David Preston Crandall
Litigation Attorney
This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing
This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021. See details
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Practice areas
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Litigation35%
25 years
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Trusts35%
15 years
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Probate30%
15 years
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Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.
Resignation with charges pending issued in CA, 2021
updated on 01/07/2022
Resignation with charges pending means the attorney resigned in order to avoid being disbarred, the most serious penalty for a lawyer.
Voluntary inactive (disciplinary) issued in CA, 2020
updated on 03/29/2021
This sanction means the attorney resigned in order to avoid being disbarred, the most serious penalty for a lawyer.
Reciprocal - Suspension issued in MO, 2019
updated on 09/23/2019
This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in Missouri.
Suspension issued in KS, 2018
updated on 04/30/2019
This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Work Experience
- Owner
- Crandall Law Group
- 2018 - Present
- Attorney
- Creative Planning Legal, P.A.
- 2017 - 2018
- Principal
- Legacy Planning Advocates
- 2008 - 2017
Education
- New York Law School
- JD - Juris Doctor
- 1998
- Cedarville University
- BA - Bachelor of Arts
- 1993
Legal Cases
- State ex rel Wratchford v. Fincham
- Writ of Prohibition granted
- LeRose v. Bank of America, et al.
- Confidential settlement
Associations
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- Member
- 2008 - Present
- National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys
- Member
- 2008 - Present
- Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, Probate and Estate Planning Committee
- Member
- 1998 - Present
Languages Spoken
- English
Honors and Awards
- National Order of Barristers
- New York Law School
- 1998
- National Team Moot Court Award
- New York Law School
- 1998
- Orland Award for Excellence in Written and Oral Advocacy
- New York Law School
- 1997
Publications
- New York Law School Journal of Human Rights
- Charles W. Froessel Constitutional Law Intramural Moot Court Competition Best Petitioner's Brief
- 1996
Speaking Engagements
- Probate Process: Step by Step Walk-Through
- The Law of Intestate Succession
- 2018
- Probate Process: Step by Step Walk-Through
- Probate Property vs Non-Probate Assets
- 2018
- The Probate Process from Start to Finish
- The Law of Intestate Succession
- 2016
Attorney endorsements
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(8)
Given
(3)
Estate planning Attorney | Oct 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have had the pleasure of meeting David this past year as a fellow lawyer in the estate planning community. His combination of developing deep client relationships and being one of the brightest minds in our profession make him a highly recommended estate planning attorney."
Estate planning Attorney | May 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Having known David for many years now in the 'community' of the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys, what impresses me most is his dedication to plans that work for his clients. That may seem quaint or obvious, but in the estate planning field, plans that work are the exception, not the rule. Many 'living trust attorneys' just sell form documents and move on, leaving clients with false security but real confusion about what they just did...and with a plan that will falter and fail. By pleasant contrast, David is exceptional! He is committed, and asks clients to be similarly committed, to thoroughly and thoughtfully develop a plan around their goals and objectives, and then to the necessary follow through and ongoing maintenance that it takes to make an estate plan fulfill all of its purposes. If you live within a few hours of Overland Park and are serious about leaving an orderly estate and a meaningful legacy, I heartily endorse David Crandall."
Trusts Attorney | Apr 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known David since he joined the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys. He is a warm, caring and compassionate person. He has a very sharp mind and the highest level of attention to detail combined with excellent estate planning skills. David is one of the few estate planning attorneys that offers his clients the ability to keep their estate planning documents current through the use of a formal maintenance program. He is an attorney I would place my trust in to assist me and my family with their estate planning needs."
Estate planning Attorney | Apr 28
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I have known David for many years as a staunch advocate for his clients with a level head for counselling. I was able to work with him when his client had a matter in Maryland. He was nothing short of professional and an excellent co-counsel."
Estate planning Attorney | Apr 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known David through the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys. I have been consistently impressed with David's unique ability to find creative solutions to his clients estate planning and elder care needs. David is most committed to not settling for the "industry accepted solution" but rather looks for ways he can ensure his clients get the best of all planning strategies. He goes far beyond what his peers would do to ensure his clients receive the highest quality planning possible. He is warm, engaging, and a very caring person. Anyone considering David to assist them with their planning needs will not be disappointed. I endorse David wholeheartedly."
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