Individuals with disabilities may be able to qualify for Medicaid and have their own savings. Do you (or a loved one) have a disability? If yes, then you understand the value of assistance from means-tested government programs. Qualifying for and remaining eligible for these programs can be tricky. This is especially true if you or […]
You could save money on your Medicare plan with appropriate planning. The start of autumn means Medicare open enrollment is drawing near. If you are currently enrolled in Medicare, you are likely aware of this fact. In fact, you have likely received an “annual notice of change” from your Medicare plan. According to a recent […]
Disclaiming assets will change how an inheritance is distributed. Let us imagine a situation where a loved one recently died. This individual left an IRA or other asset to you as an inheritance. Due to personal or financial reasons, however, you choose to not accept part or all of this inheritance. According to a recent […]
Paying for nursing home care may consume all of your savings. There are many physical ailments associated with aging. As we get older, our bodies wear out. Although some individuals can live independently for a time or have family caretakers, many seniors will require some form of long-term care outside the home setting. According to […]
Your ex-spouse could inherit your estate without proper planning. You are divorced. This means you have an ex-spouse. Divorce proceedings and laws governing divorce can feel complicated and overwhelming. After the divorce is official, you likely do not want to thing about it ever again. According to recent Nj.com article titled “My brother died of COVID-19. […]
Asset distribution can be a mess without proper estate planning. Do you own a car, home, bank account, or other property? If the answer is “yes,” you have assets and you have an estate. When you die, these assets will need to make their way to a new owner. According to a recent LimaOhio.com article […]
Each life stage has unique estate planning needs. Are you young and single? Perhaps you were at one point but are now married with young children. In each stage of life, you are still you. Although this is true, your goals and your circumstances change drastically. According to a recent The News-Enterprise article titled “Life […]
Retirement brings change and involves planning. You are getting older. As a result, retirement is getting closer. Although you could choose to ignore this fact, doing so may cost you in the long run. According to a recent Forbes article titled “5 Crucial Planning Steps To Take Before You Retire,” planning for retirement can remove […]
Estate planning requires proactive steps. Perhaps you have never made an estate plan. Maybe you recently moved to another state, making the legality of your previous plan uncertain. Whatever the reason, you are searching for an estate planning attorney to begin the process. According to a recent EconoTimes article titled “Top 3 Estate Planning Tips […]
There are different types of powers of attorney. You never know if illness or accident will incapacitate you. This simple fact has never felt more personal than it does during a global pandemic. Preparing for incapacity requires power of attorney planning. According to a recent FedWeek article titled “The Options in Granting Powers of Attorney,” […]
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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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