NFL teams is no small matter. Passing along assets to the next generation requires thoughtfulness for anyone. It involves even more planning when a business is one of these assets. Business succession planning and estate planning certainly must be "tackled" together, especially when the business is a professional football team (pun intended). […]
Anne Heche died tragically last month. Tragedy is a common theme in dramas. Many actors spend their careers portraying people caught in heartbreaking circumstances. Throughout her career, Ann Heche brought to life many characters navigating challenges and loss. According to a recent CNN article titled “Anne Heche's son petitions to assume control of her estate,” […]
Health insurance can feel overwhelming whether employed or retired. Medical care is valuable at any age. As adults grow older, they tend to require more appointments with physicians. The number of tests and screens grow more prevalent as the body naturally wears down with time. According to a recent Kiplinger article titled “I Can’t Retire […]
Certain social habits may demonstrate a greater risk of dementia. Relationships are important. A strong family can provide security, love, encouragement, and trust. Good friends choose to spend time with you and be a part of your life in the good and bad times. In short, people of all ages need to be in relationship […]
A pot trust can be helpful for families with multiple children. Parenting is challenging. Navigating how to care for each child as an individual, while also supporting the family unit, is no small task. It can be hard to know what each child will need in the future and how choices today will impact them […]
Gifts can be a helpful way of reducing estate tax liability. Estate taxes can cost certain estates significantly. Because taxes can reduce inheritances to heirs, it is not surprising when people try to plan strategically to reduce these costs. Sometimes these give rise to cases and questions in Tax Court. Rut row. According to a […]
A living will is essential in a medical crisis. Families commonly have to make truly challenging decisions regarding health care of loved ones. Often these choices involve whether to provide life-sustaining treatments. The burden of this responsibility is heavy indeed. According to a recent Forbes article titled “How Does A Living Will Work?,” advanced planning for […]
It can be helpful to reduce the size of a probate estate. The probate courts exist to oversee the passing of property between people and their heirs. Like many legal systems, it can be slow. When time is money, the costs can certainly add up. According to a recent Indianapolis Business Journal article titled “Try […]
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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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