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Krull, Kyle E.

Kyle E. Krull - Overland Park, KS

Attorney at Harvest Law KC

Estate Planning Lawyers in Overland Park, KS

5209 W 164th St Overland Park, KS 66085

  • Free Consultation

Overland Park Estate Planning Lawyer

Updated: 10/16/2026

Areas of Practice

  • Estate Planning

Attorney Information

Overview

Kyle Krull is the founder of Harvest Law KC, an estate planning law firm serving clients in Overland Park, KS, and the surrounding areas for more than 40 years. In addition, Kyle has written for and been quoted in industry publications, including Trusts & Estates magazine, The National Law Journal, Lawyer’s Weekly USA, Broker World, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, Kiplinger’s Retirement Report, Wealth and Retirement Planner, Bankrate.com, The Business Journal of Kansas City, KC Small Business, Ingram’s, and Money. For those considering remarriage, read his interview in the article 7 Ways You Could Be at Risk of Losing Your Inheritance on Debt.com, noting the importance of premarital agreements.

Estate Planning Attorney Kyle Krull has provided continuing education instruction to attorneys, accountants, and financial professionals at local, state, and national programs.

Kyle’s Professional Credentials Include:
  • University of Kansas (B.S. Journalism, 1981); Washburn School of Law (J.D., 1984)
  • Captain, U.S. Army-Europe JAGC (1984-1989)
  • Admitted Attorney: Kansas, Missouri, U.S. Tax Court, & U.S. Supreme Court
  • Martindale-Hubbell Highest Peer Rating (A.V. – “Preeminent”)* (2002 – Present)
  • Martindale-Hubbell Highest Client Rating, “Client Champion – Platinum Award”
  • Avvo.com Highest Attorney Rating “Superb” (10.0/10.0)
  • Avvo.com Highest Client Rating, “Clients’ Choice Award”
  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner (since 1991)**
  • Member: Christian Legal Society; Kingdom Advisors (Charter Member and Certified Kingdom Advisor®**); The National Lawyers Association; and Editorial Review Board, Journal of Financial Planning.
Personal

Estate Planning Attorney Kyle Krull and his wife, Gretchen, have been married since 1981 and have three adult daughters. In addition to enjoying time with his family, Kyle is a Certified Associate Instructor with Walk Thru the Bible Ministries, presenting Old Testament and New Testament Live Event Seminars in local churches. Kyle has served as a volunteer Attorney Advisor for Kansas City Hospice since 1997 and as appointed Commissioner on the Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission from 2011 to 2024. When his schedule permits, you may find Kyle on family property outside Mound City, Kansas, tromping around in the woods or sitting on the creek bank. He is a lousy golfer.


Awards and Honors

Honors

  • Clients' Choice Award, Avvo, 2012 - 2026
  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®, 2018 - 2026
  • Best Estate Planning Lawyers - Overland Park, Kansas, Three Best Rated, 2019 - 2026
  • Client Champion Award 5.0 out of 5.0 Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®, 2018 - 2026
  • Best of 2026 - Overland Park Estate Planning Attorney, BusinessRate
  • Best of 2025 - Overland Park Estate Planning Attorney, BusinessRate
  • Neighborhood Fav, Nextdoor, 2021
  • Neighborhood Fav, Nextdoor, 2024
  • Kansas City Favorites - Estate Law, The Kansas City Star, 2023
  • Client Distinction Award 5.0 out of 5.0 Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell, 2013 - 2015
  • AV Rating Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2002 - 2013
  • Kingdom Advisors Qualified Attorney, Kingdom Advisors, 2005
  • Certified Financial Planner practitioner, Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., 1991
  • Meritorious Service Medal, U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps (Trial Defense Service) - Europe, 1989
  • Army Commendation Medal, U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps - Europe, 1987
  • National Member of The Order of Barristers, Washburn University School of Law, 1983
  • National Moot Court Team, Washburn University School of Law, 1982 - 1983

Education

Legal Education

  • Washburn University School of Law, Topeka, Kansas

Non Legal Education

  • University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, May, 1981
    B.S., Bachelor of Science
    Major: Journalism (News-Editorial)

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Attorney & Counselor at Law, since 1993

Past Positions

  • U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps - Europe, Captain, 1984 - 1989
  • Linde Thomson Langworthy Kohn & Van Dyke, Associate, 1989 - 1990
  • Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance, Agent, 1991 - 1992
  • College For Financial Planning, Adjunct Professor, 1997 - 1999
  • Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission, Commissioner, 2011 - 2024

Languages

  • English (Primary)
  • German

Classes and Seminars

  • Morgan Stanley Client Appreciation Breakfast, Estate Planning - Are You Ready?, 2019
  • Morgan Stanley Client Appreciation Breakfast, Estate Planning in the Heartland, 2018
  • Morgan Stanley Client Appreciation Breakfast, Estate Planning - Estate & Gift Tax Update, 2017
  • Morgan Stanley Client Appreciation Breakfast, Estate Planning - Practical Pointers, 2016
  • Triune Financial Partners - CPA Oktoberfest!, Practical Estate Planning, 2015
  • Morgan Stanley Client Appreciation Breakfast, Estate Planning - Latest Developments, 2015
  • Morgan Stanley Client Appreciation Breakfast Estate Planning - Brave New World, 2015
  • Morgan Stanley Client Appreciation Breakfast, Estate Planning Update, 2014
  • SBC Fellowship Luncheon, Estate Planning as Stewardship, 2012
  • Morgan Stanley Client Appreciation Luncheon, Estate Planning for Retirement, 2012
  • Morgan Stanley Client Appreciation Luncheon 2012 - Eleventh Hour Estate Planning
  • Estate Planning & The Hospice Volunteer, 2012
  • Estate Planning 2012 Updates, 2012
  • Morgan Stanley Client Appreciation Breakfast, Asset Protection - Would Your Family And Assets Be Okay?, 2011
  • Morgan Stanley Client Appreciation Breakfast, Estate Planning & Elder Law Update, 2011
  • Leawood Chamber Of Commerce Lecture Series, Family Business Succession Planning For 2011 And 2012
  • Homestead Workshop Series 4 Pillars of Estate Planning, 2011
  • Farris Law Firm, LLC Breakfast Lecture Series, If I Die Before I Wake... Contingency Plans For The Small Business Owner, 2011
  • Wealth Transfer Planning Navigating the New Estate Taxless Environment, 2010
  • Military Officer's Association of America (MOAA) Estate Planning for the Retired Military Officer, 2010
  • Lunch and Learn with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Estate Planning for the Business Owner, 2010
  • Estate Planning & Generous Living, 2010
  • Women, Money & the Law Business Succession Planning for Women Business Owners, 2009
  • Public Accountants Association of Kansas Estate Tax Planning Update, 2009
  • Financial Planning Tools Life & Estate Planning Fundamentals, 2009

Representative Cases

  • United States v. Chrisco

Published Works

Articles

  • Retiring Soon? Here’s Why Estate Planning Matters (Quoted), The Hartford, 2019
  • Do You Understand Your Loved One’s Advance Directive? (Quoted), A Place for Mom, 2019
  • msn.com, 7 Ways You Could Be at Risk of Losing Your Inheritance (Quoted), 2020
  • Where there is a will,there is an oops (maybe), The Best Times, 2015
  • Retirement Relocation? Watch out for Death Taxes!, WealthManagement.com, 2015
  • The Storage Facilitator Lacking a family succession plan? Here’s how to create one for your business (Quoted), 2015
  • Kiplinger's Retirement Report, Donate Life Insurance to a Charity or College (Quoted), 2014
  • Kiplinger's Retirement Report Your Young-Adult Kids Need an Estate Plan (Quoted), 2014
  • The Thinking Bigger Guide for KC Entrepreneurs, Estate Planning and the Entrepreneur, 2013
  • Money Parents Who'd Rather Not Take It With Them (Quoted), 2012
  • KC Small Business Succession Success, 2010
  • Kiplinger's Retirement Report A Ticking Time Bomb for a Surviving Spouse (Quoted), 2010
  • Navy Federal Plan for Life (Quoted), 2008
  • Kiplinger's Retirement Report Yours, Mine and Ours The Second Time Out (Quoted), 2008
  • Kansas City Star Home is where the heartache is (Quoted), 2007
  • The Kansas City Star Legacy funds are the gift that keeps on giving (Quoted), 2007
  • Kiplinger's Personal Finance In you they TRUST (Quoted), 2007
  • Kiplinger's Retirement Report Living Together? Set Up Boundaries (Quoted), 2007
  • Kiplinger's Retirement Report Classic Mistakes Can Wreck an Estate Plan (Quoted), 2006
  • Lawyers Weekly Survey Reveals Lawyer's Reaction To Estate Tax Repeal, 2006
  • Inc. How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Estate Tax (Quoted), 2004
  • Kiplinger's Personal Finance What Duct Tape Can't Do (Quoted), 2003
  • The Wichita Eagle Tangled Estate Tax Laws Pose Challenges (Quoted), 2003
  • The Kansas City Star Power Of The Will, 2002
  • The Kansas City Star Gift Can Be Tax-Free For Receiver, Giver, 2002
  • Trusts & Estates Attorneys Cautiously Optimistic About Repeal, 2001
  • The Kansas City Star My Kids Will Be Rich (Quoted), 2001
  • The Kansas City Star Carefully Establish Your Official Residence, 2000
  • Chicago Tribune Duty Calls (Quoted)
  • The Charlotte Observer 21st Century Heirs (Quoted), 2000
  • National Law Journal Here's A Toolbox For Lawyers (Quoted), 2000
  • Lawyers Weekly Estate Planning Attorneys Boost Revenues By Marketing To Mid-Tier Millionaires, 2000
  • The Kansas City Star Keeping Assets Out Of Probate, 1999
  • Ingram's Business Risk & The Lawsuit Lottery, 1998
  • The Kansas City Star Cemetery Care Varies By Location, 1998
  • The Kansas City Star Paper Trail Useful With Big Gifts, 1998
  • The Kansas City Star Probate Court System Explained, 1998
  • The Kansas City Star Ways To Set Up Trusts, 1998
  • College Boulevard News Relief Act May Cause A Big Tax On The Brain (Quoted), 1997
  • Kansas City Business Journal Estate Tax Laws Become Consumed In Controversy (Quoted), 1997
  • The Kansas City Star Reduce Estate Taxes With Insurance Trusts (Quoted), 1997
  • Broker World Do Your Clients Still Need Estate Planning?, 1997
  • Broker World The Most Important Conversations Never Held, 1996

Bar Admissions

  • Kansas, 1984
  • Missouri, 1990
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 2015

Other Affiliations

  • Kingdom Advisors, 2005 - Present (Member)
  • Journal of Financial Planning, 2000 - Present (Member, Editorial Review Board)
  • National Lawyers Association, 1993 - Present (Member)
  • Missouri Bar, 1990 - Present (Member)
  • Missouri Bar, Professionalism Committee, 1990 - Present (Member)
  • Missouri Bar, Probate and Trust Law Committee, 1990 - Present (Member)
  • The International Legal Honor Society of Phi Delta Phi, 1982 - Present (Member)
  • Christian Legal Society, 1981 - Present (Member)

Fraternities and Sororities

  • Delta Upsilon
  • Phi Delta Pi

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Overland Park, KS

5209 W 164th St
Overland Park, KS 66085

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Hours: Mon - Fri: 9:00AM - 12:00PM and 1:00PM - 5:00PM/ Sat - Sun: Closed

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