If you start to look into estate planning for the first time, you will invariably hear the term “probate” mentioned quite often. In this post, we will provide some information about the probate court so that you can go forward with a basic understanding of its functions.GuardianshipWhen you think about the concept of guardianship as it applies to estate planning, minor children may come to your mind. This is definitely one type of guardianship, and the probate court has jurisdiction over … [Read more...] about What Does the Probate Court Do?
Estate Planning
Estate Planning: The Time Is Now
We all know that passing away is one of the two certainties of life, but in spite of this, the majority of American adults are not properly prepared from an estate planning perspective.A lot of people fail to act because they really don’t know why estate planning is important. Let’s look at three things that you should know about the process, and when you digest this information, you will understand why estate planning is essential.Things Do Not Automatically Fall in PlaceYou may assume … [Read more...] about Estate Planning: The Time Is Now
Living Trusts: How They Work and Why You Might Need One
One of the most common estate planning tools with many benefits is the living trust. Creating a living trust is a very useful way to avoid the time and expense of probate. If you are considering including a living trust as part of your estate plan, you should know more about the living trust benefits you can expect. Our Overland Park living trust attorneys will explain those to you here.What is a Living Trust?A "living trust" is a particular type of trust that becomes effective while you … [Read more...] about Living Trusts: How They Work and Why You Might Need One
