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Lee's Summit Estate Planning Attorneys

Estate Planning For The Future & Protecting Your Loved Ones in Missouri

The Worstell Law Firm assists clients in estate planning and legal financial planning matters. We offer a wide range of services for both simple and complex estate plans in both Missouri and Kansas, MO. We believe that no matter the size of estate, every individual should have an estate plan, particularly for individuals with children.

Is It Better To Have A Will Or A Trust?

A trust passes outside of probate, so a court does not require to manage the process, which can save money and time. Unlike a will, which ends up being part of the general public record. a trust can remain private. For example, a will enables you to call a guardian for children and define funeral arrangements, while a trust does not.

Call our estate planning lawyers in Lee’s Summit today at (816) 338-7877 or contact us online to schedule a consultation.

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  • Wills & Trusts Drafting
    The Worstell Law Firm represents clients in drafting of a broad range of estate plans, including the most simple of wills to complex trusts in both Missouri and Kansas. For clients and children, special care is provided to the guardianship and conservatorship aspects of an estate plan. No estate is too small for an estate plan. We offer competitive pricing for wills and trusts. For simple wills, services may be offered on a flat-fee basis.
  • Financial Durable Powers of Attorney
    The Worstell Law Firm drafts financial durable power of attorney documents to assist individuals in designating the terms of how their financial affairs will be handled in the event of incapacity. For simple financial durable power of attorney documents, services may be offered on a flat-fee basis.
  • Healthcare Directives
    The Worstell Law Firm drafts both simple and advanced healthcare directives to that clients may designate the terms of their healthcare in the event of incapacity. For simple healthcare directives, services may be offered on a flat-fee basis.

Our Client Testimonials

At The Worstell Law Firm, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.

    “Jill and her staff are professional, thorough and respond in a timely manner.”
    “Jill and her staff are professional, thorough and respond in a timely manner. She and her team helped me twice with divorce and then modification. They handled everything and did everything they said they were going to do for me.”
    Stacy O.

What Should Be Included in an Estate Plan?

Generally, estate plans can include the following:

  • Wills
  • Trusts
  • Powers of attorney
  • Healthcare Directives
  • Beneficiary designations
  • Guardianship designations

These aspects of estate planning outline who benefits from your estate when you’re gone, when and how your estate should be distributed, who has the legal authority to administrate it, and more.

Contact Our Lee's Summit Estate Planning Lawyer Today

Estate planning in MO is a very complex and nuanced legal process. Handled correctly, it can make probate easier for your elder loved ones after you are gone (or help them avoid probate entirely); handled incorrectly, and your estate may not be managed according to your wishes. Hiring a Lee’s Summit estate planning lawyer can give you peace of mind knowing that your estate is in order and your last wishes will be honored!

Need an estate plan in Lee's Summit? Contact us onlineor call (816) 338-7877today to set up your initial consultation with an estate planning lawyer near you.

What Makes Us Different?

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  • 15+ Years of Experience
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