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The duties, rights, and obligations of an agent acting under a Durable Power of Attorney are governed by state law and depend on the specific facts of each case.

Whether you’re in a long-term relationship, newly divorced, remarried, or somewhere in between, failing to plan doesn’t keep things simple. It does the opposite.

While it may feel overwhelming at first, ancillary probate is a well-established process designed to ensure property transfers correctly and legally.

Transparency is not optional. Even when administration is proceeding smoothly, silence can create mistrust and conflict.

Probate litigation refers to disputes that arise during the probate or trust process that require the court to step in and resolve contested issues.

Many families do everything right — except the final legal step. Deeds are not updated. Estates are never formally opened. Years pass without issue, until a sale forces the question.

While guardianship and conservatorship are often discussed only in moments of crisis, the new law reflects a broader shift in how Kansas courts approach protection, autonomy, and oversight. Here’s what’s changing, and why it matters to real families.

Probate is one of the most misunderstood legal processes in both Kansas and Missouri. Much of what people believe comes from internet myths, outdated advice, or well-meaning friends whose experiences occurred in a different state—or under very different circumstances.

Diminished capacity is stressful — for both the person experiencing it and the family around them. Many families don’t know what to do, or when to act, or even how to start the conversation. What matters most is that changes are handled carefully, respectfully, and lawfully — and that no one makes sudden shifts in assets or authority without proper legal guidance.

Just like writing down recipes, labeling photo albums, or passing down traditions… setting a Legacy Contact protects your story, your memories, and your legacy.