Articles Posted in Estate Planning

Learn which major life events should prompt a review of your estate plan. Keep your documents current with expert legal guidance.

If you die without a will in Kansas, state intestacy laws decide who inherits your property. Learn how Kansas inheritance laws work, who may receive your assets, and why creating an estate plan ensures your wishes—not the state—control your legacy.

Protect your loved ones and ensure your wishes are honored. This step-by-step guide walks you through the estate planning process—from inventorying your assets to creating key legal documents.

Frequently Asked Questions for Minter & Pollak, LC including information regarding what types of legal matters we handle and what we do not handle.

Protect your child’s future with a custom estate plan. Learn how wills, trusts, and guardianship planning work for Kansas families. Free consult in Wichita, Kansas.

Avoid costly estate planning errors like outdated documents and DIY templates. Discover the top 5 mistakes—and how a qualified attorney can help protect your legacy.

Turning 18 is a major milestone. It marks legal adulthood—and with it comes new rights, responsibilities, and independence. While most young adults aren’t thinking about estate planning, having a few key legal documents in place can be critically important in the event of an emergency. At Minter & Pollak, LC, we help families and young…

At Minter & Pollak, LC, we talk to people every day about their estate plan—how they want their assets distributed and who they trust to make decisions on their behalf. One thing that still surprises us is how many individuals prefer not to discuss their estate plan with their family, assuming “they’ll figure it out…

As the holiday season approaches and families come together to celebrate, share meals, and enjoy each other’s company, it’s also a perfect time to discuss important long-term planning—specifically, your estate plan.

Congratulations! You’ve taken an important first step by completing your Will. But don’t stop there—your estate plan isn’t fully effective unless your assets are aligned with your intentions. If your property doesn’t transfer the way you expect, your loved ones may still end up in probate court. To help avoid probate and ensure a smooth…