What Estate Planning Can Help You Do
A well prepared estate plan can help you:
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Protect your family and clearly outline your wishes
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Avoid or reduce the probate process when possible
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Plan for how your assets are managed and distributed
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Ensure someone you trust can make decisions if you cannot
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Reduce uncertainty and legal stress for your loved ones
Estate Planning Services
I help clients create and update estate planning documents, including:
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Wills
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Revocable living trusts
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Powers of attorney
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Healthcare directives and related planning documents
I work with both simple and more complex estates based on your needs and goals.
Why Estate Planning Matters
Without a clear plan in place, state law determines how your assets are distributed. This can lead to delays, added costs, and unnecessary stress for your family.
A properly prepared estate plan gives you control and helps your loved ones avoid confusion during difficult times.
What Clients are Saying
Brian
"Mike has been working with me to get my wills and trusts in order."
Becky
"During the past 2 years Mike has guided me through probate, my estate planning and fought the maze of tax returns."
Experience You Can Rely On
I am an attorney licensed in both Kansas and Missouri with extensive experience in probate and estate planning matters.
My background in tax law also allows me to consider how estate decisions may affect taxes and long term economic outcomes.
