Digital assets are relatively easy to accumulate and overlook. With the rise of technology, people do not have to plan in advance like they once did! Forgot to defrost chicken for dinner? No problem. You can order a meal on your phone and pick it up in minutes (or have it delivered to your door)! […]
A living trust can be good for your home and other assets. The last will and testament is the most commonly recognized estate planning document. It is certainly important to have a last will and testament for nominating guardians and distributing assets through probate. Some people find this document sufficient to meet their estate planning […]
A letter of intent allows parents to communicate wishes for their children. Becoming a parent means your life is filled with more joy and love than you could have ever imagined possible. Being a parent also brings greater responsibility and more worries. By the way, you never stop being a parent once you become one. […]
Distributing assets through probate is more complicated without an updated last will and testament. Many things should be accomplished within a specific window of time. Winter wheat must be planted in the fall and harvested in the summer. Health insurance must be renewed or plans changed during open enrollment. Estate planning documents should be created […]
Organizing an estate sale can be overwhelming. Your loved one has died and left behind a house and a lifetime of possessions. Although some of these have special meaning to you and the rest of your family, much of the possessions hold no personal value. Whether you are selling or moving into the property, the […]
Password protection can cause complications for heirs and executors. I am constantly amazed by the changes in technology. I grew up when phones used to be wired to a wall (no, i am not kidding) and now they are essentially personal computers you can take anywhere. Also, people can now pay others by transferring money […]
Estate planning is multifaceted. Things are almost never as simple as they look. Professionals spend decades training to perfect their skills whether they perform surgery or stenography. Watch to the end of the film credits of your favorite movie and see the vast number of individuals and skill sets required to produce a finished product. […]
Married couples can utilize a bypass trust to provide more estate planning control. Both married and single people must face the challenges of life. They must go to work, pay bills, and navigate the deaths and illnesses of loved ones. Eventually, they must face their own deaths. It is best to have an estate plan […]
Wealth transfer can be complicated by a number of factors. Not everyone has a job earning them large sums of money each year. This does not necessarily mean they will have fewer assets to transfer. Rather, many build their wealth through wise money management over the course of their careers. Think Dave Ramsey. According to […]
The Prince estate may finally be finding resolution. The death of a celebrity often brings with it a sense of shock. Few people watch a movie or listen to a song and think about how the artists will eventually die. Although some celebrities live long lives, others die suddenly and tragically. This was the case […]
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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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