You can learn a lot from the estate plans of celebrities. Many Americans are enthralled with celebrities. These could be athletes, actors, musicians, politicians, or even social media “influencers.” People love to see others succeed. Some people also enjoy watching them fail. As an estate planning attorney, I take no pleasure in the consequences of […]
Trusts can solve a number of estate planning problems. Many people think of the ultra wealthy when they envision the use of trusts in estate planning. They imagine “trust fund babies” driving foreign cars, having parties on yachts, and never working a day in their lives. According to a recent Market Watch article titled “3 […]
Using a living trust is ideal under certain circumstances. When it comes to estate planning, you should thoroughly consider your options. First, you will want to select an experienced estate planning attorney to create your plan. Such an estate planning attorney will create a plan to best meet your unique needs. According to a recent […]
Married couples should weigh pros and cons of joint trusts and separate trusts. Perhaps you have been married for just a short time. Maybe you are celebrating another decade of life together. Either way, you are wanting to include trust planning in your estate plan. You must now answer whether you want joint trusts or […]
Serving as a trustee or executor requires fulfillment of several duties. Perhaps family members or friends have asked you to serve as the executor, trustee, or agent in their estate plan. You are not sure what this means. They tell you the role is essentially following their instructions in their estate planning documents. Although this […]
A trust does little good without trust funding. You secured the services of an experienced estate planning attorney to create a trust. Perhaps you wanted a trust for privacy purposes. Maybe you needed to protect an inheritance for or from your heirs (or perhaps both!). Perhaps avoiding probate was a priority. According to a recent […]
Estate administration require attention to detail. Your loved one named you as the executor or trustee through estate planning. Now, your loved one is dead. You know you need to take action. Unfortunately, you are unsure what steps you need to take. According to a recent The Record-Courier article titled “Protecting an estate requires swift […]
Following these five tips could help you pass your assets to your family. You have worked hard your whole adult life. When it came to managing your finances, you saved for retirement, made wise investments, and did not spend beyond your means. You are now considering estate planning. You want to pass your assets to […]
A GRAT can serve as helpful estate planning tool for some people. Federal estate taxes may be problematic for some because of the current low interest rates. As a result, many are looking for a way to reduce their tax liability. Finding the best means of doing so can be tricky. According to a recent […]
Trustee fees are paid to the individual or company managing a trust. You have created a revocable living trust. Because of your goals, this is the best way to manage your assets should you become incapacitated and distribute them to your loved ones when you die. With any trust, a trustee is required. While you […]
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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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