Creating a living trust can expedite the settlement of your estate. Some people have few concerns when it comes to settling their estates in probate. Perhaps they have minimal assets, uncomplicated family dynamics, and need the probate judge to approve their choice of guardians for orphaned minor children anyway. These individuals may be perfectly happy […]
The act of disinheriting a child must be thorough. It is not uncommon for family relationships to undergo strain. Family members may become estranged and not see one another for decades. Other families simply suffer from diminished trust. Some children grow up. Other children ... just continue to have more birthdays. In short, not all […]
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 […]
A trust allows greater control of assets. People tend to have strong opinions about money. This involves budgeting, investing, and gifting. For this reason, many people have distinct goals for estate planning. According to a recent FED Week article titled “Control of Assets a Key Issue in Deciding on a Trust,” those who have specific […]
After creating a trust it is important to "fund" the trust. Your circumstances and goals necessitated a trust as part of your estate plan. The instructions outlined in the trust provide an equal division of the assets among your children. You find this fair and fitting. According to a recent nwi.com article titled “Estate Planning: […]
Farm families have a lot to lose with inadequate estate planning. You are a farmer. You are in the business of farming. The farm has been in the family for generations. Perhaps your children intend to keep the a farm running after you die. Maybe your children have different careers in mind. Do you have […]
Fragile beneficiaries require thoughtful estate planning. You have recently been thinking about your estate plan. You know who you love and what you have. However, you are not sure about who you want to include as the inheritors of your estate. You feel torn. While some potential heirs are fully capable of handling an inheritance, […]
An unfunded trust will undermine your estate planning. Your estate planning goals included avoiding probate. You also desired to simplify asset management should you become incapacitated. Consequently, your experienced estate planning attorney recommended a revocable living trust. You agreed and happily signed the papers for the creation of your living trust. According to a recent […]
An estate planning checklist can keep you accountable and organized. When it comes to estate planning, creating and reviewing your plan is a significant step. Without an estate plan in place, you will leave the settlement of your affairs up to the probate courts and the laws of your state. This is not ideal. Your […]
Estate planning mistakes are not uncommon. Last year was not what you expected it to be. <Understatement?> Although you likely hoped for a different start to 2021, you have found it to seem equally out-of-control. You are reminded how you cannot predict the future. After all, "It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future." […]
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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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