Estate Planning

Estate Planning in Kansas and Missouri

Beginning your estate planning journey often involves difficult conversations. Thinking about the future, succession, and end-of-life wishes is never easy, but it is essential to protect your loved ones and ensure your intentions are honored. While many believe a will alone is sufficient, a complete estate plan includes multiple components that work together to safeguard your assets and guide your family.

At Kelley Law Firm, we help you create a comprehensive and effective estate plan. Whether you need a will, trusts, powers of attorney, or guidance on beneficiary planning, we provide clear direction and support. Connor Kelley is experienced working on both sides of the state line, ensuring your estate planning documents are legally sound and tailored to your needs.

Your estate plan is more than paperwork! It’s a roadmap for your family and a way to protect what matters most.

Wills

A will is one of the most important tools in an estate plan. It outlines your wishes for your assets, property, and personal matters, and allows you to designate guardians for minor children, preventing the court from making these decisions for you.

A clear and comprehensive will helps your loved ones avoid lengthy and stressful probate proceedings. At Kelley Law Firm, we work with you to draft a last will and testament that reflects your wishes and provides peace of mind for your family.

Trusts

A trust can be a valuable component of your estate plan, depending on your goals and financial situation. We will help you determine whether a trust is right for you and guide you through the different types of trusts available.

Trusts can avoid probate, reduce tax liability, and protect assets for beneficiaries, including those with special needs. Kelley Law Firm has extensive experience helping clients in Kansas and Missouri with both trust creation and trust administration.

Powers of Attorney

Designating someone to make decisions on your behalf if you become unable to act is a critical part of estate planning. A Power of Attorney (POA) allows you to grant decision-making authority to a trusted individual. There are two main types: Financial Powers of Attorney, which give someone the authority to manage your finances, pay bills, and handle other monetary matters, and Healthcare Powers of Attorney, which allow someone to make medical decisions on your behalf if you cannot communicate your wishes.

We guide you in choosing the structure that best fits your needs, whether you prefer one person to handle all responsibilities or separate agents for financial and healthcare decisions. Our attorneys ensure your POA documents are clear, effective, and tailored to protect your interests.

If you need an estate planning lawyer, contact Kelley Law Firm to create a thorough and personalized plan. Our office proudly serves Kansas City, Overland Park, Olathe, Shawnee, Independence, Belton, Liberty, Grandview, Roeland Park, Prairie Village, Lenexa, North Kansas City, Lee’s Summit, Raytown, Gladstone, and surrounding areas in Johnson, Wyandotte, Douglas, Jackson, Cass, Clay, and Platte counties in Kansas and Missouri.

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