Marital trusts protect couples and their families. Family gatherings are common during the holidays. For some, these are fairly simple logistically and emotionally. Loved ones live nearby and get along reasonably well. For many, the time is filled with stress around scheduling and relationship dynamics. It can be hard enough to manage holidays between the […]
Advance health care directives are a vital component of incapacity planning. It never hurts to be prepared. This statement rings true whether you are studying for a test, dressing for the weather forecast, or getting food ready for family gatherings. Preparation is also necessary for unexpected events like accidents, injuries, or illness. In short, the […]
Power of attorney documents are necessary for incapacity planning. Although a trust is functional while the trustmaker is still alive, a last will and testament is only effective after death. Assets titled to a revocable living trust could be managed seamlessly by co-trustees or successor trustees if the trustmaker becomes incapacitated. Still, any property outside […]
Hydration is a key component to overall health. Access to water has been prioritized by people for thousands of years. People have been building their communities near streams, lakefronts, and ocean bays to provide easy access to water for irrigation, drinking, and transportation. The need for this essential resource is still just as important. According […]
Some medications can cause liver damage. The liver is a vital organ. Understatement. It serves a key role in filtering toxins from the body. Because the liver metabolizes medications, it has a higher exposure to these substances than other body parts. According to a recent VeryWell Health article titled “Liver Damage from Medication (Drug-Induced Liver […]
Estate planning reduces financial frustrations when settling an estate. Perhaps you have heard the phrase, "failing to prepare is preparing to fail." Although many attribute this to educational, business, or athletic endeavors, it applies to estate planning. The stakes are often higher with estate planning. Why? There is no learning from your mistakes after you […]
Storing a last will and testament safely is a key step in estate planning. Many would argue the ending is more important than the beginning. Although a sports team may be ahead early in a game, it does little good if they make many mistakes and eventually lose the game. The win will go to […]
A life settlement can provide an alternative return on investment. Life insurance is one way to invest in the future support of your loved ones. At the same time, it can also feel like a financial risk. Some people find they never need their policy and receive little to no return on their investment. According […]
Retirees and others can benefit from a revocable living trust. Estate planning attorneys ask for a lot of personal and financial information when meeting new clients. Some people find this to be inconvenient. This simple inconvenience serves an important purpose. It helps the estate planning attorney conceptualize the needs of the clients because the information […]
Estate planning is essential for numerous reasons. Many people became more aware of the uncertainty of life during COVID. The media constantly reminded people that death was possible and their livelihood and health were at risk. Although there was a slight rise in people prioritizing estate planning, many still do not have an estate plan. […]
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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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