Stockton & Kandt, LLC - Overland Park, KS

Compassionate Estate Planning and Elder Law in Overland Park

Thinking about the future can occasionally feel like a daunting task, especially when it involves planning for the potential of nursing home care, protecting assets from high medical costs, or deciding how your final wishes will be carried out. Stockton & Kandt, LLC, based in Overland Park, Kansas, approaches estate planning not as a simple business transaction, but as a long-term partnership. Established in 2000, the firm has built a stellar reputation throughout Johnson County and the state of Kansas by guiding families through complex domestic, medical, and financial decisions with the utmost empathy, clarity, and professionalism.

Specialized Elder Law and Strategic Medicaid Planning

As we or our loved ones grow older, the high costs of long-term care and nursing home services can quickly deplete a lifetime of hard-earned savings. Sophia A. Kandt, a highly respected elder law attorney in the Kansas City metro area, specializes in proactive and crisis Medicaid planning. Stockton & Kandt, LLC helps families establish legal protections that shield their homes and life savings from being entirely consumed by long-term care facilities. By planning ahead, their elder law practitioners can design custom legal pathways that secure high-quality nursing care for you or your spouse while preserving your family's legacy.

Custom Wills, Living Trusts, & Trust Administration

Every family's financial structure is unique, which is why the attorneys at Stockton & Kandt, LLC focus on creating tailored estate plans. Their estate planning lawyers design complete planning packages that include revocable living trusts, last wills and testaments, healthcare directives, and financial powers of attorney. By establishing a living trust, you can ensure that your assets are passed directly to your beneficiaries without undergoing the expensive, public, and time-consuming probate process. Additionally, the firm provides supportive trust administration services, assisting successor trustees in fulfilling their fiduciary duties in complete compliance with state law.

Patient Special Needs Planning & Guardianship Services

Caring for a child or dependent with physical or cognitive challenges requires careful, long-term legal preparation. Stockton & Kandt, LLC assists families in developing specialized needs trusts. These legal tools allow parents to leave financial resources to a dependent with special needs without risking their eligibility for vital government assistance programs such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Their team also guides families through the process of securing legal guardianships and conservatorships, ensuring that adult dependents with special needs remain safe and protected.

Partner with a Highly Rated Overland Park Legal Team

With over two decades of local experience, Stockton & Kandt, LLC is a pillar of the Johnson County community, frequently collaborating with local caregiver groups and the Alzheimer's Association to provide support to local seniors. Led by managing partner Glenn A. Stockton, the firm emphasizes absolute clarity, walking clients through every legal option with transparent, upfront pricing. To explore how their dedicated attorneys can provide you and your family with lasting peace of mind, contact their Overland Park or Gardner office today to schedule your comprehensive strategy consultation.