All adults should create an estate plan, but contrary to popular belief, it is not a one-time deal. As your life changes, you must update your estate plan to reflect your life circumstances. Below, we discuss some of the most critical times when you should take...
Estate Planning
Prove testamentary capacity during estate planning
When you sign a last will and testament, you are setting up a plan that others will carry out after you die. This legal document often includes instructions for distributing assets to heirs or other beneficiaries. For a will to be valid, certain elements must exist,...
2 issues surviving spouses should know about Kansas estate laws
Losing a spouse is undoubtedly one of the most difficult experiences of a lifetime. Especially if a surviving spouse has minor children to care for, the whole family will navigate an intense grieving process, each family member processing his or her emotions in a...
Choose the best executor for your estate plan
If you’re thinking about signing a last will and testament and other documents that can help prepare your Kansas estate, you might also be discerning who you’ll choose and ask to be your representative when you die and your estate goes through probate. Most people...