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Does Every Estate Plan Have a Trust?

An estate plan includes important legal documents that provide for distribution of property after death and protect the individual making the plan during their lifetime. Some estate plans include a trust to achieve specific goals, but other estate pl… Read More
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When Do You Need to Update Your Estate Plan?

When you make an estate plan, you have a great sense of accomplishment and peace of mind, knowing that you have put in place necessary legal protections for your and your family’s future. To keep those protections current, you need to review and up… Read More
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Does the Personal Representative of an Estate Need a Probate Lawyer?

If you are named as the personal representative of your loved one’s estate through their Last Will and Testament (commonly referred to as an executor), you may wonder if you should get help from a probate attorney to settle the estate. While Kansas… Read More
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Does Your Estate Plan Include Your Digital Assets?

If you use a computer, mobile device like a cell phone, or any other electronic device, you probably have digital assets. Like any other property you own, those assets need to be addressed in your estate plan. If they are not, significant problems ca… Read More
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Steps to Take After a Loved One Passes Away

Losing a loved one is among life’s most difficult challenges. While you and your family grieve your loss, it can be hard to focus on the steps to take after a loved one passes away. Getting assistance from an attorney can ease your burden and allow… Read More
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3 Risks of Do-It-Yourself Estate Planning

DIY Estate Planning The do-it-yourself approach is wonderful for many things. But DIY estate planning poses significant risks to you, your family, and your assets. Getting help from a knowledgeable estate planning lawyer is the only way to ensure tha… Read More
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What Is Probate of an Estate?

Probate is a legal process established by Kansas law for settling and distributing the estate of a person who passes away. The statutes contain complex provisions for determining the correct process for administration and probate of an estate, based… Read More
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How Rising Interest Rates Affect Estate Planning Strategies

Economic indicators and government statements confirm that rising interest rates are on the horizon. The fact became undeniable when the CPI (Consumer Price Index, a measure of inflation) hit a 40-year high in January 2022. Along with the other impac… Read More
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Business Succession Planning: Is Your Business Covered?

If you are a business owner, business succession planning protects your business, as well as you and your family. Without proper planning, your family and your business can encounter a myriad of legal and financial problems if you can no longer run t… Read More
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Do I Need a Living Will?

Before you decide whether you need a living will in your estate plan, it’s important to understand the limited scope of the document and what it accomplishes — as well as what it does not accomplish. If you make a living will, it is only one part… Read More
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