Effective July 1, 2026, married couples have a new estate planning option under the Kansas Community Property Trust Act (the “Act”). Enacted through House Bill 2590 during the 2026 legislative session, the Act allows married couples to voluntarily convert property into community property by transferring the property to a qualifying Kansas Community Property Trust. Historically,
Trusts are valuable estate-planning tools for many Kansas residents. In fact, you may be considering creating one in which to put your life insurance policy. This makes it easier for you to determine how to distribute the proceeds to your beneficiaries after your death. Even though it's true that a life insurance policy doesn't go
Putting together an estate plan is an obstacle for many families. First, you may not know where to begin. Second, you may not know where to go once you start; and, third, you're afraid of making mistakes that could affect lifelong assets and valuable property. All of these concerns are valid, and estate planning attorneys
Most people have a disconnect between thinking about their later years and actually taking action, especially when it comes to estate planning and health care directives. Maybe it's a fear of mortality and maybe it's uncertainty about medical treatments. Regardless of the reason, the fact is that most Americans don't have a defined plan to
Even if you don't already have an estate plan, you have probably thought about how you would want to pass on your property and assets. Turning these wishes into reality requires a careful legal process. How are these steps taken and what should people who want to pass on part of their estate know about