Whole farm planning involves considering the next generation. If you own a family farm, your wealth is in your work. You may have inherited the land from previous generations. Perhaps you plan to pass this family business to your children and grandchildren. A smooth transfer of a farm does not simply happen. It takes forethought. […]
Family businesses require comprehensive estate planning. They provide quality products and services to communities as well as income and skills to future generations. Starting a family business takes perseverance and passion. Running it takes daily attention to detail. According to a recent The Times Reporter article titled “Succession planning for family businesses,” all your work […]
Tax mistakes in retirement can threaten financial security. Saving for retirement is important. We have all heard this, yes? You need money to pay for bills, mortgages, food, and vacations. Once you enter retirement comfortably, you may be less than careful with your finances. According to a recent Money Talks News article titled “5 Tax […]
Carefully consider when you should claim Social Security benefits. You are nearing retirement. As you review your finances, you are trying to determine when you should claim your Social Security benefits. You wonder at what age Social Security is most commonly claimed. The answer found in a 2020 analysis by the Bipartisan Policy Center was […]
Making a trust an IRA beneficiary can be complicated. You have a traditional IRA as part of your retirement planning. This tool serves you well and is straightforward in providing retirement income. Even so, an IRA can complicate matters in estate planning. According to a recent Wealth Advisor article titled “Should A Living Trust Be […]
A Charitable Remainder Trust can be a tax-efficient means of passing on your IRA when you die. You have been saving for retirement for most, if not all, of your working years. Each year you have set aside a portion of your paycheck into a company-sponsored retirement plan or a traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA). […]
The status of "senior citizen" can seem hard to define. The term senior citizen is commonly used in the United States. For some, this term is decades away from applying to them. For others, it is closer than they realize. Still others may be considered senior citizens and be blissfully ignorant of this fact. According […]
People should undertake a beneficiary review every few years. You have several types of assets. You own a home. You have retirement accounts and bank accounts. You even purchased a life insurance policy. According to a recent The Street article titled “Secure your IRA – Review Your Beneficiary Forms Now,” some of these assets should […]
It can be easy to overlook opportunities for tax breaks. You are recently retired. During your working years, you understood where you could save money on taxes. Since you stopped working full time, your tax situation has changed. You believe your deduction days are a thing of the past. Not necessarily. According to a recent […]
Many people require caregiving support as they age. You are getting older. This means your parents are also getting older. As people age, their minds and bodies begin to wear down. When this happens, full independence may no longer be an option. According to an AARP article titled “5 Signs Your Loved One May Need […]
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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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