Kansas and Missouri attorney, Kelisen Binder, offers simple and straightforward options for protecting your family relationships and assets during transitions such as divorce, separation or the death of a loved one.
The Binder Firm offers services for couples looking for an amicable and stress-free separation or divorce through mediation, collaborative divorce and uncontested divorces. The Binder Firm also represents clients who have lost a loved one and are beginning the probate process or those looking for estate planning guidance such as trust establishment or will and prenuptial agreement drafting.
Simple and Reasonable Divorce Options
Divorce with Representation. The attorney represents one of the parties and files on behalf of that party. The couple typically comes to us with an agreement in place. We will draft all documents, file them with the Court and appear on your behalf for any hearing.
Kelisen will meet with you and your spouse to help you reach a divorce agreement on all issues prior to filing for divorce.This price includes two hours of mediation services and drafting all pleadings necessary for the finalization of your divorce. Our office will not enter our appearance for either party.
The collaborative divorce process refers to a method of divorce based on collaborative law where the spouses negotiate a divorce agreement alongside different professionals in a cooperative manner. The hallmarks of collaborative divorce are that each side hires a lawyer, and they all sit down usually with specialists such as a divorce coach or finance specialist to resolve disagreements.
Services offered to assist families in estate planning
Prenuptial agreements are a form of estate planning specifically regarding the marriage relationship. Kelisen will draft a your settlement agreement prior to marriage. The major benefit of a prenuptial agreement is that it avoids litigation later because you and your spouse have already agreed on how to divide your property if your marriage ends. Without a prenuptial agreement, Missouri and Kansas divorce laws will determine how your property is divided, which can result in a long court battle.
Probate administration is the process in which a decedent’s assets are managed and distributed according to estate planning documents, such as a will, and state law. By the end of the probate process, debts and taxes should be paid, and all assets should be distributed to their new owners. Probating an estate from beginning to end may take as little as a few weeks or as long as several years, depending on the complexity of the estate and the disputes that arise.
Estate planning means much more than a will and isn't exclusively for the rich. If you do not have an estate plan, you will not be able to define how your assets will be distributed upon your passing or if you become incapacitated. Having a comprehensive estate plan dictates how your assets will be distributed and will minimize taxes and headaches to your heirs.
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