Gaughan & Connealy Estate Planning Attorneys | Estate Planning Attorneys in Kansas & Oklahoma

Why Estate Planning is Important!

The biggest misconception that we hear about estate planning is that if you have a will, you don't have to go through probate. In fact, that couldn't be further from the truth. Most of the time, when you have a will you are almost guaranteed probate. You've likely heard many myths and misconceptions like this about estate planning in the past. That's why it's critical that you educate yourself and luckily you've come to the right place. We do countless education events throughout the year to help families just like yours with situations like this. Go to Attend a Free Workshop to educate yourself and your family. You can also go to Reports for even more information. Use these tools to get an understanding of what makes sense for you and your family. When you're ready to start planning, give us a call at (913) 262-2000.

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Elder Law: A Special Focus at our Kansas & Missouri Offices

The elderly often face significant challenges such as health care, Medicaid issues and costly nursing home care. Many families suffer financially – or lose their whole nest egg – when costs for an elderly or incapacitated loved one get out of hand. However, there are ways to protect your assets from such circumstances. Our Elder Law and Medicaid attorneys can guide you in the important – and ever-changing – area of Elder Law, Medicaid Planning, and related issues that face the elderly.

Three Estate Plan Components You May Overlook

July 29, 2020 Estate Planning

One of the major reasons why you should seek out personalized attention from a licensed estate planning attorney is because there are some minute

Who Should Act as Your Trustee?

July 20, 2020 Estate Planning

First, we should explain why you may want to use a living trust. If you have a will, or think you should use a will, you may be surprised when you

The Basics: “HIPAA” Powers

July 18, 2020 Estate Planning, legal education

This is the third in a three-part series of articles on Powers of Attorney. The first article examined the Financial Power of Attorney. The second

The Basics: Powers of Attorney for Healthcare

July 16, 2020 Estate Planning, legal education

This is the second in a three-part series of articles on Powers of Attorney. The first article examined the Financial Power of Attorney. This second

The Basics: Financial Power of Attorney

July 14, 2020 Estate Planning, legal education

This is the first in a three-part series of articles on Powers of Attorney. This first article examines the Financial Power of Attorney. The second

Five Things You Should Know About Probate

July 11, 2020 Estate Planning

Probate can be succinctly described as the legal process of estate administration. If you use a last will to state your final wishes, the executor who

Election Could Impact the Estate Tax

July 7, 2020 Estate Planning

There is a presidential election looming over the horizon, and some changes are possible. As estate planning attorneys, we follow these events with

Don’t Let the State Plan Your Estate

June 23, 2020 Estate Planning

Most people know that it is important to put an estate plan in place, but many of these folks procrastinate. They feel as though it is something that

Answers to Common Questions About Trusts

June 18, 2020 Estate Planning

A lot of people harbor misconceptions about trusts, and as a result, they make uninformed decisions on their own. In this post, we will provide some