Dementia increases COVID-19 risks. Certain conditions are often connected having greater risk factors when it comes to specific infections or viruses. This is no different with COVID-19. A previous blog post outlined connections between obesity and COVID-19 complications. According to recent ABC News 2 article titled “Ohio university study shows people with dementia are more […]
Certain collections could be worth a fortune. Nostalgia is a significant market. Movies, clothing, and toys from the past often trigger fond childhood memories. People find both monetary and sentimental value in the items they collect. According to a recent The Wealth Advisor article titled “Estate Planning for Your Collections May Be a Smart Decision […]
Supplements may not dramatically reduce the severity of COVID-19 symptoms. The COVID-19 virus has been present in the United States for more than a year. In fact, this time last year the Kansas City area was under stay-at-home orders. Remember that? Much information and misinformation has circulated in 2020 and 2021 regarding the virus. Understatement. […]
The estate of Aretha Franklin may owe money to the government. Aretha Franklin certainly had a beautiful voice. Unfortunately, her estate was left in an mess. This left a mess for her family. According to a recent Detroit Free Press article titled “Aretha Franklin estate reaches deal with IRS to pay off claimed $7.8 million […]
Telehealth appointments rose in popularity and accessibility in 2020. COVID-19 ushered in many changes. Many businesses and restaurants increased their online presence. Similarly, some healthcare professionals added telehealth appointments to their offerings. According to an August Caring Bridge article titled “5 Tips to Prepare for a Telehealth Appointment,” how you prepare for your virtual appointment […]
Carefully consider when you should claim Social Security benefits. You are nearing retirement. As you review your finances, you are trying to determine when you should claim your Social Security benefits. You wonder at what age Social Security is most commonly claimed. The answer found in a 2020 analysis by the Bipartisan Policy Center was […]
All adult Americans need an estate plan. Age 18 is an important year. In many states, this is the age when you can first vote, join the military, and be recognized as an independent adult. Although being an adult in the legal sense comes with many benefits, you also have greater responsibilities after hitting this […]
It is important to prepare for your estate planning meeting. You have scheduled an appointment with an experienced estate planning attorney. Congratulations! You have taken the first important step to protecting everyone you love and everything you have. By simply making an appointment, you are ahead of the majority of your American peers in estate […]
Leaving an equal inheritance is not always fair. And, leaving a fair inheritance is not always equal. It can be complicated, yes? You have several children. As you plan for your asset distribution, you consider giving equal amounts to each. This seems fair at first glance. According to a recent The New York Times article […]
Select and purchase a burial plot before you die. When you die, your remains will need to be laid to rest. Some people choose to be cremated. Their ashes are then spread or stored. Those who choose not to be cremated will need a burial plot, unless you choose to have your cremains buried in […]
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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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