A Qualified Domestic Trust (QDOT) allows spouses who are not citizens of the United States to inherit assets while minimizing the estate tax burden until after the surviving spouse dies.
When a beneficiary dies before receiving their inheritance, the fate of assets may come into question. By naming a contingent beneficiary and understanding state laws, people can maintain greater control of who inherits instead of the deceased beneficiary.
American adults without an estate plan should make estate planning a New Year’s resolution while those who do have a legal plan in place should prioritize reviewing their documents.
An experienced estate planning attorney can help parents implement various strategies to protect an inheritance for and from a child struggling with addiction.
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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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