It is possible to refuse an inheritance. Many people and cultures consider it rude to decline a gift. Chances are you were told to smile and thank your relative for the Christmas or birthday present you did not like. In fact, you may even have had to wear it the next time you saw this […]
Digital estate planning is essential for certain assets. The world has changed rapidly in the past several decades. With the invention of the internet and personal computers, the digital world has exploded. People can send mail, messages, and money digitally. Pictures can be stored, videos streamed, and personal profiles and channels curated. According to a […]
Placing real estate in a trust can be a good idea for some people. Not everyone owns real estate. Some individuals choose to live their entire lives in apartments to minimize their responsibilities at home when not at work. Others lived in a home but sold it after their children left for college or the […]
Elder law and estate planning are not synonymous. Your parent is getting older. In fact, you are recognizing signs of memory problems as well as physical frailty. Although your parent can live independently now, you recognize this will not last forever. You do not know what to do. According to a recent Forbes article titled […]
Cryptocurrency functions differently from traditional money. Much has changed over just the past several decades. Computers can now be taken from one location to another. Phones now do more than simply make phone calls. Asset holdings have even changed as people hold cryptocurrency. According to a recent The Indiana Gazette article titled “Millennial Money: What […]
Writing your own will can cause trouble. Estate planning is important but often overlooked. In 2021, only one-third of Americans had estate planning documents. Despite these small numbers, there was actually a 63 percent increase from the previous year of those with estate planning documents in the demographic between ages 18 and 34. Although this […]
A revocable living trust can protect assets for you and your loved ones. Selecting the right tool for a task is critical. Although one could eat chili with a fork, a spoon is superior. Both deliver food to the mouth, but one would be more efficient given the circumstances. Similarly, estate planning documents should be […]
Estate plans need to be updated after a divorce. Rarely do you hear of people getting married with the expectation of divorce in their future. In general, couples enter marriage believing they will be together forever. They build their lives anticipating long-term goals. Many couples include estate planning in these long-term plans. According to a […]
Failing to designate a beneficiary on your accounts can cause problems for your estate. Assets come in all shapes and sizes. While some assets like a house take up significant physical space, others are held in accounts. Whether these accounts are bank accounts, retirement accounts, or investment accounts; it is likely each of these has […]
Having an estate plan is foundational to protecting loved ones and assets. People are planners. We plan our routes when driving. We prepare for meetings at work. We develop five- and ten-year plans. According to a recent Digital Journal article titled “What is an Estate Plan and What are its Benefits?,” many people, unfortunately, neglect […]
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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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