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Plan who would care for your children and manage their inheritance. A practical guide for Kansas and Missouri parents, with consultations in Shawnee or online.

A practical guide to powers of attorney, medical privacy permissions and college records for Kansas and Missouri families with a child turning 18.

Explore estate planning questions for second marriages and blended families in Kansas and Missouri: spouses, children, beneficiary choices and trusts.

See transparent starting prices for attorney-prepared wills and living trusts in Kansas and Missouri, plus what affects the final cost.

Estate planning should fit into your life. In 2026, getting personal legal guidance does not have to mean arranging repeated trips to an office, taking time away from work, or finding childcare for every conversation. At Memento Mori Law, attorney Joshua Harden offers web-based consultations for Kansas and Missouri residents, along with secure online intake and a document preparation process supported by WealthCounsel. You can discuss your goals and provide much of the inform

The meaning behind the name of Memento Mori Law Memento mori. Two Latin words that translate to “Remember that you must die.” At first glance, it may seem an unusual name for a law firm. But for Joshua Harden, founder of Memento Mori Law, the phrase expresses a thoughtful approach to life: recognize that our time is limited, care for the people who depend on us, and give attention to what we will leave behind. Josh understands memento mori as a broad historical and philosophi

Start with a respectful conversation about your parents' wishes, not an attempt to take over. Guidance from Joshua Harden at Memento Mori Law.

Learn how conservatorship can protect an adult's finances, how it differs from guardianship, and what families should consider in Kansas and Missouri.

Kansas changed its guardianship and conservatorship laws in 2026. Learn the new standards, less restrictive alternatives, court reviews, plans, and transition rules.

A family should first determine which decisions need to be made and what authority already exists. Guidance from Joshua Harden at Memento Mori Law.

What happens to an account depends on its title, beneficiary designation, and the institution's requirements. Guidance from Joshua Harden at Memento Mori Law.

Understand when adult guardianship may be considered, what courts evaluate, and how families can protect a loved one's rights in Kansas and Missouri.

An executor is responsible for important administrative tasks, but the scope of authority depends on the will, appointment, and law. Guidance from Joshua Harden at Memento Mori Law.

There is no single probate timeline. The process depends on the estate, claims, required procedures, and any disputes. Guidance from Joshua Harden at Memento Mori Law.

Being someone's child does not ordinarily make you personally responsible for that person's debts. Guidance from Joshua Harden at Memento Mori Law.

After a parent's death, families often face emotional decisions and unfamiliar paperwork at the same time. Guidance from Joshua Harden at Memento Mori Law.

A plain-English guide to wills, trusts, probate, executors, powers of attorney, and other common estate planning terms in Kansas and Missouri.

An introductory guide to Medicaid long-term care planning, eligibility questions, spousal protections, and common asset-transfer mistakes in Kansas and Missouri.

Learn how to begin long-term care planning, coordinate decision-makers and documents, and evaluate care and financial options in Kansas and Missouri.

A do-it-yourself will may seem convenient, but the document must meet applicable legal requirements and work with the rest of your finances. Guidance from Joshua Harden at Memento Mori Law.