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Wills
Your life is a busy one, filled with working, caring for your family and the
details of living.
But have you ever thought what will happen to those you love if you
should die suddenly, without leaving a will?
Dying Without A Will: Some Facts To
Consider
Your estate will end up in a lengthy probate process, no question. But
here are some more facts to also consider:
In Kansas, if you are married with children and die without a will:
•
One half (1/2) of your property automatically goes to your spouse,
one half (1/2) goes to the children
•
If both spouses die and leave minor children, the court will decide who raises them
In Missouri, it is even more complex. According to the Missouri Probate Code, revised August 28, 2013,*
how your estate will be divided depends upon, for example:
•
Whether the relationships in question are by blood or marriage
•
Whether or not the marriage was legitimate
•
If you died with a partial will
The bottom line: Don't force your loved ones to go through the pain of probate court as they are going
through anguish and grief over losing you. And do not try to create a will by yourself. Give those you love the
added peace of mind by creating your will with my experienced guidance. I am Cary Smalley, founder of The
Smalley Law Firm, LLC, in Overland Park, Kansas.
Giving Clients' Peace Of Mind With Legally Solid Wills
Since 2005, I have been helping clients like you secure their family's future by creating wills that truly fit
individual situations. Being able to do that is far more than filling out a form. It means listening to them,
understanding what they value, and then applying years of experience to custom craft the best legal
document for their situation.
In the area of estate planning, the term "will" is a broad one and can include the following documents:
•
Simple wills: Distribution of property
•
Complex wills: Distribution of property for more complex financial situations, such as estates that
require estate tax or families with minor children who require guardianship
•
Living wills: What, when and how end-of-life decisions are to be made when you are incapacitated
To ensure your loved ones are adequately protected according to either Kansas or Missouri law, it requires
an experienced lawyer licensed to practice in both states. I am that attorney.
Need A Will? Call Me. I Can Help.
Contact me, Cary Smalley, founder of The Smalley Law Firm, LLC. My rates are competitive, and I offer night
and weekend consultations by appointment. For your free initial consultation, contact me online or call 913-
601-3549.
*Missouri Probate Code, Chapter 474, Section 474.010
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7015 College Blvd., Suite 375
Overland Park, KS 66211
913-601-3549
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Located in Overland Park, Kansas, The Smalley Law Firm, LLC, also serves clients in Kansas City, Missouri.
We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.
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Helping people throughout the Kansas City
area resolve their financial issues.
FREE CONSULTATIONS
Call 913-601-3549
Wills
Your life is a busy one, filled with
working, caring for your family and the
details of living.
But have you ever thought what will
happen to those you love if you should
die suddenly, without leaving a will?
Dying Without A
Will: Some Facts To
Consider
Your estate will end up in a lengthy
probate process, no question. But
here are some more facts to also consider:
In Kansas, if you are married with children and die without a will:
•
One half (1/2) of your property automatically goes to your spouse,
one half (1/2) goes to the children
•
If both spouses die and leave minor children, the court will decide
who raises them
In Missouri, it is even more complex. According to the Missouri Probate
Code, revised August 28, 2013,* how your estate will be divided
depends upon, for example:
•
Whether the relationships in question are by blood or marriage
•
Whether or not the marriage was legitimate
•
If you died with a partial will
The bottom line: Don't force your loved ones to go through the pain of
probate court as they are going through anguish and grief over losing
you. And do not try to create a will by yourself. Give those you love the
added peace of mind by creating your will with my experienced
guidance. I am Cary Smalley, founder of The Smalley Law Firm, LLC, in
Overland Park, Kansas.
Giving Clients' Peace Of Mind With
Legally Solid Wills
Since 2005, I have been helping clients like you secure their family's
future by creating wills that truly fit individual situations. Being able to do
that is far more than filling out a form. It means listening to them,
understanding what they value, and then applying years of experience
to custom craft the best legal document for their situation.
In the area of estate planning, the term "will" is a broad one and can
include the following documents:
•
Simple wills: Distribution of property
•
Complex wills: Distribution of property for more complex financial
situations, such as estates that require estate tax or families with
minor children who require guardianship
•
Living wills: What, when and how end-of-life decisions are to be
made when you are incapacitated
To ensure your loved ones are adequately protected according to either
Kansas or Missouri law, it requires an experienced lawyer licensed to
practice in both states. I am that attorney.
Need A Will? Call Me. I Can Help.
Contact me, Cary Smalley, founder of The Smalley Law Firm, LLC. My
rates are competitive, and I offer night and weekend consultations by
appointment. For your free initial consultation, contact me online or call
913-601-3549.
*Missouri Probate Code, Chapter 474, Section 474.010
The Smalley Law Firm, LLC
7015 College Blvd., Suite 375
Overland Park, KS 66211
913-601-3549
Fax 913-345-2557
Map & Directions
Located in Overland Park, Kansas, The
Smalley Law Firm, LLC, also serves clients
in Kansas City, Missouri.
We are a debt relief agency. We help people
file for bankruptcy relief under the
Bankruptcy Code.
© 2022 by The Smalley Law Firm, LLC. All
rights reserved. Disclaimer | Site Map
Privacy Policy
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