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?,” […]
What is the difference between holding title to your home as tenants in common or as joint tenants? What is the big deal? There are several considerations when purchasing a home as a married couple. In some states, like Kansas, the purchase defaults to a “tenants in common" status. After years of marriage, many couples […]
An experienced estate planning attorney is the key to a successful plan. Estate planning can be challenging. It is not easy to think about your own death, let alone disability. It is even more difficult to discuss it. Most people have a desire to protect and provide for their loved ones. They simply do not […]
Inaction is not an affordable luxury after the death of a loved one. Your loved one has passed away. The grief is overwhelming. Whether it was sudden or expected, the loss is still great. You want to honor the legacy of your loved one. According to a recent Dallas Morning News article titled “Three things […]
Adding a child to the family requires new estate planning. Are you pregnant? Did you recently give birth to a child? Are you in the process of adopting? If the answer is yes, let me first congratulate you. This is an exciting time for your family as it grows. You are likely debating the name, […]
Dying without a will is detrimental to your estate. You have been thinking about your own mortality. What will happen when you die? What legacy will you leave? Will your loved ones be okay without you? According to recent Forbes article titled “The Dangers Of Dying Without A Will,” the answer to this question depends […]
You need a "blueprint" for your estate plan. Do you have an estate plan? The answer is always yes. No estate plan is simply a poor option. It is messy, time consuming, and expensive. According to a recent Forbes article titled “How To Create An Estate Planning Blueprint,” you should have a carefully constructed estate […]
COVID-19 should not interfere with your estate planning. Your life feels like it is on hold. Maybe the days feel like months, like when the waves turn the minutes to hours. You cannot remember if it is Monday or Thursday. COVID-19 has interfered with work, events, and family gatherings. Everything. According to a recent Kiplinger […]
Mistakes on your last will and testament can cause lasting damage. You know you are supposed to have a last will and testament in place. You have heard about dying intestate and would like to avoid this for yourself. Having the state determine who inherits your assets or takes care of your minor children when […]
Estate Planning is essential at all times, but especially so in times of uncertainty. People have varied reactions to COVID-19. Some deny the seriousness of the virus. Others are overcome with anxiety. Still others find peace. Perhaps you fall neatly into one of the categories. Maybe you cycle through them. Either way, it is easy […]
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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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