There are certain reasons to come out of retirement. You are recently retired. Adjustments are challenging. You are enjoying the change of pace, but you still have concerns about time, money, and meaning. You wonder whether you will need to come out of retirement in the future. According to a recent MoneyTalksNews article titled “8 Signs […]
Disgruntled family members may resort to challenging your last will. Family dynamics are not always simple. Separation and divorce are a possibility. Some children become estranged or fall into addiction. These can be both emotionally taxing and problematic for estate planning. According to a recent Augusta Free Press article titled “Can you prevent someone from challenging […]
Real estate investments should be included in your estate plan. You have real estate investments. Perhaps your real estate is limited to your own home. Maybe you have expanded into commercial real estate investments. According to a recent Motley Fool article titled “How to Include Real Estate Investments in Your Will,” these should be addressed in […]
Babysitting grandchildren can be beneficial to health. You are a grandparent. Perhaps you have recently joined thees esteemed ranks after the recent birth of your first grand baby. Maybe you have been a grandparent for years. Either way, you know the joy of this role. Nevertheless, there seems to be a beneficial role to this […]
A Roth conversion may be a wise choice during these uncertain times. Planning for retirement is never easy. It requires budgeting and sacrifice. Saving for the future can feel even more daunting with the economic uncertainty of the current pandemic. According to a recent Jacksonville Business Journal article titled “Covid-19 and the CARES Act enhance the […]
Choosing to disinherit a family member requires appropriate estate planning. You have decided to disinherit a family member. Perhaps another loved one needs the money more. Maybe the person you are choosing to disinherit is irresponsible financially. As I tell my clients, some children grow up and others just keep on having more birthdays. Regardless, […]
Life insurance will be a useful estate planning tool. You want to leave an inheritance to your loved ones. To do so, you have created an estate plan. Even so, you are concerned about estate taxes. The are never "permanent" in terms of the applicable exemption limit. You know these could take a bite out […]
A codicil allows you to amend your last will and testament. You planned ahead. You created an estate plan with a last will and testament years ago. Life has a way of changing relationships and resources, yes? Consequently, changed a number of provisions in your last will no longer reflect your current circumstances. According to […]
A family caregiver for a "qualifying" veteran may receive financial compensation. Your loved one served in the military. Your loved one now requires the assistance of a caregiver. Perhaps this is due to age. Maybe it is the result of an combat injury. Whatever the cause, you have taken on the responsibility of caregiver. According […]
Fiduciary duties require trustees to act on behalf of the trust first and foremost. Inheritances can bring out the selfish side of individuals. No, really. Every heir has his or her own idea when it comes to what they are "owed" and what they want to do with their new windfall. After all, they are […]
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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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