Estate Planning

Taking steps to begin the estate planning process often involves having difficult conversations. It’s not easy to think about death and succession, but it is a necessary process to ensure your final wishes are honored and bequests to your loved ones received. Many people often believe once they’ve written a will, they’ve completed estate planning, but the process involves many more components.



At Kelley Law Firm, we’ll help you write your will and create trusts, ensuring your designated beneficiaries receive your assets as you wish instead of being decided by a court of law. Our knowledgeable attorneys can help you construct a letter of intent so your executor or beneficiary understands how to carry out your decisions. The attorneys at our law office are here to help you with any of your estate planning needs and are fully versed in both Kansas and Missouri law.

Wills

As a critical component of estate planning, you want to write your will in such a way that your wishes regarding your financial and personal matters are carried out. A will also provides assurance your minor children will go to a guardian of your choosing, not one chosen by the state.



When you create a will, your heirs won’t have to experience lengthy and exhausting probate processes where, in the end, a court makes these important decisions. The Kelley Law Firm will work with you to establish your last will and testament to be inclusive of everything you want.

Trusts

As a part of your estate planning process, you may want to establish one or more trusts. Trusts are not beneficial to everyone, but speaking with an experienced trust lawyer can help you make that determination. The attorneys at Kelley Law Firm will sit down with you to discuss the various types of trusts you can create.



Many of our clients find trusts to be beneficial because they can help minimize tax liabilities, avoid probate, and establish funding to help take care of beneficiaries, including those with special needs. Our lawyers have vast experience with trusts and are fully well-versed in assisting clients who live in either Kansas or Missouri.

Powers of Attorney

Selecting a power of attorney (POA) is a big decision. In the event you become incapacitated, you want to outline decision-making authority regarding your medical and financial decisions to someone you trust. In both Kansas and Missouri, there are a number of different types of powers of attorney you can establish, and the attorneys at the Kelley Law Firm can help you determine what’s best for you.

You may want one person to handle everything or you may want to create separate POAs, depending upon the decision-making authority. For instance, you may want your brother to handle your medical decisions in the event you cannot speak for yourself, but your aunt to manage your finances. Our experienced and knowledgeable attorneys will walk you through the different types of POAs you can choose to create.

If you need an estate planning lawyer, contact Kelley Law Firm to help you create a thorough plan. Our law 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, Independence, Gladstone, Johnson County, KS, Wyandotte County, KS, Douglas County, KS, Jackson County, MO, Cass County, MO, Clay County, MO, and Platte County, MO.