Comprehensive estate planning has several key components. People have long valued knowledge. It is natural to want to understand. In fact, I feel most vulnerable when I do not even know what I do not even know. And that encompasses too many areas to list! How about you? From the time children learn to speak, […]
Many people believe common myths about estate planning. All cultures around the world have myths. Some of these involve stories of heroes, villains, and supernatural creatures. Others involve pithy phrases or offer solutions to common ailments. Although some of these myths are fairly harmless, others can have dire consequences. According to a recent The Street […]
Dementia often leads to mental incapacity. Some cognitive decline is to be expected in aging. For some, the progression is relatively mild. For others, the decline is more severe and involves dementia or Alzheimer’s. According to a recent Health News article titled “Can Someone With Dementia Sign Legal Documents,” the progression of these diseases can […]
Adults should have a HIPAA Authorization. Many laws and safeguards exist to protect health records. One of these laws is the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act, otherwise known as HIPAA. This Act provides directions regarding who has access to health information. According to a recent HIPAA Journal article titled “What is HIPAA Authorization?,” you […]
An estate plan is not complete until it is organized. If you have reached age 18, you should have an estate plan. Even without significant wealth or children, people have a lot to lose if something happens to them without a plan in place. Incapacity is one of the greatest dangers to young people. According […]
Your habits may diminish your vision. It has been said the eyes are the window to the soul. They also can serve as the window to the world. Taking care of these miraculous sensory organs allows you to maintain better eyesight as you age. According to a recent Money Talks News article titled “6 Common […]
Drinking water has health benefits. The human body requires hydration for optimal functioning. Severe dehydration can lead to the failure of certain body systems and even death. Most Americans have heard the advice of drinking eight glasses of water a day. According to a recent Money Talks News article titled “8 Glasses of Water a […]
Estate planning should include a HIPAA Authorization. Incapacity planning is essential to comprehensive estate planning. Accidents or illness can quickly turn from bad to worse when a person does not have incapacity documents. While some of these documents are only important when a person is incapacitated, others are helpful even when you have full mental […]
Rapper Coolio died without an estate plan. Many celebrities die without preparing for the transfer of their wealth. When this happens, it can leave their estates vulnerable to taxes and even greedy folks wanting to cash in on their wealth. One recent celebrity who died without an estate plan was Artis Leon Ivey, Jr. who […]
A will and an estate plan are not synonymous. People tend to categorize things and ideas. If the category is broader, then several things can have this label. For example, all cats and dogs are animals. Still, not all animals are cats and dogs. Neither is a cat a dog. However, there are some cute […]
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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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