Top Rated Merriam, KS Estate Planning Lawyers

212 estate planning lawyers serve Merriam, KS. Compare the best based on 416+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Johnson County are listed below.

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Merriam Has 212 Estate Planning Attorneys with 416 Reviews

Estate Planning Attorney near Merriam (Overland Park)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Bio: When not practicing law, I enjoy non-legal reading and writing, and of course spending time with my family--being outdoors, playing games, visiting national parks, singing and serving others (including on a couple non-profit boards). My wife, Beth...

Rating: 9.3

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Estate Planning Attorney near Merriam (Overland Park)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills & Living Wills

Bio: Chris Gaughan has been recognized six times as a Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyer (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018), an award given to the top 5% of attorneys in Missouri and Kansas; has been recognized four times as Missouri & Kansas Rising Star...

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Estate Planning Lawyers in Merriam, KS

Estate planning attorneys prepare wills, powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, and trusts to ensure clients’ wishes are honored. They advise on tax-efficient transfers, guardianship for minors, asset protection, and succession planning. They draft documents, coordinate with financial advisors, and guide families through probate avoidance and legacy goals.

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Estate Planning Attorney near Merriam (Overland Park)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Elder Law and more

Bio: Keenan M. Post is an attorney and founding member of Sage Law, LLP. Keenan maintains licenses to practice in both Kansas and Missouri. Keenan's practice is focused on lifetime estate planning, including the preparation and review of wills, trusts,...

Rating: 9.6

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Estate Planning Attorney near Merriam (Leawood)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Probate

Bio: Your Trusted Advisor when it matters Most. 2015, 2016 & 2017 SuperLawyer -Estate Planning Rising Star and Member of the United States Supreme Court Bar. I was born and raised in the Kansas City area, but while growing up, our family had a farm in ...

Rating: 9.6

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Estate Planning Attorney near Merriam (Lenexa)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Bankruptcy & Debt

Bio: How Cassie Can Help YouCassie assists individuals and families with estate planning (Wills/Trusts) and bankruptcy. Cassie is proud to help her clients protect their futures, property, and loved ones. Cassie enjoys the opportunity to meet with pote...

Rating: 10

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Estate Planning Attorney near Merriam (Overland Park)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills & Living Wills

Bio: As an attorney in private practice in Kansas City, K.C. Connealy ("Casey") provides a wide range of estate planning services to his clients, with a primary focus on helping them provide for the security of their loved ones, reduce the estate taxes...

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Estate Planning Attorney near Merriam (Overland Park)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business

Bio: Daniel B. Dorsch, Attorney at Law Serving the Overland Park, Olathe, and Kansas City, Kansas Area The Dorsch Law Firm specializes in Estate Planning services for Missouri and Kansas residents. We are focused on helping you distribute your possessi...

Rating: 7.5

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Estate Planning Attorney near Merriam (Shawnee)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Real Estate, Bankruptcy & Debt and more

Bio: Mr. Gotham has over 13 years bankruptcy law experience and has personally handled hundreds of Chapter 7, 11 and 13 cases. He is certified by the American Board of Certification in the fields of Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Law. To be certified...

Rating: 9.2

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Estate Planning Attorney near Merriam (Overland Park)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Business

Bio: Jon earned his law degree at Vanderbilt Law School in 2004 along with a certificate in business law in conjunction with Vanderbilt’s Owen Graduate School of Business. He completed his undergraduate studies at Kansas State University with a bachelo...

Rating: 7.7

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Estate Planning Attorney near Merriam (Overland Park)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: Colby L. Rieke is an experienced domestic relations attorney focusing on family law and divorce with more than 19 years of experience in both Kansas and Missouri. Mr. Rieke focuses his practice on divorce, paternity, child custody, child support, ...

Rating: 9.8

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Estate Planning Attorney near Merriam (Overland Park)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Medicaid & Medicare, Elder Law and more

Bio: Samantha Shepherd is the founder and Managing Attorney of Shepherd Elder Law Group, LLC where her practice concentrates on Medicaid planning, asset & income protection, special needs trusts, and estate planning. Utilizing her legal expertise and c...

Rating: 9.7

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Estate Planning Attorney near Merriam (Leawood)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Wills & Living Wills, Probate

Bio: I am an Estate Planning Attorney with a broad practice background and have most recently been recognized as a Missouri & Kansas Rising Star for 2015, an award reserved for the top 2.5% of attorneys in Missouri and Kansas under the age of 40. I am ...

Rating: 8.1

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Estate Planning Attorney near Merriam (Overland Park)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Real Estate

Bio: Real estate and estate planning attorney. Joined Creative Planning Legal, P.A. in 2019. Emphasis on real estate estate transactional work (real estate leases, purchase and sale transactions, and lending) and estate planning. Admitted to practice l...

Rating: 7.9

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Estate Planning Attorney near Merriam (Overland Park)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, General Practice

Bio: Life and Estate Planning is about determining your path through both life and death. By preparing we can control a small piece of our future. We can protect ourselves by ensuring that our wishes are documented and our voice preserved, even during ...

Rating: 7.3

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Estate Planning Attorney near Merriam (Shawnee)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Elder Law and more

Bio: 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 person...

Rating: 7.4

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Estate Planning Attorney near Merriam (Overland Park)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business

Bio: Our clients know Jon as a knowledgeable resource for business planning and estate planning and, when required, an effective advocate on their behalf. Jon enjoys working with families and business owners to analyze their corporate and personal need...

Rating: 7.8

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Estate Planning Attorney near Merriam (Overland Park)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Wills & Living Wills and more

Review: "We have used Steve for several years for our small business, reviewing contracts, advising on corporate and tax issues, as well as to prepare our estate plan, wills and so on. He is responsive and helpful in guiding us through the legal maze."

Rating: 7.7

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Estate Planning Attorney near Merriam (Overland Park)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Probate

Bio: Annie Rogers is a Partner with Creative Planning Legal, P.A. She focuses her practice on comprehensive estate planning, trust administration and probate, while having a broad legal background. Ms. Rogers is committed to helping clients with their ...

Rating: 7.8

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Estate Planning Attorney near Merriam (Overland Park)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Elder Law and more

Bio: Stephen is one of the founding partners of Lehnardt & Lehnardt, LLC. His focus with clients is as a professional legal counselor, although he likes to refer to himself as "an enabler" who first listens to discover what his clients need and want, a...

Rating: 7.8

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Estate Planning Attorney near Merriam (Overland Park)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Military Law, Probate and more

Bio: ♦ George Washington Law School ♦ Prior Army JAG ♦ 25 years experience ♦ Former Military Prosecutor ♦ Former Senior Defense Counsel ♦ Combat Veteran ♦ Debate Champion ♦ World-wide Defense Services Mr. Stanfield runs a legal practice devoted to defe...

Rating: 8.1

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Which Estate Planning lawyers have been licensed the longest in Merriam, KS?

Charles E. Hammond 59 years licensed
Edward A McConwell Sr. 59 years licensed
Gerald W. Dykes 58 years licensed
John Ivan Wassberg 56 years licensed
Timothy J. Evans 56 years licensed
Barbara E. Hecht 54 years licensed
Frederick Brinton Farmer 53 years licensed
Carl C Radom 52 years licensed
Mathew C Warren 51 years licensed
Eric L. Hansen 51 years licensed

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Which Merriam, KS Estate Planning lawyers are newest to the area?

Drew Elizabeth Davis 1 year licensed
Luke Ethan Finocchario 4 years licensed
Mack Willie Curry III 4 years licensed
Caleb Francis Kampsen 4 years licensed
Alex Braden Atchison 4 years licensed
Dongjoo Kim 5 years licensed
Kyler Clark Wineinger 5 years licensed
Abigail Claire Warnke 5 years licensed
Samuel Joseph Gilbert 5 years licensed
Jacob Andrew Turner 6 years licensed

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Merriam, KS Estate Planning Lawyers

Merriam Has 212 Estate Planning Attorneys with 416 Reviews

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