Wealth is not a prerequisite for estate planning. Newspaper headlines remind us the rich and famous need estate planning. After all, prince or pauper, no one gets out of this life alive. In fact, Prince is one example of this fact. Although he was a successful musician and his image was important to him, Prince did […]
The cost to young families without an estate plan is high. Young families are busy. Understatement. Diaper changing, potting training, doctor visits, meal times, and bedtime routines are exhausting. Many parents feel as if their lives are in constant motion and chaos. They can barely muster enough energy to go to bed much less think […]
Working with an experienced estate planning attorney brings peace of mind. Some laws are pretty simple to comprehend and hard to ignore. Speed limit 45? Do not drive faster than 45 miles per hour. Duh. Other laws are more nuanced and less well-known. According to a recent Cleveland Jewish News article titled “Attorney can help […]
Including a living trust in your estate plan has its benefits. It is important to create an estate plan. When done right, it protects everyone you love and everything you have. DIY estate planning can have unintended, negative consequences. This is especially true if your goals and needs would benefit from a trust. According to […]
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 […]
All adults should have a last will and testament, living will, and a health care power of attorney. When you are a child, you depend on your parents. If you get sick, they call your doctor, take you to the appointment, and give you the prescribed medicine. You depend on them for food, clothing, and […]
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 […]
A letter of last instruction can provide clarity to loved ones. Creating an estate plan is the most important step you can take to protect your loved ones when you die. If you have done this, your estate will be settled and assets distributed through legally recognized means. Although you have your estate plan in […]
Personalize your estate plan to meet your specific needs. No one person is exactly alike. Even identical twins have distinctive features. I know, if have identical twin daughters! People have their own goals, families, jobs, and income sources. According to a recent Cleveland Jewish News article titled “Tailoring estate to specific needs leads to better […]
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 […]
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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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