Kansas City Estate Planning Services

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Dorsch Law Firm specializes in Estate Planning services for Missouri and Kansas. We are focused on helping you distribute your possessions the way you wish. A Will is a great start, but many of the pre-packaged Will kits don't cover the full depth of estate planning. You’ve worked hard for your money and you care about getting your affairs in order for yourself and your family. We hope that the information on our website explains the fundamentals of estate planning and why they are important. We are here to help.

Estate Planning

We all know that death is guaranteed, but it is still a source of stress and fear for many of us. A lot of that fear stems from the unknown; how or when will we die, or what will happen to our loved ones? None of us can avoid our ultimate end, but we can take control of the situation and implement measures to overcome many of the uncertainties associated with death.
Learn more about the Estate Planning process.

Asset Protection

Asset protection planning involves making prudent decisions today to protect yourself, your business, and your hard-earned assets from loss due to lawsuits, creditors or bankruptcies.
Find out how we can help you protect your assets today.

Trust and Probate Administration

Trust and probate administration are the processes through which estate assets are transferred after death. Assets to be transferred under terms of a Will go through probate. Assets transferred outside of a Will, such as by operation of law, or those planned for in a Trust are handled through an Administration process. Administration also refers to the process whereby assets are transferred by rules of the state when there is no Will. We can help make the process easier, more efficient, and provide peace of mind during a difficult time.
Learn more about Trust and Probate Administration.

Long Term Care

Elder law is another aspect of estate planning, focusing primarily on the needs of families and individuals as they age. Issues of aging include senior housing and home care, long-term (or nursing home) care, guardianships and health care documents, Medicare and Medicaid.
Learn more about planning for Long-Term Care.

Charitable Planning

We encourage and assist the tradition of giving to charitable causes, including the employment of tax-advantaged strategies that maximize the value of your gift. We help clients make charitable gifts and practice good stewardship in the most tax-efficient manner.
Learn more about Charitable Giving Strategies.

Business Succession Planning

Family businesses are the backbone of the American economy. From agriculture to services, technology and manufacturing, family businesses generate an estimated one-half of the U.S. Gross National Product and pay half of all wages earned in this country.
Find out how we can help you preserve your family business.

Small Business Law

Dorsch Law Firm specializes in helping small businesses in Kansas and Missouri start and organize their business the right way. Going beyond simply which type of legal structure to form, we provide you with the information you need to be in compliance with state and federal law.
Find out more about Small Business Law.

Special Needs Planning

Special Needs Estate Planning focuses on providing for the special needs of our loved ones with disabilities when we are no longer there to organize and advocate on their behalf. Parents of children with special needs must make careful estate planning choices to coordinate all of the legal, financial, and special care needs of their children – both now and in the future.
Learn more about Kansas Special Needs.

Veterans Aid and Attendance

"Aid and Attendance Pension" is a special Veteran's Program designed to help veterans and/or their surviving spouses receive the financial support necessary to ensure their continuing care in their own home or in an assisted living or nursing home setting. Benefits may also be available for house-bound individuals that require daily assistance to maintain their health, dignity and safety.
Learn more about Veteran's Aid and Attendance.

Limited Liability Company

A Limited Liability Company (LLC) combines the tax flexibility of a partnership with the personal liability protection of a corporation. LLC owners report their share of business profit and loss on their personal tax returns, similar to tax reporting for a general partnership. LLC formation can help you separate yourself from your business, protecting your personal assets in the event of a judgment against the company. All 50 states and the District of Columbia now recognize this popular business type.
Learn more about Limited Liability Companies.

Life and Estate Planning for Domestic Partnership

The Law unfortunately views the love and responsibilities you share with your partner as being different than your non-gay family and friends. A marriage creates certain fundamental legal and tax benefits to both husband and wife. However, same-sex couples do not enjoy the same rights and privileges. Since gay or lesbian couples lack the same fundamental tax, inheritance and employment benefits that marriage creates, these benefits must be created through the use of estate planning documents and contracts.
Learn more about Life and Estate Planning for Domestic Partnership .

Protecting your family, preserving your assets, and building your business. These are some of the core values that has helped our firm grow over the years. For more information, please contact our office today or call (913) 685-9190.