Getting married again means more than planning another wedding. Remarriages are fairly common in the United States. Whether the result of death or divorce, they often involve more considerations than a first marriage. Couples must consider a number of factors as they blend families. According to a recent CNBC article titled “Remarrying? Here are financial […]
Parents and adult children should have estate planning conversations. Communication is important in all areas of life. Both work and relationships suffer from a lack of good communication. Some dialogues are relatively simple to approach while others can trigger tension and anxiety. When the latter is true, people tend to avoid conversations. According to a […]
Physicians should have estate plans. Doctors undergo long years of schooling and residency to practice medicine. This requires incredible focus and dedication. As they begin their practices, these physicians shift this attention to building and maintaining their practices. According to a recent Medical Economics article titled “Physicians, get your estate in order or the court […]
Certain risk factors have a high correlation to the development of dementia. Nobody wants to “lose their mind”. Dementia and Alzheimer’s can range in severity to mild confusion to forgetting loved ones and losing functioning. These diseases of the brain can also lead to distinct shifts in personality According to a recent Medical Express article […]
Financial affairs are often ignored as loved ones are dying. When loved ones are ill or dying, there already are many emotional and physical demands on the family. Family members are responsible for overseeing care. Sometimes this involves personally taking the loved one to appointments, preparing meals, or helping with bathing and dressing. Other times, […]
Those with presbyopia may experience relief with a new drug. Eyesight tends to decline with age. I know. I have "cheaters" in nearly every room of our home. The symptoms and severity are not the same for every person. Some simply have trouble seeing in the dark. Others may find cataracts developing in their eyes […]
Hearing aids can be incredibly expensive. People often take their ability to hear for granted. You can drive anywhere and find people blasting the music in their cars. They seem to be oblivious to how this habit impacts their delicate inner ears. Ah, youth. Although some people lose their hearing from poor choices; others experience […]
Certain symptoms cannot be ignored and should involve a visit to the doctor. As people age, they get used to pain and discomfort. When it comes to physical ailments, they increasingly seem to be a part of everyday life to some degree. Although bodies are not at their peak condition during retirement years, not all […]
Heirs with special needs require special planning. You are preparing your estate plan. Your hope is that your estate will bless your heirs and their futures. However, what if you have a loved one with special needs? You should think twice before leaving an outright inheritance. According to a recent Kiplinger article titled “How to […]
Reviewing an estate plan is too often neglected. Things simply do not improve on their own over time. Examples of entropy are everywhere. You know, that good old "Second Law of Thermodynamics" applied broadly? Weeds pop up in gardens. Dust accumulates on shelves. Paint begins to chip and peel. According to a recent WMUR 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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