Conversations with aging parents about their finances can benefit their estate planning. Young children often know little about their parents. This is partly because children are interested in few things but themselves. It also can stem from a family rule about certain topics being off limits. Finances is often one such topic. According to a […]
Divorcing when in retirement can be quite messy. Divorce is complicated at any stage of life. Young families have to navigate co-parenting and support. Often for the sake of the children, people choose to divorce later in life. When people are divorcing in their 60s or 70s, this is often referred to as “gray” or […]
A conservatorship is not always controversial like with Britney Spears. Conservatorships have been in the news recently as celebrities like Britney Spears or Amanda Bynes battle their parents for control over their lives and finances. If people were to base their knowledge of conservatorships from only these articles, they would conclude that conservatorships serve no […]
A dynasty trust allows for generational wealth transfer. There are a variety of ways one can pass assets to their heirs. These include last wills and testaments, beneficiary designations, and trusts. Within the trust category alone, there are several subtypes. According to a recent Kiplinger article titled “A Smart Option for Transferring Wealth Through Generations: […]
Inflation can threaten retirement if no action is taken. The health of the economy impacts people all across the United States. It influences job security, standard of living, and retirement planning. In the past year, the consumer price index rose by 5.4 percent. According to a recent Kiplinger article titled “How Big of a Threat […]
Certain documents are ineffective if they are not notarized. Many people do not know what a notary is until they require one. Getting a signature and stamp on a piece of paper may seem unimportant. It may be tempting to ignore this step for legal documentation. According to a recent WTOP article entitled “What Is a Notarized […]
Members of Gen Z will likely be responsible for paying estate taxes after the death of their parents. Gen Z is considered by many to be a savvy generation, with an entrepreneurial bent and a focus on the future. While future planning involves saving for retirement, it also involves preparing for the eventual death of […]
A comprehensive estate plan does not simply appear out of thin air. Young people often do not consider their own mortality. It is common to believe the next day will be much like the one before it. Since early 2020, the uncertainty of life has become more pronounced for many Americans. As a result, the […]
A family meeting can be beneficial to estate planning and execution. What comes to mind when you think of having a family meeting? Perhaps you envision the time where your parents told you and your siblings of an upcoming move. Maybe you remember your parents announcing their divorce. Family meetings can trigger feelings of intense […]
A safe deposit box is not the best solution for all your valuables. Security and access are often at odds. Consider your electronic devices or accounts. If there were no passwords or security codes, you could more easily login from any device. While it would be convenient, it would also leave these accounts vulnerable. According […]
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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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