A safe deposit box is not the best storage location for everything of value. Many people do not own a home safe. Instead, they believe it is best to utilize the security of the local bank. They sign up for a safe deposit box and begin placing their valuables into the little box. According to […]
Some symptoms of dementia may be noticed fairly early. Many people are affected by dementia. Unfortunately, it is not likely to disappear anytime soon. The Alzheimer’s Association estimates about 12.7 million individuals age 65 or older will have a form of dementia by 2050. According to a recent Yahoo article titled “This Is the No. […]
Planning for digital assets is more important than ever before. Technology is fairly unavoidable in the modern world. On the minimal side of the technological spectrum, people may settle for an email address and a cell phone. Others, however, live lives so digitized they store all of their information on the cloud and even control […]
Titling assets is a key aspect of estate planning. Titling on documents is a lot like labeling. Parents label lunchboxes, clothing, and other items to remind them and others of the ownership of each item. Essentially, titling assets serves to legally label such assets with then identity of their owner. According to a recent FedWeek […]
A DNR is not the same as a living will. Accidents and sudden illness are frightening. They can leave people feeling helpless. Without proper incapacity planning, they really might be powerless. According to a recent Florida Today article titled “One Senior Place: Know the difference between ‘living will’ and ‘do not resuscitate’,” it is important […]
A power of attorney is essential for any college freshman. Fall is quickly approaching and school is starting back up here in Kansas and Missouri. While elementary school kiddos have been shopping for pencils, paper, and markers to prepare for school, college students have been buying textbooks and purchasing bedding for their dorms. Although physical […]
Digital lives require estate planning. When people do not prepare for their possible incapacity or eventual deaths, they can leave their loved ones faced with significant challenges. Considered a recent cautionary tale involving a man named John Ajemian. At the age of 43, he died in a bicycle accident. John had no last will and […]
Early retirement does not have to mean full retirement. People are not always able to retire when they planned. Sometimes life has a way of throwing us curves. Whether a business downsizing or a serious illness forces early retirement, people may need to be creative when it comes to funding their golden years. According to […]
Certain purchases can make caregiving easier and safer. The role of caregiver requires a lot of responsibility. The individuals who require assistance are often vulnerable to injury. Caregivers worry about whether they will be able to prevent accidents, especially when giving care in the home setting. According to a recent AARP article titled “9 Items […]
Wisdom can be shared through a legacy letter or an ethical will. Life is about more than money. People can be rich and have very little in their bank accounts when they die. Although leaving an inheritance can provide monetary support to loved ones, values and wisdom last longer. According to a recent Kiplinger article […]
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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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