Different trusts serve different purposes. You likely have heard about trusts as part of estate planning. You know that one use of trusts is to bypass probate when it comes to transferring assets. This sounds appealing to you. Perhaps you will utilize a trust in your estate plan. According to a recent Investopedia article titled […]
Estate planning myths are quite prevalent. There is a lot of confusion surrounding the laws regarding trusts and estates. Well meaning people speak out of turn. Unqualified people give advice. According to a recent Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News article titled “I’m dead, now what? Myths about deaths in Georgia,” these estate planning myths can lead […]
Probate is often misunderstood. What do you think when you hear the word “probate”? Do you think of inconvenient bureaucracy? Do you imagine family drama? According to a recent The Million Acres article titled “Probate Explained: What Is Probate, and How Does It Work?,” probate often has a bad reputation. In reality, this legal process […]
Unpaid debts may haunt you. No one likes unpaid debts. They can feel suffocating. The grief of losing a loved one is even worse. According to a recent nj.com article titled “Is mom liable for my dead father’s credit card debt?,” no one wants to combine the two. If you recently lost a loved one, […]
Poor estate planning has dire consequences. You think you do not need an estate plan. Perhaps you believe estate planning can wait. You are young. You have time. According to a recent Chron.com article titled “Will you plan now or pay later?,” this is faulty reasoning. No one can predict their own future. You do […]
Unmarried couples need to prioritize estate planning. You have found someone you love. You have moved in together. Neither of you wants to get married. And it seems this practice is becoming more common. From 2007 to 2016, the number of cohabiting couples increased from 14 million to 18 million. According to a recent CNBC […]
Yes, Virginia, even celebrities can make huge estate planning mistakes. America is a celebrity culture. Some people want to be famous. Others simply have a favorite celebrity. Many people attempt to emulate these public figures. According to a recent Florida Today articles titled “Lessons in estate planning from the rich and famous,” following the example […]
Estate planning attorneys help people get their affairs in order. Close your eyes and try to picture an attorney in your mind's eye. Who do you see? Likely it is a trial lawyer from a televisions show or movie. When it comes to estate planning attorneys, most people have no frame of reference. In fact, […]
Fiduciaries have a number of legal responsibilities. Serving as a fiduciary is an honor. A fiduciary is often selected to administer an estate or trust. He or she may also be responsible for managing the lifetime finances of another individual as an attorney in fact under general durable power of attorney. According to a recent […]
Funeral arrangements are best made in advance. When you die, your family will grieve. The loss of a loved one cuts deep. The last thing they need to be doing is making big decisions. According to a recent The Leader article titled “Important to provide instructions for preferred funeral, burial wishes,” arranging your funeral in […]
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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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