Executors play a big role in probate proceedings. Executing a last will is no small task. As an executor, you are responsible for probating the last will, settling debts, and distributing assets. Preparedness is key. According to a recent Investopedia article titled “The Executor's Checklist: 7 Tasks Before They Die,” this starts before the testator […]
Life insurance can help provide future financial security after a divorce. You are divorced. Maybe this is a recent occurrence. Perhaps it has been a long-standing reality. Either way divorce requires strategic planning when it comes to finances. According to a recent Insurance News Net article titled “5 Ways Life Insurance Eases Post-Divorce Estate Planning,” […]
Blended families require strategic estate planning. Blending two families is no small task. You have two households coming together rather than simply two people coming together. Whether your new family is formed after losing both of your former spouses to divorce, death, or a combination, things can get complicated fast. According to a recent The […]
Life insurance is not all the same. You have heard you need it, right? If you are single, it is helpful to acquire enough to bury you and pay off your debts. If you are married or have children, you will need more. Why? Your children and surviving spouse could lose not only a parent […]
Passwords are important in estate planning. So many things are now digital. These include email, social media, and online banking to name a few. With the rise of digital assets, protecting these assets is important. Passwords can provide such protection. According to a recent my San Antoni article titled “Safe sharing of passwords and legal […]
Inheritances can be complicated for heirs. When you think of inheritances, what do you envision? Money? A house? Family heirlooms? The end to all your financial troubles? Although inheritances can be helpful, according to a recent Canyon News article titled “Three Setbacks Associated With Receiving An Inheritance,” they can cause their own problems. What kind […]
The average for retirement savings is less than it should be. What do you think of when you hear the word retirement? Do you think of sleeping in? Do you think of travel? Do you think of time with family? Whatever you envision, one thing is certain: it will take money. A recent Investopedia article […]
Beneficiary designations can be easily messed up. You can have a will. You can create a trust. Even so, you may be neglecting an important aspect of estate planning. According to a recent Delco Times article titled “Five mistakes to avoid when naming beneficiaries,” you need to make sure your beneficiary designations are in alignment […]
A special needs trust is necessary to preserve essential public assistance benefits. You have a child with special needs. You know you will not always be around for them. To be blunt, what will happen to your child when you and your spouse are both deceased? According to a recent KAKE article titled “How a […]
Thanks to "entropy" (the Second Law of Thermodynamics), everything in creation requires an "amendment" from time to time. Surprise. This very law applies to estate plans, too. You have an estate plan in place. You worked with an estate planning attorney. It met all of your needs to protect everyone your love and everything 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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