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William Douglas Stilley
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Biography
Many of my clients, when first considering an estate plan, are confused, anxious and overwhelmed. I am here to reassure each client that this process can be handled personally, professionally and affordably. Stilley Law Office, LLC provides personal legal services helping people navigate the complexities of estate planning, elder law and probate and trust administration. I work to tailor each client's estate plan and affairs to their own individual and unique situation and needs while making the plan as concise as possible.
I am passionate that estate planning is a multi-generational process. While there is a time and place for crisis planning, the goal at my firm is to plan for the future. All too often, younger generations fail to plan for the future.
My firm is located conveniently in Eastern Jackson County at the crossroads of Independence, Lee's Summit, Blue Springs and is very close to Raytown and Kansas City. This makes it very convenient without the need to travel downtown to acquire quality, professional legal services.
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Licensed in Kansas for 20 years
State: Kansas
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in Missouri for 43 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
Stilley Law Office, LLC
7200 Silverheel St., Unit 334, Shawnee, KS, 66227
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Posted by anonymous | October 06, 2014 | Business
Business Law and Will preparation
Bill is a well versed attorney that I have used in various business environments and requests. I hold him in the highest regards and would recommend him without hesitation.
William Douglas Stilley's Lawyer Endorsements
"I had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know William Stilley at a conference for estate planning and elder law attorneys. I was struck by his knowledge of these fields and his desire to provide the best possible service and outcome for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Bill personally and professionally for more than a decade. Bill's technical-legal expertise is matched only by the high degree of integrity he brings to each client engagement. I recommend Bill without reservation to anyone seeking Estate Planning and/or Elder Law services delivered with wisdom and compassion."
"I endorse Bill and his office."
Fiona Van Dyck
Estate planning lawyer
Michael DellaMonaca
Estate planning lawyer
Experience
Honors
2014
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2004
Service Award, Baptist Foundation of Kansas City
1994
Lifetime Membership, Raytown Historical Society
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Attorney, Stilley Law Office, LLC
1987 - 2011
Attorney, Stilley, Fowler & Stilley, PC
Associations
Member of National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Member of Missouri and Kansas NAELA Chapters
National Business Institute Presenter
Member of the Missouri Bar Association
Member of the Kansas Bar Association
American Bar Association
Jackson County Professionals in Aging
Sample of Legal Cases
Probate Case
Successful
Probate Administration
Successful
IRA Trust Provisions
Successful
Education
1982
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
William Jewell College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Preparing Inventory
Estate Administration
2013
Special Needs Planning
Guardianships and Conservatorships
2013
Preserving Assets, Planning for Farm Families and Structuring the Transfer
Estate Planning for Farmers and Ranchers
N/A
Taught adult education classes
Estate Planning
N/A
National Business Institute (NBI)
Estate Planning and Elder Law
Publications
2014
Planning Your Legacy
UMKC School of Law
N/A
http://www.stilleylaw.com/
“ISN’T AVOIDING PROBATE THE NUMBER ONE OBJECTIVE IN ESTATE PLANNING?”
N/A
http://www.stilleylaw.com/
Guardianship and Conservatorship
Languages
English
Activity
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