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Robin Williams

What Happened to the Estate of Robin Williams?

POSTED ON: August 25, 2023 BY: Kyle Krull
Robin Williams complicated family dynamics with his estate plan. Robin Williams was a gifted actor and comedian who brought laughter and joy to young and old alike throughout his career. Despite his warm smile and carefree personality onscreen, Williams struggled with his mental health. In August 2014, he took his own life. According to a […]
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Portability

Should Blended Families Elect Portability?

POSTED ON: July 21, 2023 BY: Kyle Krull
Portability elections may not be the best for all families. The federal estate and gift tax exemption is necessary for those with high net worth. Any amount over this threshold is subject to estate taxes. The "unified" exemption is $12.92 million per taxpayer for 2023. Individuals and couples can work with an experienced estate planning […]
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Tina Turner

Who Will Inherit from Tina Turner?

POSTED ON: June 23, 2023 BY: Kyle Krull
Estate planning is essential for protecting your assets and loved ones. Learn valuable lessons from Tina Turner’s proactive approach to managing her estate. An estate planning attorney in Overland Park, KS can guide you through the process, ensuring your legacy is secure. Contact Harvest Law KC today.
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Stepchildren

Can I Disinherit my Stepchildren?

POSTED ON: May 25, 2023 BY: Kyle Krull
Sometimes disinheriting stepchildren is a good idea. Having a blended family in the United States is pretty common. Sometimes one party may have a child or children from a previous marriage or relationship before marrying the love of their life. In many cases, both partners have been married before and have children from their previous […]
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unintended consequences

Can Planning Have Unintended Consequences?

POSTED ON: April 27, 2023 BY: Kyle Krull
Poor estate planning can have unintended consequences. “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.” Although the author of this quote is unknown, the words ring true in a number of circumstances. Estate planning is one. According to a recent The News-Enterprise article titled “Advice for avoiding unintended issues in estate planning,” most people do not […]
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Blended families

Is Disinheritance a Risk for Blended Families?

POSTED ON: April 11, 2023 BY: Kyle Krull
Blended families have more estate planning "moving parts" to consider. Baking is a relatively benign form of chemistry. Ingredients are combined in specific amounts, at specific times, and at specific temperatures based on how they interact. If done well, the result is a tasty treat. If the ingredients were bad or the measurements were incorrect, […]
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Walnuts

What Are Health Benefits of Walnuts?

POSTED ON: April 3, 2023 BY: Kyle Krull
Walnuts have numerous health benefits. Foods are a significant factor in overall health. Highly processed food tends to lead to poor health outcomes. Think food that comes out of a bag or box with a list of unpronounceable ingredients and chemicals on the label. Although less processed foods are better in general, some types of […]
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Remarriage

Does Remarriage Require Estate Planning?

POSTED ON: March 9, 2023 BY: Kyle Krull
Remarriage for seniors is not uncommon. Although many people envision young couples when they think of weddings, people get married and remarried at any age. For some, divorce or death leads to being single again. For others, they have simply waited longer to find the love of their life. According to a recent MSN article […]
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Sibling inheritance

Will My Children Argue Over Their Inheritance?

POSTED ON: December 29, 2022 BY: Kyle Krull
Sometimes sibling rivalries extend to their inheritance. Siblings do not always get along. It is normal to bicker and argue while growing up. Most parents hope their children will grow out of such childish behavior and do their best to facilitate love and cooperation. According to a recent yahoo! article titled “Can a Sibling Take […]
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Prenuptial agreements

Are Prenuptial Agreements Cynical?

POSTED ON: November 29, 2022 BY: Kyle Krull
Prenuptial agreements can be helpful for many people. The last thing many couples in love want to do is get a prenuptial agreement. Prenups have a bad reputation of being cynical. So much for "all for one and one for all"? People believe these agreements are a sign one or both parties are expecting infidelity, […]
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