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Living trusts

What Assets Should Kept Out of Living Trusts?

POSTED ON: October 28, 2025 BY: Kyle Krull
Living trusts are powerful estate planning tools, but are not universally useful for all types of assets.
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Filing

Is There a Timeline for Probate Filing?

POSTED ON: October 16, 2025 BY: Kyle Krull
Families must act quickly to meet strict probate filing deadlines and avoid complicating the estate settlement.
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Inheritances

How to Prevent Lost or Squandered Inheritances

POSTED ON: October 9, 2025 BY: Kyle Krull
Research reveals that many beneficiaries fail to hold on to inherited wealth. Trusts can be beneficial instruments for preserving and protecting inheritances.
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Check-up

Your Estate Plan Needs a Regular Check-Up

POSTED ON: September 25, 2025 BY: Kyle Krull
Various life changes like moves or marriages should trigger an estate plan check-up.
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Inheritance

What Should I Do with My Inheritance?

POSTED ON: September 16, 2025 BY: Kyle Krull
Receiving an inheritance can be both a blessing when used wisely or a source of stress and distress when squandered.
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Beneficiaries

What to Consider when Selecting IRA Beneficiaries

POSTED ON: August 14, 2025 BY: Kyle Krull
Tax rules around retirement accounts can leave beneficiaries with significant tax liability.
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Surviving spouse

Keep the Surviving Spouse in Mind While Estate Planning

POSTED ON: August 7, 2025 BY: Kyle Krull
Estate planning should account for how a surviving spouse will be protected, supported, and guided after being widowed.
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Bequest

What Is a Bequest?

POSTED ON: July 31, 2025 BY: Kyle Krull
A bequest is a gift made through your will to loved ones or charitable organizations.
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Business owners

Can Business Owners Retire?

POSTED ON: July 17, 2025 BY: Kyle Krull
Business owners must address business succession, financial planning, and estate planning as they prepare for retirement.
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Qualified Charitable Distributions

How to Use Qualified Charitable Distributions for RMDs

POSTED ON: May 15, 2025 BY: Kyle Krull
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) allow retirees to support organizations aligned with their values while simultaneously reducing their personal tax liability.
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