With the increase in cremations, there has also been an increase in the number of people traveling by air with the cremated remains. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued rules that apply in this situation: Cremated remains may be transported as part of the carry-on luggage or as checked baggage, if allowed by the particular airlines. You will need to check with the airline to determine what its rules require. Delta, JetBlue and United all require a death certificate or … [Read more...]

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A qualified domestic trust (QDT) can be a very important part of your estate planning process and can be essential to protect your spouse under certain circumstances. It is important to understand what this kind of trust does, to determine if this kind of trust is the right type of trust for you to create, and to follow all formalities for trust creation in any situation where you need this type of trust to transfer assets without triggering a substantial tax bill. Parman & Easterday can … [Read more...]

Revocable trusts, also called living trusts, are created during your lifetime and provide many important benefits.  But a revocable trust also has some limitations you need to be know. You need to understand exactly what a revocable living trust can, and cannot, do so you can decide if creating this kind of trust makes sense in your situation.  An Oklahoma City trust lawyer can explain your different options for trust creation and assist you in determining if you could benefit from a trust … [Read more...]

If you are having a baby, be sure to talk with an estate planning lawyer. Having a child means you are now responsible for someone else's future. Your child is depending upon you and you need to be prepared to provide for your child's needs. You need to have a contingency plan so your child is provided for if something happens to you and you aren't there to offer care.  Parman & Easterday helps new parents make smart use of legal tools to protect their children. Whether you are having … [Read more...]

After a death occurs, family and friends need to know the Overland Park probate rules and processes. Probate is the formal legal process which normally takes place following a death. Unless estate planning has been done to allow assets to transfer via other means, most or all of a deceased person's assets will be transferred through probate. This means that understanding probate becomes essential for those who will inherit and for those who wish to make sure that the wishes of the deceased … [Read more...]

If you have a new job, you may want to think about talking to an elder law attorney in Overland Park about your financial situation and your future planning. A new job is a time of new beginnings in your life. Maybe you have received a promotion and are earning more income, or maybe the new job offers different benefits than at your old position. An attorney can help you address the financial issues and opportunities your new position creates.  Parman & Easterday has extensive experience … [Read more...]