Michael L. McCafferty

Michael L. McCafferty

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 43 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Wichita, KS
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business

3215 N. 124th Ct West, Wichita, KS

About Michael

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 85%

Revocable Living Trusts Financial Powers of Attorney HIPAA Authorizations Living Will Declarations Durable Power of Attorney for Medical Decisions Wills Deeds Estate Administration Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts

44 years

85%
Business 15%

Limited Liability Company Family Limited Liability Company Corporations Non-Profit Corporations

44 years

15%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Kansas for 43 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 1982

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

McCafferty Law LLC

3215 N. 124th Ct West, Wichita, KS, 67223

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Michael L. McCafferty's Reviews

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3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Susan | March 22, 2012

The Best Man for the Job

I have worked with Michael McCafferty several times. Each time he handled my case professionally, in a timely manner and took great care to make sure I understood all aspects of what we were doing. The latest case was doing estate planning, setting up a trust and all associated documentation. My hu...sband and I were very impressed with the thought and planning put into taking care of all of our needs. I would welcome the opportunity to provide Michael McCafferty with a reference for new clients, I can't speak highly enough about him. He is the best man for the job!

Posted by Rune | March 21, 2012

Best estate attorney in ks

I work as a financial adviser and not only do I use McCafferty for my personal estate planing, but I also refer my clients to his office. McCafferty helped me set up a plan that will take care of my wife and son should anything happen to me. Mike takes the time to explain everything in a way that eve...ryone can understand, and never charges you any unexpected fees. You'll leave his office a smarter and more educated in all the in S and outs of how property passes in the state of Kansas.

Posted by anonymous | March 17, 2010

Very good estate planning attorney

We used Mike to plan our trust. He has a way of communicating the legal stuff in a down-to-earth way. We felt very good having him write our trust and it was a relief to get it completed so everything we have worked hard for will pass smoothly to our children when we are gone.

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Frank Campbell

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I recently had the chace to work with Mike at a confernece with other estate planning attorneys from around the country. Mike impressed me as a attorney that was very knowledgeable and experienced in the area of estate planning. Perhaps even more importantly, Mike impressed me as a person of character and integrity. I believe he would be an excellent counselor for a family in need of a highly qualified estate planning attoney."

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Connie Jelliffe

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike and his fabulous team are the best in the greater Wichita area for estate planning. They will take care of your needs in a professional manner with that special personal touch. :)"

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Thomas Dallas

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Worked with Mike and got to know him at a conference for Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorneys. I was very impressed with Mike, He is very knowledgeable in the area of Estate Planning. As a fellow attorney I would recommend to anyone who has estate planning needs in the Wichita area. He truly cares about his clients."

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Marty Burbank

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Most people already know that Michael McCafferty is an excellent lawyer, but just in case you have not heard. He is. Not only is he a great lawyer, but he is also a great person. You will enjoy working with him, and you will be confident in knowing you have had the benefit of good counsel."

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Rodney Halstead

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Other

"I highly recommend Michael. He is an excellent estate planning attorney."

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Raley Wiggins

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recently got the opportunity to meet Mike at a national estate planning conference, and I was impressed with both his knowledge of the subject matter, and his commitment to having a top-notch practice. I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Grain

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Other

"I know Mike McCafferty as a fellow estate-planning attorney and am impressed by his abilities as an estate-planning attorney. I would not hesitate to refer someone to Mike McCafferty as the got-to estate-planning attorney in Wichita KS."

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Kyle Krull

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I first met Mike more than 10 years ago when we worked together on an extremely complex estate planning matter in Wichita. Since then, we have been close colleagues and friends. I have been impressed, not only with his legal knowledge, but with the personal touch he brings to his client engagements. Mike has the unique ability to communicate with clients, getting to the very heart of their hopes, dreams and concerns. After he has helped clients understand and rank their estate planning priorities, Mike creates appropriate legal strategies to achieve those priorities and then follows through to ensure proper implementation. Mike is very thorough. He also is a very compassionate man and is one of the most conscientious attorneys I have ever met. I strongly recommend Michael L. McCafferty to any potential client or fellow attorney."

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Linda Solash-Reed

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike and his staff are committed to providing the most professional service possible. I am delighted to have a colleague like Mike to whom I can refer my clients with a Kansas connection."

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Kellen Bryant

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the good fortune to meet Mike, and others that work in the community with Mike, at a national conference. In an area of law practice that puts a premium on client counseling, Mike is personable, knowledgeable, and professional. Mike's written legal documents are comprehensive and second to none. I endorse Mike for anyone's estate planning needs."

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Kellen Bryant

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Associations

Wealth Counsel

Founding Member

Wichita Bar Association

Member

Wichita Estate Planning Counsel

Program Chair

2015 - 2016

Wichita Estate Planning Council

Secretary

Education

N/A

University of Kansas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2012

Ten Most Common Estate Planning Mistakes

Basic Estate Planning

2012

Successor Trustee Workshop

Successor Trustee Topics

2012

Estate Planning Basics to Help Credit Union Staff Help their Customers

Estate Planning Topics for the Professional Team

2012

Estate PLanning Basics to Help Credit Union Staff Help their Customers

Estate Planning Topics for the Professional Team

2011

The Truth About Estate Planning Workshop

Basic Estate Planning

2011

Ten Most Common Estate Planning Mistakes

Basic Estate Planning

2011

Ten Most Common Estate Planning Mistakes

Basic Estate Planning

2011

Successor Trustee Workshop

Successor Trustee Topics

2011

Successor Trustee Workshop

Successor Trustee Topics

2011

Lessening the Burden: Incapacity Planning

Powers of Attorney

2011

Key Life Decisions: Are You Prepared?

Estate Planning Essentials

2011

Key Life Decisions: Are You Prepared

Estate Planning Essentials

2011

Estate Planning Essentials

Basic Estate Planning

2011

Estate Planning 101

Basic Estate Planning

2010

The Truth About Estate Planning Workshop

Basic Estate Planning

2010

The TRuth about Estate Planning Workshop

Basic Estate Planning

2010

The Truth About Estate Planning Seminar

Basic Estate Planning

2010

Tem Most Common Estate Planning Mistakes

Basic Estate Planning

2010

Successor Trustee Workshop

Successor Trustee Topics

2010

Lessening the Burden: Incapacity Planning

Powers of Attorney

2010

Death Tax 2011: Get Ready

Estate Tax

2009

The Truth about Estate Planning Workshop

Estate Planning for LIfe Insurance Agents

2009

The Truth About Estate Planning Workshop

Basic Estate Planning

2009

Ten Most Common Estate Planning Mistakes

Basic Estate Planning

2009

Introductory Trustee Workshop

Introductroy Trustee Topics

2009

Advanced Trustee Workshop

Advance EState Planning Topics for Trustees

2008

Why Trust Continuity Program?

Client Services

2007

Drafting of Wills and Trusts

Basic Estate Planning

2006

Successor Trustee Workshop

Selected Topics for Trustees

2006

How Your Current Estate Plan will be Affected by Changes in the Law

Basic Estate Planning

2006

How Your Current Estate Plan will be Affected by Changes in the Law

Basic Estate Planning

2006

Ethics for Kansas Insurance Agents

Ethics for Insurance Agents

2006

Ethics for Insurance Agents

Ethics for Insurance Agents

2006

Estate Planning Essentials

Basic Estate Planning

2006

Elder Care in Kansas

Medicaid

2006

Basic Estate Planning adn Beneficiary Designations

Beneficiary Designations

2006

Assisting the Successor Trustee: Guildlines for the Professional Team

Estate Planning Topics for the Professional Team

2005

Estate and Business Planning for Life Insurance Professionals

Selected Topics For Insurance Agents

2005

Estate and Business Planning for LIfe Insurance Professionals

Selected Topics For Insurance Agents

2005

Educate Yourself About IRA and Beneficiary Designations

Estate Planning for Financial Advisors

2005

Educate Yourself About EState Planning

Basic Estate Planning

2005

Educate Yourself About Estate Planning

Basic Estate Planning

2005

Educate Yourelf About Estate Planning

Basic Estate Planning

2005

Basic Estate Planning and Beneficiary Designations

Beneficiary Designations

2004

What Every Person Should Know about Medicaid

Medicaid

2004

Trust Planning

Revocable LIving Trusts

2004

Sophisticated Esate Planning Strategies

Advanced Estate Planning Issues

2003

Tools and Techniques of Estate Planning

Financial Planning Certification Preparation

2003

Estate Planning Strategies For the Professional Team Working Together

Estate Planning Topics for the Professional Team

2003

Estate Planning Strategies for the Professional Team Working Together

Estate Planning Topics for the Professional Team

2003

Estate Planning Strategies for the Professional Team Working Together

Estate Planning Topics for the Professional Team

2003

Estate and Business Planning for Life Insurance Professionals

Selected Topics For Insurance Agents

2003

Estate and Business Planning For Life Insurance Professionals

Selected Topics For Insurance Agents

2003

Beyond The Basics

Advanced Estate Planning Issues

2001

Tools and Techniques of Estate Planning

Financial Planning Certification Preparation

Publications

2012

2011

2003

Kansas Country Living Types of Probate Administration

2003

Kansas Country Living Succession Tax

2003

Kansas Country Living Mediation/Avoiding Family Disagreements

2003

Kansas Country Living Prudent Investor Act/UTC

2003

Kansas Country Living Fiduciary Duties

2003

Kansas Country Living Creating a Private Foundation

2003

Kansas Country Living Speical Needs Trusts

Languages

English

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