Trust-Centered Estates * Comprehensive Wills * Health Care Directives * Powers of Attorney * Guardianship
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Trust-Centered Estates * Comprehensive Wills * Health Care Directives * Powers of Attorney * Guardianship *
Estate Planning Attorney KC Metro
Legacy planning for today’s families and professionals
Legal structure for family and asset protection
Advocating for Kansas City families and professionals
Most people put this off until they can’t. Without a will or trust in place, the state courts make the decisions for you… about your assets, your children, your legacy…
We make wills, trusts, and estate planning clear, concise, and easy to understand with plain language advice, with our flat-fee pricing model to fit your budget and avoid unexpected costs, and the legal structure to help ensure your legacy is protected and wishes are honored.
Areas of Practice
Trust-Centered Planning
Trust-centered planning caters to modern families and professionals, ensuring that their unique needs are met with care and precision.
Trusts are often utilized to reduce court involvement after death, providing a smoother transition for loved ones.
Designed to ensure privacy and continuity, trusts safeguard family assets and maintain control over their distribution.
Will-Only Planning
Ideal for clients with straightforward financial situations seeking basic estate planning without complexity.
Offers lower upfront costs compared to trust-based planning, making it accessible for various budgets and needs.
Allows for an upgrade to a trust later, providing room for growth as financial situations evolve.
Guardian Planning
Choose who raises your children with total confidence. We help you walk through every consideration.
Powers of Attorney
Make sure someone you trust can step in and make decisions on your behalf, if you ever need it.
Health Care Directive
Making sure your wishes are known and decisions are made, so your family doesn’t have to carry that burden.
Understanding Probate
Probate involves court oversight to validate wills and manage the distribution of assets after death.
The duration and expenses of probate can vary significantly based on state laws and individual circumstances.
Probate typically requires public disclosures of assets, making the process accessible to anyone interested.
Who is Estate Planning For?
Young Families - recently married or new parents who want to ensure your children are taken care of and your assets are protected
Established Families - the Sandwich Generation. Maybe your kids are growing or grown, and parents are nearing retirement. Your needs are changing.
Special Needs Families - ensuring your special needs loved ones are protected when you can’t be there for them.
Business Owner - your business is your baby, too! We can help you protect your business and familiy in one plan.
Meet Erik Bailey
My father was a Vietnam Veteran who I lost during the pandemic. For years, I quietly urged him to set up his estate, powers of attorney, and healthcare directive, but we thought we had time. When he ended up in the hospital, I had to make his decisions for him, including surgery and, inevitably, hospice care, without my dad’s guidance to direct me. I agonized over my decisions, and it still haunts me.
I set up this law practice to help give others peace of mind - that their loved ones have the guidance to honor their wishes, and the legal structure to protect your assets and avoid a potentially costly and lengthy probate process during their period of grief. The Bailey Firm’s Estate Plan is designed with you in mind. Our process is clear, comfortable, and addresses your needs. We build your plan around your life and your concerns.
Book your free Peace of Mind Planning Session, a $450 value!
Set up your Plan Design Meeting
Review of your Estate Plan Outline to ensure all your needs are met before we sign
Your Signing Ceremony, witnessed and notarized
Next Steps
Contact us for information, or to book your Peace of Mind Planning Session
913-201-5971 contact@baileyfirmkc.com
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