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Is Estate Planning Impacted by My Life Stage?

POSTED ON: September 24, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
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 […]
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planning for retirement

What Do I Need to Consider Before Retirement?

POSTED ON: September 23, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
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 […]
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estate planning steps

What are Important Steps to Take in Estate Planning?

POSTED ON: September 22, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
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 […]
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power of attorney options

What are My Power of Attorney Options?

POSTED ON: September 21, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
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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passing house to heirs

Can You Pass Your House Without Taxes?

POSTED ON: September 18, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
Specific planning is required to pass your house without taxes. You are a homeowner. This is one asset you plan to pass along to your heirs. You know the current estate tax exemption threshold is $11.58 million for a single individual in 2020. Your estate will be taxed on any amount above this threshold. If […]
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gifting and taxes

What Should I Know About Gifting and Taxes?

POSTED ON: September 17, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
Gifting can help you minimize the value of your estate. The federal estate tax exclusion amount is $11.58 million in 2020. This is an appealing number for those with large estates. Gifts in excess of this exclusion amount will taxed at 40 percent. This tax will be owed by April 15 of the following year. […]
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meaning of fiduciary duty

What is the Meaning of a “Fiduciary Duty”?

POSTED ON: September 16, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
A fiduciary duty requires one to prioritize the needs of another. You have heard the term “fiduciary duty.” Perhaps you heard it in conjunction with your investments or your estate plan. The problem? You do not know what it means. According to a recent Forbes article titled “What Is Fiduciary Duty?,”  you are not alone. […]
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agreeing to be an executor

What Should I Know Before Agreeing to be an Executor?

POSTED ON: September 15, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
Serving as an executor requires both time and energy. You have been asked to serve as an executor (also known by the gender neutral title of "personal representative"). You are flattered. Being asked to serve as an executor for an estate is an honor. Although you feel honored, you want to understand the role before […]
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child with autism guardianship

Does My Adult Child With Autism Need a Guardianship?

POSTED ON: September 14, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
You need to have a plan in place for when your child with autism turns eighteen. Children grow up. It is a fact of life. As parent, we take pride in the maturing of your children. Even so, it is bittersweet and can be an intimidating transition when they turn 18. According to a recent […]
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if i die intestate

What Happens If I Die Intestate?

POSTED ON: September 11, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
Dying intestate is not ideal for distributing your inheritance. You have heard you need an estate plan. The problem is you do not want to pay for a last will and testament. I get that. Is it really bad to die intestate? According to a recent The Sun article titled “Do I Really Need A Will?,” […]
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