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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.

Failing to properly identify and notify heirs and creditors, mismanaging estate assets, and ignoring deadline are the three biggest mistakes to avoid when probating an estate. Learn more on the probate process and how to avoid these big three mistakes.

Roughly 40% of families in America are considered ‘blended’ meaning at least one parent in the family has children from a previous relationship. These changing family dynamics often lead to conflict following death. Learn more about how blended families are affecting the probate process.