About us

Clarity, Compassion, and Care in Every Plan

We help clients navigate estate planning, probate, and elder law with thoughtful guidance and clear communication, creating plans that protect what matters most.

From wills and trusts to elder care and probate, we take the time to listen, explain your options in plain language, and create plans that reflect your values—so you can move forward feeling confident and at peace.

Clarity

You deserve to understand your options as well as your documents.​

Purpose

Legal planning often comes during difficult or emotional times. Every plan should reflect your values and priorities.​

Long-term relationships​

We aim to be a trusted resource for years to come.​

Who We Help

The Binder Firm was built on the belief that estate planning should feel personal, not intimidating. Legal documents are important, but the real purpose of estate planning is peace of mind—for you and for the people who depend on you.

Our practice focuses on thoughtful, practical solutions that prepare clients for the future while respecting their individual goals. Whether you are creating your first will, planning for long-term care, or handling a loved one’s estate, we are here to guide you with clarity and compassion.

We work with individuals and families at many different stages of life, including:

families or individuals creating their estate plans

Adults caring for aging parents

Individuals planning for long-term care needs

Clients who want to protect loved ones with special needs

Families navigating probate after a loss

People who want to get their affairs in order

No matter your situation, our goal is the same: to provide steady guidance and a plan you can feel confident about.

Meet Kelisen Binder

Kelisen Binder

Attorney

Affiliations

Expertise Best Estate Planning Attorney in Kansas City, 2024

Top 10 under 40 National Association of Family Law Attorneys, 2021

Marquis Who’s Who in America Winner, 2023

Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2023

Up & Coming Lawyers, 2020

Best of Business Rate Kansas City Estate Planning Attorney, 2024

Supporting individuals and families through planning, aging, and life transitions with care and clarity.

Kelisen Binder is an experienced estate planning, elder law, and probate attorney licensed in both Missouri and Kansas. She helps individuals and families create thoughtful plans for the future, with a focus on long-term care, Medicaid planning, and protecting loved ones.

Kelisen is a co-chair of the Estate Planning and Probate Committee of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association and serves on the Missouri Bar’s estate planning committees. She is also a certified mediator and teaches mediation courses throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area. She is one of the few court-appointed mediators serving Clay, Platte, and Jackson Counties in Missouri.

Her legal insight has been recognized throughout the profession. Kelisen is a published author in the Kansas City Bar Journal and has been selected as a Missouri Super Lawyer every year since 2020. She was named one of the Top 10 Attorneys Under 40 by the National Association of Family Law Attorneys and was later selected for Marquis Who’s Who in America. In 2024, she received the Expertise Best Estate Planning Attorney in Kansas City award.

Kelisen’s practice is centered on practical, compassionate planning. She assists clients with wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, Medicaid planning, special needs planning, guardianships, and probate administration in both Missouri and Kansas. Her goal is to help families make informed decisions and move forward with clarity and peace of mind.

Beyond her practice, Kelisen is deeply involved in the Kansas City community. She is a graduate of the Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Centurions Leadership Program and serves on the board of Support on the Spectrum, a nonprofit that helps families plan for the future care of loved ones with disabilities. She also founded Legal Services for Families of Missouri, a nonprofit dedicated to providing legal resources to families across the state.

Kelisen is a member of WealthCounsel, the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, the National Care Planning Council, the Association of Missouri Mediators, and the Kansas and Missouri Bar Associations.

Meet our team

Bekka Koury

Senior Paralegal

Bekka has experience in estate planning, probate administration, and family law matters, and she is familiar with court procedures in both Missouri and Kansas. Since joining the firm in 2018, she has become a trusted resource for clients and an essential part of the firm’s day-to-day operations.

Sydney Dobbs

Paralegal

Sydney handles intake calls, consults, and schedules at The Binder Firm. She is a great resource for questions regarding upcoming calendar events and payment information. Sydney works closely with our probate and estate planning clients.