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Joint ownership

What are Risks Associated with Joint Ownership?

POSTED ON: March 27, 2025 BY: Kyle Krull
While many assets have the option of joint ownerships, people should take this step after much consideration. Trusts, beneficiary designations, and transfer-on-death deeds can provide the same benefits with fewer risks.
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Generational wealth

How Can You Protect Generational Wealth?

POSTED ON: March 20, 2025 BY: Kyle Krull
Generational wealth must be transferred effectively in order to benefit children, grandchildren, and future generations. Comprehensive estate planning protects assets for loved ones.
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Appreciated assets

What are Gifting Options for Highly Appreciated Assets?

POSTED ON: March 18, 2025 BY: Kyle Krull
Strategically gifting appreciated assets helps maximize charitable contributions, reduce tax burdens, and preserve wealth for future generations.
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Inheritance

Should I Limit the Inheritance to My Children?

POSTED ON: February 18, 2025 BY: Kyle Krull
Estate planning should involve an assessment of the financial responsibility and needs of your heirs when determining how to leave an inheritance.
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QDOT

How Can a QDOT Protect Non-Citizen Spouses?

POSTED ON: February 14, 2025 BY: Kyle Krull
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.
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IRA Beneficiary

Why Does Your Estate Make a Poor IRA Beneficiary?

POSTED ON: January 13, 2025 BY: Kyle Krull
Numerous challenges are triggered when you name your estate as your IRA beneficiary.
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Managing an estate

Managing an Estate for Parents After Their Deaths

POSTED ON: January 9, 2025 BY: Kyle Krull
It can be challenging to navigate managing an estate for deceased parents if you do not understand probate processes.
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Review

When Should You Review and Update Your Will?

POSTED ON: October 31, 2024 BY: Kyle Krull
A last will and testament will require a regular review to determine if updates must be made to address personal or legal changes.
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taxes

How Can Estate Planning Improve Taxes for Heirs?

POSTED ON: September 24, 2024 BY: Kyle Krull
People should do more than select heirs in their estate planning. They should also take steps to reduce the taxes to their estate.
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Estate planning mistakes

Top Estate Planning Mistakes Can Easily Be Avoided

POSTED ON: July 30, 2024 BY: Kyle Krull
Mistakes made in estate planning can be costly in time and money.
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