Richard W. Shankland

Richard W. Shankland

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 48 years

Probate Lawyer at Kansas City, MO
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, General Practice

City Center Square, 1100 Main Street, Suite 2201, Kansas City, MO

About Richard

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Probate 50%

Testate and intestate administration; Determination of Heirship; small estate affidavits; Refusal of Letters in favor of spouse, children or creditor; Will contests; Fiduciary litigation.

49 years

50%
Estate Planning 40%

Wills; Revocable, Living Trusts; Powers of Attorney; Beneficiary Deeds, Non-Probate Transfers

49 years

40%
General Practice 10%

Acting as trustee in exercising power of sale under Missouri Deed of Trust; representing landlords in actions for rent and possession of real estate; new business organization and general legal counsel.

49 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 48 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1977

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Richard W. Shankland

City Center Square, 1100 Main Street, Suite 2201, Kansas City, MO, 64105-5154

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Richard W. Shankland's Reviews

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3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Theresa | April 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Richard Shankland

Mr. Shankland was extremely helpful to both my father and myself. Assisting my father years ago in the writing of his will and then, assisting me with that will after his passing. I was named as Executor of my father's estate and I found this to be an enormous and confusing responsibility especiall...y while still trying to navigate my way through the near overwhelming sadness I felt. Mr. Shankland was at all times professional yet clearly understanding of what I was going through. He went above and beyond explaining every step of the long process we were going through. And, took the time to answer any and all of my questions even when he had to answer them more than once as my mind was often in a fog. I can't imagine working with a more competent and caring attorney as Mr. Shankland as I went through this most difficult task of my life.

Posted by Kimberly | April 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Excellent Attorney

Used Richard for an Estate Attorney for approx. 1 + Years and was highly satisfied. Would most definitely recommend as he is extremely professional, gets the job done and keeps you in the loop.

Posted by Linda | February 20, 2015 | Estate Planning

Estate Planning for Paul & Linda

Richard handled some Estate Planning for us, including Wills and Power of Attorney documents. He provided prompt, efficient service. He explained everything to us and spoke in terms that allowed us to understand the legal processes. He coached us about how to be proactive in planning ahead. He e...ven made us organized binders containing all of our necessary documents.

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Richard W. Shankland's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Lenza

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rich seems to know his stuff and I would be happy to recommend any clients in his geographic area his way."

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Russell Shankland

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

AV® Preeiminent, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Richard W. Shankland, LLC

1977 - 2006

Partner, Soltz and Shankland, APC

Associations

1977 - Present

Missouri Bar

Member

Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, Probate and Estate Planning Committee

Member

Education

1977

University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor with distinction

1974

Drake University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2010

The Practical Guide To Probate and Estate Administration

Opening The Estate and Marshalling Assets

2009

The Practical Guide to Probate and Estate Administration

Opening The Estate and Marshalling Assets

Languages

English

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