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The Questions of Estate Planning, Part 2

December 4, 2019 by Courtesy of Parman and Easterday

People often have questions about Estate Planning. This is the second in a series of articles addressing those questions. This second article addresses “what” Estate Planning comprises. Read on to learn more. The Questions of Estate Planning, Part 2 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Legal Education Tagged With: Estate Planning, questions, trust, will

Planning to Enjoy Thanksgiving

November 28, 2019 by Larry Parman, Attorney at Law

Planning ahead is the loving thing to do. Whether it is for a Thanksgiving meal or for your estate plan, planning is imperative. This article points out the various consequences of your failure to plan, including the increased likelihood for family discord. Read on to learn how planning ahead can help achieve the desired results. Planning to Enjoy Thanksgiving by Steve Hartnett 0 Comments <img class="size-full wp-image-13404 alignleft" … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Legal Education Tagged With: Estate Planning, planning, Thanksgiving, trusts, vacation

The Questions of Estate Planning, Part I: Who

November 27, 2019 by Courtesy of Parman and Easterday

People often have questions on Estate Planning. This is the first in a series of articles addressing those questions. This first article addresses “who” should do Estate Planning. Read on to learn more. The Questions of Estate Planning, Part I: Who … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Legal Education Tagged With: Estate Planning, questions, trust, will

Planning for Special Needs Children

November 20, 2019 by Courtesy of Parman and Easterday

Planning is important when providing for any of your children. But planning is even more important for special needs children. Without proper planning, an inheritance can jeopardize a special needs child’s needs-based benefits, such as SSI or Medicaid. Read on to learn more about planning for special needs children. Planning for Special Needs Children … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Legal Education Tagged With: planning, Special Needs, trusts

Planning for Education Expenses

November 13, 2019 by Courtesy of Parman and Easterday

Planning is important when providing for your children or grandchildren. But planning for their education has special importance and may have special advantages. This article looks at how a trust can be used to provide for your child or grandchild’s education. The article looks at how a trust can protect those funds. Planning for Education Expenses … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Legal Education Tagged With: 529, education, planning, trusts

Baby Boomers – It’s Time to Update Your Estate Plan

November 12, 2019 by Larry Parman, Attorney at Law

Overland Park estate planning attorney

Right now, the largest generation ever in the United States is starting to retire. The Baby Boomers, born after the end of World War II, are finally reaching their “Golden Years.” If you are a Baby Boomer, that likely means you should take the time to update your existing estate plan if you have not done so in the last several years. An Overland Park estate planning attorney at Parman & Easterday explains why it is important for Baby Boomers to review and revise their estate plans. Why Does … [Read more...]

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When Was the Last Time You Updated Your Beneficiary Designations?

October 31, 2019 by Larry Parman, Attorney at Law

Oklahoma City estate planning lawyers

 If you have an estate plan in place already, you are ahead of over half the population in the United States. Taking the time to create that plan, however, is only the first step toward protecting everyone and everything that is important to you. You must also update your plan for it to be successful and work as intended. For example, the Oklahoma City estate planning attorneys at Parman & Easterday explain the importance of updating your beneficiary designations. The Importance of Updating … [Read more...]

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Make Your Own Plan

October 30, 2019 by Courtesy of Parman and Easterday

Planning is important. If you don’t plan, your assets go pursuant to the state’s default plan, which may be very different from what you want. If you plan, you can be sure your assets go exactly to whom you want and in a manner that can benefit them the most. Make Your Own Plan … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Legal Education Tagged With: heirs, Intestacy, trust, will

How Much is Too Much?

October 23, 2019 by Courtesy of Parman and Easterday

How Much Is Too Much

This article looks at the question of how much is too much to leave your children. Many people have pledged to give the majority of their wealth to charity. If you won’t leave all your assets to your children, the article provides resources for vetting worthwhile charities. How Much is Too Much? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Legal Education Tagged With: Buffett, charity, Gates, Giving Pledge, Philanthropy

Consequences of Modifying an Irrevocable Trust

October 16, 2019 by Courtesy of Parman and Easterday

Irrevocable trusts often can be modified. They can be modified under the Uniform Trust Code or a state law decanting. While these modifications may be determinative of the state law consequences, they may not determine federal tax consequences. Read on to learn more. Consequences of Modifying an Irrevocable Trust … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Legal Education Tagged With: Bosch, decanting, modification, taxation, Uniform Trust Code

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