Prince left no directions for his estate when he died. The sudden death of Prince triggered a variety of heavy emotions. Family and fans were devastated at the news of his fentanyl overdose in 2016. Can you believe it has been six years? Yikes! Some eyed his estate and were filled with greed. Others saw […]
Preparing a tax return for a deceased friend or relative can be mentally and emotionally challenging. Filing taxes is often tedious and unpleasant. Unless you work for the IRS or make money helping others prepare their tax returns, you likely despise this time of year. Although it is challenging enough to complete your own taxes, […]
Estate planning should include preparations for digital assets. I know, I know ... can I take a break from all of these posts about estate planning for digital assets? I mean, "Kyle, it seems like you have a post about digital assets every week!" Well, there is good reason for that. At its foundation, estate […]
An updated estate plan ensures your assets are distributed to desired heirs and much more. The world we live in requires constant updates. Understatement, yes? Phones, computers, and apps make changes and improvements to their systems. Often failing to update operating systems means your device loses functionality and security. According to a recent CNBC article […]
Probate is how the government oversees estate settlement. Most Americans do not understand probate. They have read news articles about celebrity estate battles or have heard stories from friends about the challenges they have faced. Stories like these often lead to people to feel fear and dread about the future of their own assets. According […]
Mobility and independence decrease with age. No surprising revelation there. People often take their mobility for granted. They walk up and down stairs in their homes and workplaces with little thought given to how their bodies allow them to perform such functions. In many instances, people are not grateful for their ability to independently move […]
Kidney stones can be incredible painful. More on that in a moment. Have you noticed that I include posts about non-estate planning matters on this blog? Even I need a break from thinking about estate planning, having prepared some 3,000 plus plans. So, thank you for bearing with me, from time to time, as I […]
Digital assets are relatively easy to accumulate and overlook. With the rise of technology, people do not have to plan in advance like they once did! Forgot to defrost chicken for dinner? No problem. You can order a meal on your phone and pick it up in minutes (or have it delivered to your door)! […]
Bad joints are common with aging. Things wear out over time and with use. This is true of brake pads on cars and batteries in devices. It is also is true of the human body. According to a recent AARP article titled “The 6 Worst Habits for Your Joints,” joints tend to be one area […]
A living trust can be good for your home and other assets. The last will and testament is the most commonly recognized estate planning document. It is certainly important to have a last will and testament for nominating guardians and distributing assets through probate. Some people find this document sufficient to meet their estate planning […]
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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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