Change of beneficiary forms are useful when updating an estate plan. You know who you want to inherit your assets. But they are not the same folks as from a few years ago. Your circumstances have changed. I get that. So, you updated your last will or your revocable living trust. Excellent. However, according to […]
Gifting can get you in trouble without proper planning. The week of Thanksgiving marked the start of the holiday season. Advent services began yesterday (Sunday) at my church. Although Christmas traditions will look different, gifting will likely remain. According to a recent Kiplinger article titled “Gifting sounds pretty simple, but there are many ways to […]
Knowing estate planning terms is a helpful start to preparing for your future. You are many things. You are talented. You are kind. You are a hard worker. Even so, you are not an estate planning attorney. Although you have heard you need an estate plan, you are not exactly sure what this means. According […]
Picasso was a brilliant artist but a poor estate planner. When you think of "success," what images come to mind? You likely think of famous business people, scientists, entrepreneurs, or artists. Oftentimes, regular folks believe successful people are those we should emulate. According to a recent Celebrity Net Worth article titled “When Pablo Picasso Died He […]
Disclaiming assets will change how an inheritance is distributed. Let us imagine a situation where a loved one recently died. This individual left an IRA or other asset to you as an inheritance. Due to personal or financial reasons, however, you choose to not accept part or all of this inheritance. According to a recent […]
Your ex-spouse could inherit your estate without proper planning. You are divorced. This means you have an ex-spouse. Divorce proceedings and laws governing divorce can feel complicated and overwhelming. After the divorce is official, you likely do not want to thing about it ever again. According to recent Nj.com article titled “My brother died of COVID-19. […]
Specific planning is required to pass your house without taxes. You are a homeowner. This is one asset you plan to pass along to your heirs. You know the current estate tax exemption threshold is $11.58 million for a single individual in 2020. Your estate will be taxed on any amount above this threshold. If […]
Dying intestate is not ideal for distributing your inheritance. You have heard you need an estate plan. The problem is you do not want to pay for a last will and testament. I get that. Is it really bad to die intestate? According to a recent The Sun article titled “Do I Really Need A Will?,” […]
Managing an inheritance can be intimidating and challenging. Receiving an inheritance can be a significant financial blessing. Unfortunately, it comes with great personal loss. In the midst of grieving a loved one, it is difficult to make sound decisions. According to a recent Motley Fool article titled “5 Considerations for Managing an Inheritance,” making financial decisions […]
Estate planning during a pandemic should be prioritized. The pandemic has changed much about how we approach daily life. People are sanitizing frequently. Friends are appreciating the value of in-person interactions. Parents are simultaneously enjoying time with their children and feeling overwhelmed with managing work and the learning environment for their children. According to a […]
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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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