Passing a vacation home to the next generation is rarely straightforward. A vacation home fills a variety of roles. For a lot of my clients, they are places to gather with family and friends to make memories. For others clients, they provide a retreat from the demands of daily life. And for yet others, a […]
Certain over-the-counter pain medications can increase hypertension. Over-the-counter drugs are relatively easy for adults to access. For this reason, many people assume they are harmless and fail to read the labels. Many medications often have warnings for people under a certain age, women who are pregnant, or those with certain medical conditions. According to a […]
Retirement costs can add up fast. Life is full of surprises. Sometimes these can be expensive. With a fixed income in retirement, unanticipated expenses can feel incredibly intimidating. According to a recent Money Talks News article titled “11 Huge Retirement Costs That Are Often Overlooked,” awareness of common high cost expenses in retirement can help you […]
Low folate could increase risk of dementia. Dementia involves a decrease in cognitive functioning. Although genetic factors influence the likelihood of developing this disease, research has also made connections to lifestyle factors. Poor diet and activity level have been largely recognized as being connected to the development of dementia. According to a recent Medical News […]
Poor lifestyle choices may lead to liver damage. The liver is an important organ. A very important organ, it turns out. After blood exits the digestive tract, it is filtered through the liver. One significant role is to metabolize and remove toxins. This protects the rest of the body. According to a recent AARP article […]
Cryptocurrency should be included in estate planning. I know I have posted more than a few blog post on this subject of late. However, cryptocurrency has been in the news quite a bit lately. Generally speaking, the meaning of "currency" has changed throughout the years. Early in human history, people bartered goods and services for […]
The generous Trump era estate and gift tax exemptions are in countdown mode. According to an article in The Wall Street Journal titled “Estate and Gift Taxes 2021—2022: What’s New This Year and What You Need to Know,” these important exemptions are set to lapse in 2025. Does time seem to be flying for you, […]
Making a gift can trigger unintended consequences. Gift giving is an important part of many occasions and celebrations. People give presents at birthdays, weddings, milestone events, and holidays. Although these are common times for gift giving, presents are not necessarily restricted to these occasions. According to a recent Mondaq article titled “The Annual Exclusion For […]
Making mistakes in a last will and testament is costly. Everyone makes mistakes. It is part of being human. Learning lessons from experience allows people to avoid repeating these actions. Sometimes there is not an opportunity for a second chance. In these instances, it is wise to consider the experiences of others. According to a […]
Identifying elder financial abuse early can minimize the damage. The majority of people do not want to see any harm come to their loved ones. This is why parents monitor the phones and computers of their children and take them to the doctor when they show signs of illness. As parents age, the adult children […]
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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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