North Kansas City Estate Planning Lawyers

PROBATE, ESTATE PLANNING, AND FAMILY LAW FIRM IN KANSAS CITY.

Alfano Law Firm helps families with probate, elder law, estate-planning, guardianship, conservatorship, adoption, and various family law matters. We know that life changing events happen and we want to help you when they do. Alfano Law Firm will guide you through the legal process and give you compassion and professionalism at an affordable cost.

We work with clients on wills, trusts, powers of attorney, deeds, living wills, guardianship for both children and adults, termination of guardianship, conservatorship, adoption, step-parent adoption, third-party adoption, divorce, child custody matters, third-party custody, grandparent rights, parenting...

The Starosta Law Firm, LLC is dedicated to representing clients with aggressive and effective representation. For a free, no-obligation consultation, please call 816-399-5733.

Jon works closely with local, regional and national businesses on their comprehensive legal and risk management needs. He also represents his clients as an aggressive advocate after claims have been made. Jon has extensive experience representing both small and mid-size businesses, doctors, hospitals, dentists, oral surgeons, architects and engineers. Jon litigates a broad range of state and federal cases including medical and dental malpractice, wrongful death, design defect, fraud and misrepresentation. Prior to disputes, he works closely with his clients to manage risk. He has defended a broad spectrum of clients which includes prominent individuals, Fortune 500 companies, regional...

Los Angeles attorney Scott Rahn resolves contests, disputes and litigation related to trusts, estates and conservatorships, creating a welcome peace of mind for clients.

He represents heirs, beneficiaries, trustees and executors. He utilizes his experience to develop and implement strategies that swiftly and cost-effectively address the financial issues, fiduciary duties and emotional complexities underlying trust contests, estates conflicts and probate litigation.

Driven by a commitment to provide relief to people grieving the loss of a loved one, Scott collaborates closely with clients. He pursues and defends claims involving incapacity, incompetence, undue influence, breach of fiduciary duty, and other similar areas of dispute....

John is a native of the Kansas City area, and graduated from the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law. John obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in History from Kansas State University, and often returns to Manhattan for football games in the Fall. John has a passion for human rights, and seeks to give voice to the voiceless, both in his community and the world abroad.

Jean Maneke has been practicing media, publishing and entertainment law for more than 25 years. In addition to her work for individual clients, she serves as counsel to the Missouri Press Association.

Ms. Maneke has been “AV” rated by Martindale-Hubbell, a peer-review lawyer-rating organization for many years. The “AV” rating is the highest rating a lawyer can receive from this organization. She also has been recognized since 2006 as being among the Best Lawyers in America in the practice areas of First Amendment Law and Litigation-First Amendment.

Formerly a journalist, she worked as a reporter for numerous newspapers and...

My firm is located in historic Westport in Kansas City, Missouri. I enjoy representing individuals and businesses with a variety of legal matters.

Experienced attorney licensed in 1993. We offer a family friendly environment--kids are welcome. Our office cares about you and your family as we have family of our own. I am a mom of 4 kids so I understand your busy life. The staff here are friendly and take time to know you as a person and not just a client number. Some of our areas of practice offer incentives for you to move your case along quickly. Further, we offer a former client discount on your future legal needs once your case is completed....

ennifer Dodson is the founding member of Law Office of Jennifer Dodson. Jennifer began her career with a large national firm, where she focused in the practice area of consumer Bankruptcy, both personal and small business. Having represented over thousands of Debtors in both Kansas and Missouri she has vast experience in all aspects and intricacies in the field of Bankruptcy and asset protection.Jennifer received her degree in Political Science and Religious Studies with a Minor in Sociology from University of Denver in 2005 where she graduated with Honors. While in college Jennifer interned for a Bankruptcy Trustee in Colorado,...

Joe Vanover is an experienced problem solver. He has worked inside and outside of government as an attorney for more than 20 years. Mr. Vanover has tackled complex and difficult challenges and achieved positive results. For the more than a decade, Mr. Vanover worked in the Platte County, Mo. courthouse. Other than the judges, there is hardly an attorney who has been in court more often than Mr. Vanover. Mr. Vanover is thorough and professional. He treats all parties fairly and respectfully.

I joined the Kiske Law Office, LLC in 2013 as an associated attorney where I also work to help you through your life transitions. I was graduated from UMKC Law School with honors in 2009. I was awarded the John R. Specca award for excellence in the study of family law. I am honored to have been a member of the Family Law Moot Court Team and a staff member on the Journal of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. I first began my practice by clerking for the Hon. Commissioner Sherrill Rosen in Independence, MO. This gave me a...

Jason M. Kueser has spent his legal career representing individuals, groups, and companies in litigation and arbitration. In addition, he has, and continues to represent clients in class action litigation. Jason possesses an excellent combination of business and legal knowledge and experience, which he utilizes for his clients’ advantage. Prior to becoming an attorney, Jason worked in the financial services industry for several years. Jason is a former Registered Representative and Investment Advisor Representative of a local broker/dealer and Registered Investment Advisor. During his tenure in the financial services industry, he developed his own client base and...

Jennifer J. Haggerty is a 2003 graduate of Notre Dame de Sion High School. In 2007 she graduated from William Jewell College, where she was on the dean’s list, with a Bachelor of Art in Art and a Bachelor of Art in Biology. In 2010, Jennifer graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law with her Juris Doctor, where she was once again on the Dean’s list. In addition, she was the recipient of UMB Bank’s Excellence in Estate Planning Award. Jennifer is licensed to practice law in the State of Missouri and the United States District Court...

Paul E.Evans Attorney at Law has been successfully representing clients for over 20 years in Auto/Truck Accident/Injury, Personal Injury and Workers Compensation. He has a well earned reputation as an excellent attorney for domestic issues such as Divorce, Child Custody, Visitation, Child Support, Paternity, Relocation, Guardianship, and Adoption. While acquiring that reputation he also has handled many cases involving Workers Compensation and claims for injuries such as Auto Accidents. He has represented numerous families in death claims and catastrophic bodily injury. Paul E. Evans Attorney at Law has over 20 years of experience in a wide variety of motor...

Former deputy clerk in Probate Court of Jackson County, Missouri. Former law clerk to Missouri Appellate Judge. In practice for over 36 years. Bilinqual

Ashley Aramjoo (formerly Ashley Draper) is a family law and estate planning attorney at Aramjoo Law Firm, handling family law and estate planning matters. Ashley grew up in Kansas City and graduated from Oak Park High School. She received her Associate’s degree from Maple Woods Community College before obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Management and Marketing from Northwest Missouri State University. Ashley received her law degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, graduating cum laude. While at UMKC, Ashley gained a particular interest in Family Law and was involved in the Child and...

Aaron assists clients with their estate planning and probate needs in Missouri and Kansas courts.

Before focusing on estate planning and probate litigation, Aaron was an attorney at Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP for nearly a decade, where he defended companies in individual and complex litigation spread throughout the United States.

Stilley Law Office provides personal legal services helping people navigate the complexities of estate planning, elder law and probate and trust admin. We pride ourselves in offering fair and affordable legal services and always strive for our clients' total satisfaction.

Your family is not like any other family. I am not like any other attorney.
I love my job and I am good at it. This is not a document/binder service. My first goal is
to ensure clients are fully informed regarding all aspects of their situation and the details
of every available option.
I am more qualified. Estate planning, asset protection, business succession, and other
elder law issues are the focus of my practice. These issues are complex. I spend hours
each week learning new aspects of this area of law and how they impact real people. This
laser focus...

Brett Fulkerson, of The Fulkerson Law Firm LLC (formerly Fulkerson Elder Law LLC) is a Liberty Missouri Elder Law, Special Needs and Estate Planning attorney. Brett has twenty years of legal experience and is a former Visiting Professor of Law at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law.

Timothy J. Murphy joined The Murphy Law Firm in 2003 after graduating from University of Missouri, Kansas City, where here was on the dean's list multiple times. Prior to Law School, he served in the offices of Senator Christopher Bond and Senator and former Attorney General John Ashcroft. Tim Murphy is the only member of The Murphy Law who has been admitted to practice law in both the State of Missouri and the State of Kansas. His practice includes personal injury, domestic litigation, criminal defense, including DWI's and DUI's and traffic tickets, speeding tickets, driving while suspended, collection, wills and trusts, business...

Samantha L. Shepherd JD, LLM, CELA
Samantha practices exclusively in the areas of Elder Law, Estate Planning and Special Needs Law. She received her undergraduate degree in 1990 from Tulane University in New Orleans, cum laude. She earned her law degree from Boston College Law School and received an LL.M. in Estate Planning from the University of Missouri, Kansas City.
Samantha currently serves on the Board of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and as Chair of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association Trust and Estates Committee. Formerly the Chair of the Missouri Bar Elder Law Committee and past President of...

Mr. Jones counsels clients primarily in the areas of estate planning, and the administration of estates and trusts. He advises clients through all stages of the estate-planning process, from the initial planning and preparation of wills, revocable trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, and other estate-planning documents, through the final settlement of post-death affairs.

Mr. Jones has extensive litigation experience encompassing all aspects of the litigation process including, case strategy, pre-trial briefing, depositions, hearings, mediations, trial preparation and trial. Mr. Jones has represented regional and national clients in a wide range of business disputes including breach of contract, fiduciary duty...

Practice Areas Corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships Mergers and acquisitions Trusts, estates and probate Estate planning Taxation, tax planning and tax controversies Real estate Agriculture Contracts Bar Admissions Missouri, 1984 Kansas, 1985 Tax Court U.S. District Court District of Kansas Western District of Missouri Education University of Missouri-Kansas City Law School (J.D. 1984) University of Missouri-Columbia (B.S.B.A. Accounting) Professional Affiliations The Missouri Bar Kansas Bar Association Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association American Bar Association Missouri Society...

. Michael Murphy founded The Murphy Law Firm as a solo practitioner in 1972. He was joined by his sons Mark J. Murphy in 2000, and Timothy J. Murphy in 2003. He is a former Clay County, Missouri, Assistant Prosecutor, former City of Liberty Prosecutor, and former Judge for the City of Pleasant Valley before serving as its City Attorney and Prosecutor. To date, he has litigated more the 50 jury trials to verdict. He has argued cases at every court level, including the Supreme Court of Missouri and the Supreme Court of Kansas. Mike Murphy's legal roots run deep, as...