Wills and Estate Planning Basics

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

Without a valid will, state law generally decides who inherits probate assets, which may differ from your wishes. Guidance from Joshua Harden at Memento Mori Law.

Even a carefully drafted plan can be difficult to use if no one can find the signed documents. Guidance from Joshua Harden at Memento Mori Law.

An executor or personal representative may be responsible for managing probate administration after your death. Guidance from Joshua Harden at Memento Mori Law.

Answers to 16 common questions about wills, living trusts, probate, powers of attorney, inheritance, and planning for family in Kansas and Missouri.

Reviewing a plan every few years is sensible, and important life changes can make a review more urgent. Guidance from Joshua Harden at Memento Mori Law.