Wills, Trusts and Estates

Jake Knight has developed a strong reputation for helping individuals and families all across Southeast Kansas and Southwest Missouri with all matters related to estates and trusts. Whether it is helping clients develop a comprehensive estate plan, litigating complex trust and estate disputes, or doing routine probate proceedings, Jake is the attorney you can count on. He will listen to your needs and work to provide the solution that is best for you.

Services include:

• Estate Planning
  • Revocable Living Trusts
  • Last Will and Testaments
  • Transfer on Death Deeds
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Healthcare Directives
• Estate and Trust Litigation
  • Fights unfortunately happen. Jake has experience handling a myriad of disputes related to estates and trusts. He will be aggressive in pursuing your rightful inheritance but also pragmatic in helping resolve disputes without destroying family harmony or breaking the bank.
  • Common issues include:
    • Undue influence
    • Lack of capacity
    • Deed interpretation
    • Fraud
    • Breach of fiduciary duty
• Probate Proceedings
  • There are various types of probate proceedings available to you after your family member or friend passes away, whether with or without a Will.
    • Letters Testamentary/Letters of Administration
    • Determination of Descent
    • Simplified Administration
    • Informal Administration
• Trust Administration
  • If someone you know passes away with a living trust in place and names you as the successor trustee, Jake can assist you through the process of administering and managing the trust so that you meet your fiduciary duties and satisfy all legal requirements in a timely manner.
  • Jake can help explain your rights as a beneficiary and ensure that the person or entity named as successor trustee satisfies all of their obligations to you under the terms of the trust and the law.
• Guardianships and Conservatorships
  • Voluntary for adults
  • Involuntary for adults with impairments
  • Minors
• Adoptions
  • Step-parent
  • Grandparent

Request a free consultation with Knight Law, LLC today to discuss your estate and trust matter.