Each quarter of the calendar year provides opportunities for estate planning. Businesses often divide their fiscal calendars into quarters. There are often benchmarks and checkups scheduled every three months. Doing so allows the business to better understand and manage its financial health. According to a recent Victoria Advocate article titled “Make quarterly payments to estate […]
It is possible to avoid probate with estate planning. For many, probate sounds like a scary word. Although probate is essentially the process for settling an estate in the local court, it can produce anxiety. Probate is often associated with lengthy proceedings and greater tax consequences. These negative aspects of probate are heightened when a […]
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 […]
Certain collections could be worth a fortune. Nostalgia is a significant market. Movies, clothing, and toys from the past often trigger fond childhood memories. People find both monetary and sentimental value in the items they collect. According to a recent The Wealth Advisor article titled “Estate Planning for Your Collections May Be a Smart Decision […]
You cannot afford to be passive when your spouse has a terminal illness. The news was not what you wanted. You had hoped for recovery and for a definitive treatment plan. Instead, the prognosis is poor. Your spouse is dying of a terminal illness. According to a recent Wealth Advisor article titled “Your Spouse Is […]
A trust allows greater control of assets. People tend to have strong opinions about money. This involves budgeting, investing, and gifting. For this reason, many people have distinct goals for estate planning. According to a recent FED Week article titled “Control of Assets a Key Issue in Deciding on a Trust,” those who have specific […]
Estate planning is one important step to caring for your loved ones after your incapacity or death. I have heard many excuses over my career as an estate planning attorney. Many people think estate planning is only for the super wealthy. Others believe it is only important if they are married or have children. These […]
Fragile beneficiaries require thoughtful estate planning. You have recently been thinking about your estate plan. You know who you love and what you have. However, you are not sure about who you want to include as the inheritors of your estate. You feel torn. While some potential heirs are fully capable of handling an inheritance, […]
Neither your last will nor your revocable trust supersedes your beneficiary forms. Do you have a retirement account? If yes, you have likely seen a beneficiary designation form. Retirement accounts are one of several types of assets passed to heirs through beneficiary designations. Many people simply fill out the form upon the creation of the […]
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 […]
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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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