- Wrongful DeathIf you have lost a loved one due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another in an accident, you and your family may be able to file a wrongful death claim. You may receive compensation for any medical expenses incurred by your family member before the death, funeral expenses, for the loss of financial support that your family member provided, and for the pain and suffering involved with this sudden, unexpected, and premature loss to you and your family. It is vital that you speak with our office about the accident and surrounding circumstances that resulted in the death of your family member.
- Workers CompensationReport the injury to your employer or supervisor immediately. Just give him or her a written notice of the time, place and nature of the injury and the name and address of the person injured. Give him or her enough information so that he can arrange medical treatment and complete the necessary reports. But, do NOT allow an insurance adjuster or anyone to tape record your voice about the facts of the accident, unless your attorney is present. Give your employer written notice of every injury, no matter how slight. Even a cut finger can be disabling if an infection develops. Prompt reporting is the key. Contact our office right away for assistance.
- Property DamageIn the automobile insurance world, there are two types of claims–bodily injury claims and property damage claims. Bodily injury claims are injuries to your person, such as bulging discs, broken bones, sprained backs, concussions and scarring. Property damage is damage to your automobile, such as crunched fenders, bent bumpers and crushed doors. It is important that you take photos of any injuries to your body, such as bruises, cuts, scarring and broken bones, as well as casts and neck braces that you may wear. You should also take photos of the damage to your car, because those photos can be evidence of how severe the crash was, and provide evidence that the crash caused your injuries. Then promptly call our office to discuss your injuries with us, and send those photos to us, either by email or regular mail.
- Personal InjuryIf you or a loved one has suffered a personal injury caused by the negligence of another person or entity in a car, truck, slip and fall, work-related accident or medical malpractice, then you need an experience personal accident injury attorney. Our firm handles serious injury claims involving head, neck, back and spinal cord injuries.
- Medical MalpracticeAt the law office of Gary D. Rappard we help clients who have suffered a personal injury caused by the negligence of another person or entity in a car, truck, slip and fall, work-related accident or medical malpractice. You need an experienced personal injury attorney who can guide you through the process and seek the maximum recovery for your case.
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- Estate PlanningThe most common and most tragic problems encountered in Probate arise when family members do not get along and attempt to bring other family troubles or grudges into the already complex realm of Probate. In most cases, when siblings or legatees get along or decide to cooperate, Probate can be a relatively painless process. Estate administration schedule, Kansas. Estate administration schedule, Missouri.
- WillsThe most common and most tragic problems encountered in wills and probate arise when family members do not get along and attempt to bring other family troubles or grudges into the already complex realm of Probate. In most cases, when siblings or legatees get along or decide to
- TrustsA Living Trust is a legal document created during a person’s lifetime that defines how his or her assets will handled during his or her lifetime and how they will be distributed after that person’s death. It can avoid the substantial expense and time commitment of probate of the estate in the courts. With a Living Trust, the successor trustee manages the trust estate after the person dies or becomes incapacitated.
- Power of AttorneyA Living Trust holds title to a person(s) property during his or her life, and after death for the term specified in the trust. A will does not control property until the person creating the will dies. A Power of Attorney allows one person to give another person the right to make specific decisions and financial transactions on their behalf if the person setting up the Power of Attorney becomes disabled.
- ProbateAt the law office of Gary D. Rappard we help clients who have a parent or other relative who has died and has a probate estate. We assist clients with Kansas probate and Missouri probate, from the filing of the will with the Clerk of the Court to the final order of the Probate Court closing the estate. This includes explaining the probate law, preparing and filing all probate pleadings, giving all required notices, handling the resolution of claim disputes, court appearances, inventories, final accounts and final distribution of assets. We can explain the probate laws in ways that clients can understand. If you are looking for a probate lawyer in Kansas or Missouri, call us at our office in Overland Park to discuss your needs.
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- Tax LawA will may save some of the costs of processing your probate property through the probate court. You may save some money if the will says that you are waiving the court’s usual requirement that the executor of your probate estate post a bond. You may also save some money if the will says that you are asking for independent administration of the probate property. This independent administration reduces, but does not eliminate, the amount of court paperwork and expense for the executor and the probate estate attorney. Your will may also specify a guardian for your minor children. If your will includes a testamentary trust including estate tax planning, you may save on death taxes.