Wills

The Gilliford Law Firm
Kansas Living Wills Attorney

A will is a cost-effective, secure means for ensuring your family's financial future is taken care of after you're gone. Understanding how to make the most of a will requires a thorough knowledge of the law, the tax code, and sound financial planning. At The Gilliford Law Firm we consult accountants and tax experts in creating wills custom-fitted to meet the financial goals of our clients. Our estate planning lawyers review investment portfolios, retirement plans, and the value of other assets in order to identify legal means for protecting them against certain kinds of taxes available through a will.

Protect what you've worked hard to earn - contact Kansas living wills attorneys at The Gilliford Law Firm today and schedule a free consultation. Located in Prairie Village, we represent clients Johnson County, Wyandotte County, Douglas County, Clay County, and Jackson County.

Determining What Works Best for You

The Gilliford Law Firm advises and represents clients in regard to the following kinds of wills:

• Joint will
• Living will
• Simple will
• Pourover will
• Testamentary will

What Happens When You Don't Have a Will

Without a will, family members are often left to face numerous and potentially expensive legal problems. First, if disease or an accident leaves you incapacitated you may be left in a vegetative state indefinitely. Secondly, without a will your estate will enter probate where all your debts and assets will have to be determined to pay off creditors. Any remaining property or money can then be allocated, depending on who lays claim to what. Disputes regarding who gets what and how much must then be settled through the courts, creating additional stress and expense for your family.

Protecting Your Business

It's important for small business owners to include instructions regarding various business-related matters in their will. A will ensures your spouse will be provided for from business proceeds, preserves continuity of business operations, and transfers ownership of stocks and intellectual property to your family.

Questions? Contact The Gilliford Law Firm

Our estate planning lawyers will be happy to review your situation and discuss the options available to you during a free, initial consultation. For more information regarding our practice, contact Kansas living wills attorneys at Gilliford Law Firm today.

Trusts

The Gilliford Law Firm
Kansas Estate Planning Lawyers

Providing financial provisions for healthcare, education, non-profit organizations, or the financial security family members requires careful planning and effective trust administration. At The Gilliford Law Firm, our estate planning attorneys establish trusts for our clients, advising them in regard to tax shelters, asset allocations, Medicaid eligibility, and income distributions from stocks and investments. Working closely with financial planners and tax experts, we identify legally sound means for protecting your assets while providing for the needs and wishes of your family or company.

We can help you secure your plans for your family's future. Contact Kansas estate planning lawyers at The Gilliford Law Firm today to schedule a free consultation and discuss the options available to you. Located in Prairie Village, we represent clients throughout Johnson County, Wyandotte County, Douglas County, Clay County, and Jackson County.

Establishing a Trust

The estate planning attorneys at The Gilliford Law Firm advise, counsel, and represent clients in regard to the following:

• Gift trust
• Revocable trust
• Irrevocable trust
• Special needs trust
• Revocable living trust
• Charitable remainder trust

Establishing Peace of Mind

Trusts not only allow you to protect more of your assets for securing your family's future they also reduce complications and problems than can arise during probate. Additionally, when a trust is structured appropriately, it is legally invulnerable to lawsuits disgruntled associates or family members undertake in an attempt to access more money for themselves.

At The Gilliford Law Firm, we anticipate potential challenges and vulnerabilities when drafting the terms and conditions of a trust, consulting with financial experts in identifying means for protecting assets and controlling the distribution of funds. We provide terms for trustees and the transfer of trusteeships that reduce confusion and ensure strict financial oversight.

Contact The Gilliford Law Firm Today

Trusts can be confusing since a number of legal and financial issues are involved. Our estate planning attorneys work directly with our clients, providing thorough, comprehensive evaluations of their financial situation and the options available to them. To schedule a free consultation, contact Kansas estate planning lawyers at The Gilliford Law Firm today.

Located in Prairie Village, Kansas, The Gilliford Law Firm represents clients throughout the greater Kansas City metropolitan area, concentrating our practice in Johnson County, which includes Olathe, Leawood, Mission, Shawnee, Fairway, Westwood, Merriam, Roeland Park, Overland Park, Lenexa, as well as the city of Lawrence.