A checkup should be scheduled when warning signs of dementia are first noticed. Your loved ones are getting older. Each time you visit, you notice new lines crossing their faces, especially if time and distance make those visits less frequent than you would like. You have also recognized changes in memory and temperament. According to […]
Arlington National Cemetery is expected to update its rules for burial eligibility. Millions of men and women have and continue to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. Many of these soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines have died in the line of duty. Others have passed away after returning home to civilian life. According to a […]
Blended families require special considerations, especially when it comes to estate planning. Blended families are common in America. Many adults get married and have children, then divorce and remarry. Some then lather, rinse, and repeat. Although common, remarriage creates more complex family systems. More complex family systems can be a nightmare without proper estates planning. […]
Each quarter of the calendar year provides opportunities for estate planning. Businesses often divide their fiscal calendars into quarters. There are often benchmarks and checkups scheduled every three months. Doing so allows the business to better understand and manage its financial health. According to a recent Victoria Advocate article titled “Make quarterly payments to estate […]
Several strategies exists when it comes to providing inheritances to children. People loving giving advice. It seems everyone has an opinion about something. People especially love giving advice about parenting. According to a recent The Wall Street Journal article titled “When to Give Inheritance Money to Your Kids,” you may get conflicting messages about when your […]
The Mediterranean diet may reduce risk for developing Alzheimer’s or dementia. There is a common phrase “you are what you eat.” You have likely heard it numerous times throughout your childhood and adulthood. Athough it seems silly when interpreted at its literal extreme, the phrase holds wisdom. According to a recent Barchester article titled “Mediterranean […]
Married Americans may be able to use a SLAT in their estate planning. Estate taxes allow the government to take a portion of what people own when they die. Some people will only be impacted by this at the federal level. Others will owe money to both federal and state governments, if the latter imposes […]
On Veterans Day, November 11, we remember all of those who have served in the United States military. However, on Memorial Day, the third Monday in May, we remember all of those who have given "the last full measure" in their service to this country. And there sure have been a lot of them. We living […]
The proposed tax plan would impact the estate planning of many Americans. In leadership transitions, you can expect changes. You can see this with college athletics. When one coach is fired and a new coach is hired, the new coach selects a team of assistant coaches and new recruits. One may argue this is why […]
Original Medicare has limits to what it will cover. Americans age 65 or older are eligible for Medicare coverage. Those with certain qualifying disabilities are also eligible for this coverage. Medicare provides health insurance benefits to these individuals. According to a recent AARP article titled “7 Things Medicare Doesn’t Cover,” there are certain expenses not […]
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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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