How Do You Gift Your House to Your Children During Your Lifetime?

Benjamin LongBeneficiaries, Heirs

Benjamin E. Long A Focus on Real Estate Legacy PlanningBenjamin E. Long, the founding attorney at Schlagel Long, LLC, specializes in helping families navigate the …

How Does a Will Work After Death?

Benjamin LongBeneficiaries, Wills

Benjamin E. Long Founding Attorney – Estate Planning and Probate Law Schlagel Long, LLC, Olathe, KS Expertise in Wills and Estate Planning As an attorney …

What Happens to Social Security Payments After a Person Dies?

Benjamin LongBeneficiaries, Social Security

“The Social Security Administration should be notified as soon as possible after a beneficiary dies. Depending on your relationship to the deceased, you may be …

What Happens If You Don’t Name Beneficiaries?

Benjamin LongBeneficiaries, Guardians, IRA, Minor Children

The Importance of Naming Beneficiaries for Your AccountsRetirement Accounts and Beneficiary Designations“If you’ve had an IRA and a 401(k) for many years, you may occasionally …

Two Words Could Undo Your Entire Estate Plan

Benjamin LongBeneficiaries, Estate Planning, Inheritance

The Importance of Accurate Estate Planning“’Per stirpes’ vs. ‘per capita.’ Making the wrong choice could cause an estate planning disaster.” No one relishes the idea …

Should You Add Someone to Your Bank Account?

Benjamin LongBeneficiaries, Power of Attorney

“I know of someone who was joint account holder with his dad for many years, then later his dad then appointed him as power of …

Avoid Estate Planning Mistakes

Benjamin LongBeneficiaries, Exemption, Taxes

Common Estate Planning Misconceptions “These all-too-common misconceptions can steer your estate plans in the wrong direction right from the start. Here’s how to overcome them …

Different Trusts for Different Estate Planning Purposes

Benjamin LongBeneficiaries, Special Needs, Trusts

Benjamin E. Long, Founding Attorney – Estate Planning and Probate Law As the founding attorney at Schlagel Long, LLC, in Olathe, Kansas, Benjamin E. Long …

What Is a Qualified Personal Residence Trust (QPRT)?

Benjamin LongBeneficiaries

“When creating an estate plan, one important question to consider is how to handle the transfer of personal property, including your home. A Qualified Personal …

Inherited IRAs Require Careful Handling

Benjamin LongBeneficiaries, IRA, RMDs, Survivor Benefits, Trusts

Navigating the Complex World of Inherited IRAs “One wrong decision can lead to expensive consequences, and good luck trying to persuade the IRS to give …