Articles Posted in Estate Planning

Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy. Learn why every adult in Kansas needs an estate plan to protect their family, avoid probate, and ensure their wishes are followed.

Learn why naming a guardian for your minor children is critical in Kansas estate planning. Protect your children and ensure your wishes are honored.

A power of attorney is one of the most important estate planning documents for Wichita residents. It allows a trusted individual to make financial and medical decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated, helping you avoid court proceedings and maintain control over your future. Every Kansas estate plan should include updated powers of attorney.

A solid succession plan ensures your Kansas business continues after retirement, disability, or death. Learn key strategies for family-owned and closely held businesses.

Prince died without a will, leaving his family to navigate years of probate, litigation, and tens of millions in legal costs. Learn how dying without a will can create delays, disputes, and unnecessary expenses—and why estate planning matters.

Learn how federal law protects families from due-on-sale clauses after death. Kansas estate planning attorneys explain the Garn-St. Germain Act and why planning ahead matters.

Executor vs. trustee in Kansas: Learn their roles, responsibilities, key differences, and how to choose the right person for your estate plan. Includes FAQs for Kansas families.

Estate planning is not just for your grandparents, all adults need estate planning, including recent high school graduates.

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.