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 […]
A codicil allows you to amend your last will and testament. You planned ahead. You created an estate plan with a last will and testament years ago. Life has a way of changing relationships and resources, yes? Consequently, changed a number of provisions in your last will no longer reflect your current circumstances. According to […]
Parents should make plans for minor children. You are a parent. Maybe you have been a parent for years and have several children. Perhaps you are a new parent who recently welcomed your first child. Parenthood is exciting, rewarding, and fun. It is also a significant responsibility to protect and care for your children. According […]
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 […]
The widow of Kobe Bryant wants to amend the trust created by her husband. The deaths of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi in January were tragic. Any loss of life is heartbreaking. The grief is especially great when death is unexpected. Often in these circumstances, families are left with no direction, plan, or support. […]
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 […]
A family trust is set up specifically to benefit your family. You have thought carefully about your estate plan. You know a last will and testament is sufficient for many people. However, when you consider your goals, you think you may require more. According to a recent Yahoo Finance article “What Is a Family Trust […]
Beneficiaries of a last will and testament must be notified. Your loved one has recently passed away. You think he signed a last will prior to death. You think you might be a beneficiary. You do not know whether such last will actually exists and, if it does, its contents. Will you be notified? According […]
Beneficiary designations must be "aligned" properly for an effective estate plan. Estate planning seems simple. You get a last will and testament. You sign it. Everything is set. Right? According to a recent Kiplinger article titled “Beneficiary Designations – The Overlooked Minefield of Estate Planning,” you may have overlooked a very significant aspect of estate […]
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, […]
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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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