People of all ages have retirement questions. At least they should. Regardless, most people think about retirement at some point throughout their careers. Some envision a life outside of the office. They imagine traveling, devoting time to hobbies, and visiting grandchildren. Others primarily consider the financial implications of retirement. According to a recent Kiplinger article […]
You may need to tackle a checklist after the death of your spouse. Loosing the love of your life is hard. This is, of course, an understatement. Nothing can prepare you for the pain of such a loss. Unfortunately, the world ignores this burden and continues to make demands. According to a recent Forbes article […]
The estate of Marilyn Monroe is still generating income. And lots of it, too. Many actors, musicians, and models have lived and died in Hollywood. Some have found success both personally and professionally. These fortunate individuals died surrounded by friends and loved ones. For others, success took a tragic turn. According to a recent Cheat […]
An unfunded trust will undermine your estate planning. Your estate planning goals included avoiding probate. You also desired to simplify asset management should you become incapacitated. Consequently, your experienced estate planning attorney recommended a revocable living trust. You agreed and happily signed the papers for the creation of your living trust. According to a recent […]
Charles Schulz is still generating income in death. Growing up, I loved the Peanuts comics and television specials. I still do. As an adult, seeing Charlie Brown, Woodstock, and Snoopy still brings a smile to my face. I passed this fondness to my own children. Often cards I receive on birthdays from them feature one […]
An estate planning checklist can keep you accountable and organized. When it comes to estate planning, creating and reviewing your plan is a significant step. Without an estate plan in place, you will leave the settlement of your affairs up to the probate courts and the laws of your state. This is not ideal. Your […]
Neither your last will nor your revocable trust supersedes your beneficiary forms. Do you have a retirement account? If yes, you have likely seen a beneficiary designation form. Retirement accounts are one of several types of assets passed to heirs through beneficiary designations. Many people simply fill out the form upon the creation of the […]
A letter of last instruction can provide clarity to loved ones. Creating an estate plan is the most important step you can take to protect your loved ones when you die. If you have done this, your estate will be settled and assets distributed through legally recognized means. Although you have your estate plan in […]
Claiming Social Security can feel like a balancing act. For many, Social Security is a key consideration for retirement. Even so, the benefits will not allow you to maintain your current standard of living in most instances. For this reason, you will need to manage your current savings and maximize your Social Security benefit. According […]
Everyone needs to plan for retirement. Retirement may be couple of years away or a couples of decades away. Either way, it is coming. You may be able to choose the time of your retirement. Cutbacks or health issues may force you into retirement earlier than anticipated. According to a recent Nasdaq article titled “Do […]
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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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