Top Probate Lawyers Near Me in Kansas City Area

Robert derives great personal satisfaction from helping people and businesses navigate complicated legal scenarios and achieve financial stability.

Matthew A. Kentner is a founding member of Kentner Wyatt, LLC. Matt began his career with David A. Kraft and Associates, LLC where he specialized in both commercial and consumer collections. He has represented creditors in over 2000 cases and knows the ins and outs of how creditors think and how they negotiate.. Matt received his degree in Entertainment Management with an emphasis in Sports Management from Missouri State University. He graduated Magna Cum Laude and was the Vice President of the Entertainment Management Association his senior year. Matt is barred in the states of Missouri and Kansas and is a member of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association and the Kansas City Bankruptcy Bar Association.. Matt grew up on a small dairy farm outside of Lamar, Missouri. He played 3 sports in high school and still loves to be involved in anything competitive. In 2011, Matt became a part of the Big Brother Big Sisters program and likes to spend time every week with his little Javion. Matt also coaches a women’s roller derby team called the Royal Pains. Matt also enjoys sports, competing in competition’s such as the Tough Mudder, traveling, and spending time with his fiancee, Kody.

Kansas City born and bred. I have a love for this city and the people who live here.

I have practiced in the areas of estate planning and elderlaw for over 28 years.  I handle some estate and trust related litigation matters.  I take a combined approach to estate planning - I am as concerned as much for what happens when a client lives (and hopefully lives well) as what happens when a client dies.  I work with a wide range of clients - some of whom are in need of Medicaid and VA benefits planning to assist with the payment of long term care costs, and some of whom have large estates which requires sophisticated estate tax savings techniques.   While I have been a part of the Kansas City community for my entire legal career, I am originally from Kirksville, Missouri.  I am a single adoptive parent whose son is now in college.  I am active in my church - Heartland Community Church in Olathe, Kansas.  In addition to being a member of several Estate Planning and Elderlaw related groups and Boards, I also serve as an Ambassador for Solace House, a grief counseling center in the Greater Kansas City area.

During law school I was employed as a Deputy Clerk, Auditor and Bailiff in the Probate Court of Jackson County Missouri.  During my two years working in the Probate Court, I learned the importance of good estate planning.  I also learned the basics of trying a case before the Probate Court.   After law school I worked as a law clerk for the Honorable Charles Shangler in the Missouri Western District Court of Appeals where I honed my skills as a legal writer.. I am admitted to the practice of law in the state of Missouri before all State court including the Western District of Missouri Court of Appeals and the Federal District Court of Missouri.  I am a member of the Missouri Bar and a current or former member of the National Trial Lawyers Association, the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, the Hispanic Bar Association of Greater Kansas City, Missouri and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.  I went into private practice with my father, Donald J. Quinn on June 1, 1981.  I currently practice law with my son, Matthew D. Quinn ( a third generation lawyer) who is a cum laude graduate of the University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Law.. I am a frequent guest speaker on estate planning, elder law and probate matters before both professional, church and civic groups. I have also contributed to stories featured on a local television station.. This past year I was recognized by the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association's Military Matters committee as their August, 2019  Pro Bono Volunteer.. I am fluent in spanish and have regularly assisted in pro bono matters involving spanish speaking persons referred to me by various organizations.  My son and I also participate with the Neighborhood Justice Center with other volunteer attorneys out of the offices located at St. Francis Xavier Parish, representing people in the urban core, who cannot afford an attorney and have not been able to obtain the services of a Legal Aid attorney.. I  graduated from  Rockhurst High School in 1974 and then graduated from the University of Missouri at Kansas City with a B/A-English  in 1977. I graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law  in 1980.  I have attended numerous post graduate continuing legal education courses and I am conversant with the latest issues regarding Probate and Trust Litigation.. I have litigated cases before the Probate Judges in Jackson, Clay, Cass, Platte, St. Clair and  Benton Counties in Missouri and in Johnson and Wyandotte County, Kansas (with local counsel).  I have also argued cases before the Western District Court of Appeals of Missouri.. Some clients say I have a "type A" personality.  Maybe they are right.  What I do know is that I really care about my clients and in getting them the best results possible.

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Experienced Probate attorney serving clients in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Probate attorney serving clients in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Probate attorney serving clients in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Probate attorney serving clients in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Probate attorney serving clients in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Probate attorney serving clients in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Probate attorney serving clients in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Probate attorney serving clients in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Probate attorney serving clients in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Probate attorney serving clients in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Probate attorney serving clients in Kansas City and surrounding areas.