Your residence will influence whether you owe an estate tax, an inheritance tax, or both. Taxes are a part of life and even a part of death. Just ask Benjamin Franklin. Although you cannot legally avoid payment of all taxes, choices you make can either increase or decrease the amount you owe. One important factor […]
Business owners should tie estate planning to succession planning. Owning and running a business is no small feat. If it were, more people would have their own businesses. Those who start a business must address all aspects including mission, finances, and staffing. According to a recent Index Fund Advisors article titled “How to Avoid a […]
Working with an experienced estate planning attorney is essential. Many things can be done on your own. You can cut down on takeout costs by making copycat recipes at home. Likewise, handmade gifts are often more meaningful and less expensive. According to a recent Pennsylvania News Today article titled “Top 7 Reasons You Need An […]
A last will and testament is valuable to estate planning. Journalism is known for the tagline “If it bleeds, it leads.” Headlines are crafted to attract attention. Since 2020, COVID-19 has become one of the most common topics of news headlines in the United States and around the world. Although COVID-19 has negatively impacted the […]
A general durable power of attorney is essential when it comes to incapacity planning. Accidents occur unexpectedly and can happen to anyone. There is no discrimination on age, gender, or socioeconomic status. These events range from minor or catastrophic. According to a recent Fed Week article titled “Considerations for Providing a Power of Attorney,” preparing for […]
Passwords can be a pain for heirs without appropriate planning. Digital assets are a significant part of our modern lives. Almost all digital assets require credentials for access. A login is often required too gain access to your local computer, let alone online accounts and mobile apps. According to a recent Barron article titled “How […]
Blended families bring more complexity to estate planning. Understatement. Many households in America are blended family households. This can be a result of divorce and remarriage. Other times blended families come after the death of a spouse and remarriage. According to a recent The News-Enterprise article titled “In blended families, estate planning can have unintended […]
Transfer on Death accounts and trusts can be useful for assets bypassing probate. Not all assets are treated the same in estate planning. Some assets are best distributed through probate via a last will and testament or outside of probate via a revocable living trust (RLT). Other assets pass through beneficiary designations or transfer on […]
RMDs are governed by the IRS. The process of levying and collecting taxes involves many people. The IRS is tasked with overseeing the proper payment of these taxes. According to a recent AARP article titled “How an IRS Rule Update Impacts Required Minimum Distributions,” the IRS also adjusts formulas used for required minimum distributions (RMDs) […]
A health savings account is a useful tool for medical expenses. Medical expenses are often quite costly. Although insurance can help, it does not often provide full coverage. You will be paying some of your expenses out of pocket. According to a recent The Street article titled “HSAs and Estate Planning,” utilizing a health savings […]
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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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