A Power of Attorney is essential to getting your affairs in order. Pondering one's potential "incapacity" is not pleasant. It is not a pleasant reality either. Incapacity is even more unpleasant if you are not prepared for it. According a recent Recently Heard article titled “6 Reasons to Choose a Power of Attorney,” a power […]
Limited mobility can pose new challenges for aging adults. As people age, their bodies weaken. This increases the risk of falls. Injuries from falls limit mobility. Are there ways to help protect loved ones or yourself from these negative outcomes? According to a recent AARP article titled “Mobility Problems: What to Do When a Loved […]
Long-term care insurance helps cover costs. You are getting older. Your children are adults with their own families. Now they are the "sandwich generation"! Perhaps they have moved away because of their careers. Either way, you cannot think of one who would be able to provide full-time caregiving should you eventually require it. According to […]
Poor estate planning has dire consequences. You think you do not need an estate plan. Perhaps you believe estate planning can wait. You are young. You have time. According to a recent Chron.com article titled “Will you plan now or pay later?,” this is faulty reasoning. No one can predict their own future. You do […]
Dementia and Alzheimer’s require proactive retirement planning. Getting older often involves declining cognitive functioning. For some, this involves a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s. These diagnoses can tend to derail retirement. According to a recent Barron’s article titled “Cognitive Decline Shouldn’t Derail Retirement Planning. Here Are Some Tips to Prepare Your Finances,” this makes proactive […]
Financial planning should be a priority in 2020. Money is an important part of daily life. You need to for food, bills, and other expenses. As we say around the Krull household: "A dollar bill passes between many hands every day." It is also important for future expenses. A recent Investor Business Daily article “Your […]
Estate planning mistakes are easy to make. Many people think estate planning is simple. You just write out who you want to get your stuff. Seems easy. Right? According to a recent Comstock Magazine article titled “Five Mistakes to Avoid When Planning Your Estate,” estate planning is more complicated than many may realize. When people […]
Unmarried couples need to prioritize estate planning. You have found someone you love. You have moved in together. Neither of you wants to get married. And it seems this practice is becoming more common. From 2007 to 2016, the number of cohabiting couples increased from 14 million to 18 million. According to a recent CNBC […]
Yes, Virginia, even celebrities can make huge estate planning mistakes. America is a celebrity culture. Some people want to be famous. Others simply have a favorite celebrity. Many people attempt to emulate these public figures. According to a recent Florida Today articles titled “Lessons in estate planning from the rich and famous,” following the example […]
Dementia has been linked to certain medications. We have all seen drug commercials. These ads depict (apparently), healthy, happy humans smiling with their loved ones while engaged in a wide variety of fun activities together. But, as they say, wait for it. For what? For the inevitable laundry list of potential risks and side effects […]
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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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