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The court expects you to handle the protected person’s assets as if they were your own, and to act with honesty, caution, and complete transparency.

When someone dies without a will, they are said to die intestate. That just means the state — not the person — decides who inherits their property. Each state has laws that create a “family tree” of who inherits first, second, and third.

While trusts are designed to avoid court intervention, they’re not immune to challenge.

The legal process to determine if assets were improperly transferred prior to death is typically called a discovery of assets. This legal proceeding seeks to determine if the estate should have contained more assets than were discovered following death.

Being named Trustee is a serious job—but with the right support and a clear understanding of your duties, you can manage the Trust with confidence and care. And remember: you’re not expected to know everything. You just need to know when to ask for help.

But before you accept the role, it’s important to understand what it actually involves, especially under Kansas and Missouri law.

As the summer months set upon us, have you added a legacy contact to your phone so that you loved ones can access your digital library in the event of your death? Learn how to add a legacy contact here.

If you are the beneficiary of a Last Will and Testament with a no-contest clause, learn more about your rights on our website.

Power of attorney is an important legal tool allowing others to make medical and financial decisions for you.

In every guardianship or conservatorship, the Constitution must be considered, here's why.