Probate Attorneys in Kansas City, Missouri

Help with Estate Administration and Probate

A thorough estate plan can benefit people of all ages. I advise all my clients to consider the unexpected in estate planning, whether they are single individuals with minimal assets, young parents with minor children, or retired business owners who need to consider complex asset transfers in the event of death.

Still, many people arrive at the offices of Shipman & DeHardt, PC after the unexpected has already happened. They have lost a loved one and have been named a personal representative (estate executor, estate administrator, or power of attorney). They have significant responsibilities to uphold when finalizing a loved one’s affairs, and they need guidance to make sure it is handled correctly.

Reliable Counsel at Every Step of
the Probate Process

Our practice’s co-founder, Jill Shipman-DeHardt, takes pride in offering people experienced counsel through some of life’s most challenging times — litigation and the probate process. She works personally with our clients to ensure every important detail is considered when:

• Drafting, reviewing, or amending estate planning documents (wills, trusts, power of attorney, guardianships, living wills, health care directives, etc.)

• Distributing assets to beneficiaries and heirs

• Paying creditors, gathering assets, and transferring ownership of assets

• Preserving estate value through the probate process

• Contesting a will or representing the estate in will contests and estate disputes

• Acting as a fiduciary in estate administration matters

Estate executors and administrators have a responsibility to uphold any existing estate documents. If estate documents do not exist, they must deal with the often complex and lengthy probate process. Failure to adhere to strict rules and regulations can leave these representatives personally liable for losses the estate incurs.

Know Your Responsibilities in Probate

Be sure to have a complete understanding of your responsibilities and how to best protect the estate in the probate process. Our firm’s probate attorney can work with you to make sure things are done right every step of the way. We proudly serve those in the Kansas City metropolitan area in Missouri, including the surrounding areas of Lee's Summit, Raytown, and Independence. For an appointment, reach out to us today.