Apr 13, 2026
Estate Law
Although most people would rather not think about what will happen when they pass away, the ones that do think about it leave much more asset value and far fewer complications for their heirs. The law office of Carolyn R. Simpson, Attorney at Law, offers competent legal advise to help clients navigate the complex and multi-faceted labyrinth of Estate Law.
Estate Planning
At the end of your life, your estate will be distributed, taxed, and important decisions will be made concerning your property, minor children, heirs, and assets. Unfortunately, if you do not establish these decisions before hand in writing, the State of Kansas will decide for you using a formula! The law office of Carolyn R. Simpson will help you put a plan in place that will protect your financial assets by translating your wishes into legal directives, with minimal tax impact.
The first step in estate planning is to evaluate your assets and consider how you want them distributed. If you have minor children, you must also consider who you would like to have custody of them in the event that both parents die at the same time. Attorney Simpson will counsel you and provide you with an Estate Planning Questionnaire to help you think through the various issues of estate planning. Once you decide what you want to do, we will put your wishes in a legally binding document. Once the document is signed and witnessed, you have a document that gives clear and legal instructions to your heirs. You can then relax knowing that you have taken care of those you love.
Not Just A Will, a Plan
Estate planning is not only directions on how to distribute your property and care for your children. Today, regardless of the amount of money you have an estate plan should include:
- Will and/or trust
- Power of Attorney
- Power of Attorney for Health Care Decisions
- Living Will (optional)