Certain wealth transfer could require the filing of a gift tax return. Some people really like giving gifts and do so any chance they get. That is their love language. Others struggle to give presents for one reason or another, even on special occasions like birthdays and holidays. Wherever you naturally fall when it comes […]
Estate plan updates are vital to protecting loved ones and your assets. What comes to mind when you consider risky behavior? Tom Cruise in "Risky Business"? I digress. Perhaps you think of climbing a mountain without ropes. Maybe you envision people parachuting out of perfectly good airplanes. You likely believe few people choose high stakes […]
Long-term care insurance is better to purchase before you need it. Once again, I have mastered the obvious. As people age, financial priorities shift. Sometimes, this is a result of changes in circumstances. Other times, it stems from gained wisdom and experience. When it comes to preparing for retirement and health care needs, all of […]
Reproductive factors may make some women more prone to developing dementia than others. Spoiler alert. Men and women are biologically different. The risks for certain illnesses are higher or lower depending on sex. Symptoms may even present themselves differently. Prevention and development may also have distinct considerations. According to a recent The Daily Mail article […]
Family caregivers for seniors are often rearing their own children simultaneously. It is hard for many people to imagine their parents aging. Parents are the ones who reared them and took care of them physically and emotionally as children. These same loved ones who provided so much care and support will eventually require assistance. That […]
Singles benefit from estate planning. There has been a trend for several years to delay marriage. This means many people are often single throughout their twenties and into their early thirties. It may be tempting for these individuals to forgo estate planning because they have no obvious heirs. According to a recent Hood County News […]
The finances and health of "elder orphans" are in greater danger than for those who have family. Orphans are a vulnerable population. They have lost both parents and are at risk of being abused, neglected, or exploited. Elderly individuals can also become vulnerable when they have no living spouse or family. One term for these […]
Home modifications can help seniors maintain independence longer. Dorothy Gale was right. There is really no place like home. It is comforting knowing each room, drawer, and cabinet intimately through years of use. There is also something special about sleeping on your own bed and being able to host family anytime you want. And home […]
Vitamin deficiency can lead to a greater likelihood of developing dementia. Food is key to life. It provides essential nutrients for fueling human bodies. Some foods are rich in nutrients. Others are relatively negligible. According to a recent Detroit News 4 article titled “Study shows connection between vitamin deficiency and dementia,” diets low in certain […]
Eating fish can improve brain health longevity. Fish can be a controversial food. Some people really enjoy the flavor. Others cannot stand it. For others still, it depends on the specific fish. According to a recent Money Talks News article titled “Eat This Every Week If You Hope to Avoid Dementia,” the people who enjoy […]
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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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