• HOME
  • WHO WE ARE
    • About Our Firm
    • Attorney And Staff Profiles
    • Speaking Events
  • Communities We Serve
    • Kansas
      • Kansas City, KS
      • Lansing, KS
      • Leavenworth, KS
      • Leawood, KS
      • Lenexa, KS
      • Mission, KS
      • Overland Park, KS
      • Olathe, KS
      • Prairie Village, KS
      • Shawnee, KS
      • Paola, KS
      • Topeka, KS
    • Missouri
      • Gladstone, Mo
      • Independence, MO
      • Kansas City, MO
      • Lee’s Summit, MO
      • Liberty, MO
  • SERVICES
    • Asset & Business Planning
    • Elder Law & Medicaid Planning
    • Family-Owned Businesses & Farms
    • Financial Planning Assistance
    • IRA & Retirement Planning
    • Legacy Planning Services
    • LGBT Estate Planning
    • Loss of a Loved One
    • Power of Attorney
    • Special Needs Planning
    • Trust Administration & Probate
    • Young Families
    • Estate And Gift Tax Figures
  • Resources
    • Client Resources
      • Free Workshops
      • Free Estate Planning Worksheet
      • Lenexa Elder Resources
      • Missouri & Kansas Elder Law Resources
      • Presentations
      • If Your Estate Plan Outdated?
      • Published Books
    • Video Resources
    • Reports
      • Advanced Estate Planning
      • Basic Estate Planning
      • Estate Planning for Niches
      • Trust Administration
    • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Asset Protection Planning
      • Estate Planning
      • Trust Administration & Probate
      • Families Without an Estate Plan
      • LGBT Estate Planning
      • Legacy Wealth Planning
  • Workshops
    • Granite City
  • CONTACT US
  • BLOG

WAEstate

Creating Comprehensive Estate Plans in Kansas & Missouri

Connect with us today(913) 262-2000

Attend a Free Workshop

Communities We Serve – Kansas City, MO

Thank you for taking the time to find out about our connection to the Kansas City area! Missouri residents know that Kansas City, MO, on the border of the two great states of Missouri and Kansas, has so much to offer its residents and visitors alike! With its famous barbecue and jazz heritage, downtown K.C. is in a class all its own. The American Jazz Museum and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum share space in the historic 18th & Vine Jazz District. While, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, is home to a world-class art collection.

We proudly serve the residents of Kansas City, Missouri

Kansas City, or K.C., is the largest city, and second largest metropolitan area, in the state of Missouri. The Kansas City metropolitan area straddles the Kansas–Missouri border. Sitting on Missouri’s western border, this uniquely modern city is located mostly in Jackson County, with portions of the city spilling into Clay, Cass, and Platte counties. Kansas City provides thousands of jobs to residents

The largest employer of Kansas City residents is the federal government, with more than 146 federal agencies. The Internal Revenue Service operates a large service center in Kansas City, which is one of only two sites to process paper tax returns. Amazingly, the IRS employs approximately 2,700 full-time employees in Kansas City, which increases to 4,000 during tax season.

The Bannister Federal Complex, located in South Kansas City, is home to the Kansas City Plant, a National Nuclear Security Administration facility operated by Honeywell. The Kansas City Plant produces and assembles 85% of the non-nuclear components of the United States nuclear bomb arsenal. The Social Security Administration employs over 1,700 employees in the Kansas City area. Ford Motor Company operates a large manufacturing facility at the Ford Kansas City Assembly Plant, which now produces the Ford F-150.

What to do when in K.C., Missouri

If arts and entertainment are what you crave, there are so many options in Kansas City. Whether it’s Knuckleheads Saloon, a favorite nightlife spot, the Blue Room for jazz, or the Ameristar Casino Hotel, the night is full of excitement and fun. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Kansas City Symphony provide that perfect balance of artful entertainment.

If sports and outdoor recreation are your thing, then you’re in for an adventure! Kansas City is definitely a sports-oriented community.  At Arrowhead Stadium you can catch an NFL game with the Kansas City Chiefs, including pre-game tailgate parties.  The area also has a Major League Baseball team, the Kansas City Royals, with games at Kauffman Stadium. If you like soccer, the Sporting Park stadium near the Village West retail center in Kansas City, the home of the 2013 MLS National Champions.

The Sprint Center, an area that seats more than 18,000 people, is Kansas City’s home for basketball, concerts, family shows, and special events.  The College Basketball Experience is a 41,500-square-foot entertainment facility that comprises interactive basketball exhibits and houses the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame.

Kansas City’s brand new Go Ape Treetop Adventure is a two to three-hour outdoor adventure course featuring five zip lines and more than 40 treetop obstacles, all at heights of 40-50 feet in the trees. For NASCAR enthusiasts, there’s the Kansas Speedway, one of the premier racing facilities in the Midwest. The speedway hosts two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races, a NASCAR XFINITY Series race, a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race and the championship race of the ARCA Racing Series every year. In addition to racing, Kansas Speedway hosts various other events, such as the Richard Petty Driving Experience, the University of Kansas Treads and Threads fundraiser, and the March of Dimes Bikers for Babies.

Retirement planning for Kansas City residents

It is important for Kansas City residents to consider their retirement if they haven’t already. It usually takes more than a simple 401k and Social Security benefits to provide a comfortable retirement for most people. That’s why it is crucial that you are proactive and take your retirement into your own hands. Don’t be entirely dependent on government benefits or put all of your eggs in one basket. Retirement planning is versatile and unique to each client. At Gaughan & Connealy, we can provide the advice you need to create the perfect retirement plan.

One of the worst mistakes you can make in retirement planning is disregarding the likelihood of increasing health care costs. When you plan for retirement, you need to estimate what health care will likely by the time you actually retire. That is essential in order to accurately estimate your income needs for the future. In November 2015, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that consumers’ health care inflation was up 2.9 percent. Although most people assume that Medicare will be sufficient to cover their medical expenses during retirement, that is not necessarily a safe assumption. Relying on Medicare, Medicaid or Social Security as your primary financial resource for retirement is not a wise choice.

If you have questions regarding retirement, or any other estate planning matters, contact Gaughan & Connealy for a consultation either online or by calling us at (816) 974-3030.

DOWNLOAD OUR FREE ESTATE PLANNING WORKSHEET

There's a lot that goes into setting up a comprehensive estate plan, but with our FREE worksheet, you'll be one step closer to getting yourself and your family on the path to a secure and happy future.
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Follow Us

  • Menu Item
  • Menu Item
  • Menu Item
  • Menu Item
  • Menu Item
  • Menu Item

Testimonials

“Chris and his staff were awesome to work with. I felt like I was their only client with the personal attention and time they spent with me setting up a trust. Chris did an excellent job of making sure I understood everything I needed to and things were being set up for our families specific needs and desires. I look forward to having Chris continue to be our estate planning attorney.”
jan–
“Chris and his staff have been very accommodating, answering every question, e-mail or phone call in a timely manner. They made our Estate planning easy and comfortable-no question unanswered or looked down upon. Thank you, all.”
glenda–
“Chris and his team led us through what we felt was a complicated process in a very organized manner. Everything was explained to our satisfaction and then our decisions were executed quickly. All we had to do was sign documents. Most important, the after support has been excellent. If we have a question, the answer is always.....let us take care of that for you! Everyone in this firm is unpretentious, helpful and very knowledgeable.”
carla–
“For about 10 years my husband and I kept saying, "we need to prepare a trust or a will. We had already planned and paid for our funerals but trying to figure out the will or trust was overwhelming to us. We received an invitation in the mail to attend a seminar. After meeting with Chris we both agreed that Chris and his firm were whom we wanted to execute our Trust documents.”
kay–
“My wife and I took advantage of the free evening program put on by Gaughan and Connealy back in 2013 and later hired Chris Gaughan to do our estate planning. First thing that sold us was not only Chris's professionalism, but his knowledge and his passion for what he does. The process was very easy and thorough. Chris brought up scenarios/issues that were unforeseen but were important to have in our plans. ”
darryl–

Where We Are

OVERLAND PARK
4400 College Blvd, Ste 190
Overland Park, KS 66211
Phone: (913) 262-2000
Fax: (913) 904-1348

See Larger Map Get Directions

Map

midwest_sidbr_map

Where We Are

KANSAS CITY
7280 NW 87th Terrace, Ste 210
Kansas City, MO 64153
Phone: 816-974-3030
Fax: (913) 904-1348

See Larger Map Get Directions

Map

midwest_sidbar1_map

Office Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • About The American Academy
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Sitemap
  • Contact Us

Connect to us

  • Menu Item
  • Menu Item
  • Menu Item
  • Menu Item
  • Menu Item
  • Menu Item

Gaughan & Connealy
Estate Planning Attorneys
All Rights Reserved.
Attorney Advertisement

© 2019 American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, Inc.