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 […]
Did you know sitting on the floor can be a healthy habit? Many Americans spend the majority of their days sitting while in the car, at work, and at home. They may sit at a desk while working. At home, they may prefer a couch. According to a recent Livestrong.com article titled “Want to Age […]
Sometimes food can interfere with prescriptions. We tend to rely on prescribed drugs to be the first line of treatment for many illnesses or medical conditions. In fact, a study by the Lown Institute found 42 percent of Americans age 65 and older take five or more prescriptions daily. About 20 percent take more than […]
Incapacity planning requires valid power of attorney documents. Being picky is not always a bad thing. Purchasing expired groceries can lead to illness. Settling on a mate can lead to a lifetime of conflict and insecurity. According to a recent Medical Economics article titled “Avoid powers of attorney mistakes,” granting power of attorney authority to […]
Estate planning should include preparations for digital assets. I know, I know ... can I take a break from all of these posts about estate planning for digital assets? I mean, "Kyle, it seems like you have a post about digital assets every week!" Well, there is good reason for that. At its foundation, estate […]
An updated estate plan ensures your assets are distributed to desired heirs and much more. The world we live in requires constant updates. Understatement, yes? Phones, computers, and apps make changes and improvements to their systems. Often failing to update operating systems means your device loses functionality and security. According to a recent CNBC article […]
Probate is how the government oversees estate settlement. Most Americans do not understand probate. They have read news articles about celebrity estate battles or have heard stories from friends about the challenges they have faced. Stories like these often lead to people to feel fear and dread about the future of their own assets. According […]
Mobility and independence decrease with age. No surprising revelation there. People often take their mobility for granted. They walk up and down stairs in their homes and workplaces with little thought given to how their bodies allow them to perform such functions. In many instances, people are not grateful for their ability to independently move […]
Kidney stones can be incredible painful. More on that in a moment. Have you noticed that I include posts about non-estate planning matters on this blog? Even I need a break from thinking about estate planning, having prepared some 3,000 plus plans. So, thank you for bearing with me, from time to time, as I […]
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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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