An estate plan is not complete until it is organized. If you have reached age 18, you should have an estate plan. Even without significant wealth or children, people have a lot to lose if something happens to them without a plan in place. Incapacity is one of the greatest dangers to young people. According […]
Your habits may diminish your vision. It has been said the eyes are the window to the soul. They also can serve as the window to the world. Taking care of these miraculous sensory organs allows you to maintain better eyesight as you age. According to a recent Money Talks News article titled “6 Common […]
Drinking water has health benefits. The human body requires hydration for optimal functioning. Severe dehydration can lead to the failure of certain body systems and even death. Most Americans have heard the advice of drinking eight glasses of water a day. According to a recent Money Talks News article titled “8 Glasses of Water a […]
Estate planning should include a HIPAA Authorization. Incapacity planning is essential to comprehensive estate planning. Accidents or illness can quickly turn from bad to worse when a person does not have incapacity documents. While some of these documents are only important when a person is incapacitated, others are helpful even when you have full mental […]
Rapper Coolio died without an estate plan. Many celebrities die without preparing for the transfer of their wealth. When this happens, it can leave their estates vulnerable to taxes and even greedy folks wanting to cash in on their wealth. One recent celebrity who died without an estate plan was Artis Leon Ivey, Jr. who […]
A will and an estate plan are not synonymous. People tend to categorize things and ideas. If the category is broader, then several things can have this label. For example, all cats and dogs are animals. Still, not all animals are cats and dogs. Neither is a cat a dog. However, there are some cute […]
Cardiovascular disease is a prominent cause of death. The heart is an essential muscle in the body. It pumps blood to all organs and tissues, supplying them with oxygen. When Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills experienced a cardiac arrest during the recent game against the Cincinnati Bengals, thousands of fans were reminded of importance […]
People should store their legal documents in a secure place. Not everyone secures their valuables. Some people stash cash in their sock or underwear drawers. Others keep their important papers like social security cards and birth certificates on a shelf. Although these may work for a time, they also leave your money and important information […]
Climbing stairs can help older adults stay healthy. Stairs have long been considered good exercise. Perhaps you played a sport where your coaches had you run stairs for conditioning. Think stadium or field house stairs. Maybe you have seen or used a “stair-stepper” at the local gym. Even if you have never been to a […]
Making home improvements can help people live more independently as they age. Houses require a lot of TLC. At the minimum they require maintenance. People often also choose to make renovations to the home by updating flooring, bathrooms, and kitchens. These improvements often increase the value of the home. According to a recent US News […]
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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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