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Life and Estate Planning is about determining your path through both life and death.  By preparing we can control a small piece of our future.  We can protect ourselves by ensuring that our wishes are documented and our voice preserved, even during a medical or mental incapacity.  We can protect those we love and who depend on us by evaluating their needs and planning our estate, no matter the size to best serve those needs.  Whether that is naming a guardian, protecting assets from indiscreet waste, or providing them with the tools they need to provide for our care, there is a plan that will make it easier.  Finally we can protect our assets to most effectively provide for our care, and minimize the effects of taxes after we are gone.. In order to best serve my clients, I focus on relationship building rather than a short-term sale.  The more I know and understand my client, the better I can tailor an estate plan to suit their needs.  By building that relationship, clients feel comfortable returning to me as their lives and estate planning needs change.. My goal is to educate and empower my clients to make the plan that works for them now and help them re-evaluate the plan as life changes around us all.

Keenan M. Post is an attorney and founding member of Sage Law, LLP. Keenan maintains licenses to practice in both Kansas and Missouri. Keenan's practice is focused on lifetime estate planning, including the preparation and review of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and living wills. Upon death there are many important estate and income tax issues to consider. Having degrees in accounting and a masters of laws in taxation (post law school), Keenan is uniquely qualified to assist in all aspects of probate, estate, and trust administration and litigation. Additionally, Keenan handles all types of business and real estate matters, from drafting asset and real estate purchase and sales agreements to employment and buy-sell agreements between shareholders. Growing up on a farm and ranch in the real Dodge City, as well as having taught at Washburn University School of Law and University of Missouri-Kansas City Law School, Keenan appreciates the general perception of attorneys and is committed to providing you with superior quality and service for what will be a very reasonable fee. Come and see the difference.

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

Joesphy has been serving the estate, business, and tax planning needs of clients in Kansas City. Joseph is dedicated to helping families establish estate plans tailored to the needs of each individual, helping people minimize taxes, avoid probate, and prepare for the possibility of future disability or incapacity. He also helps the entrepreneur start, maintain, and continue their business and prepare for the eventual transfer of that business - either through sale or by transfer to family members.. Joseph started his law career in an appellate practice law firm where he spent time his time researching the law and preparing briefs on complex legal issues. While there, he prepared his first estate plans and started probating cases. Joseph then spent several years working at a larger law firm doing real estate litigation on behalf of Fortune 500 companies. In that position, he continued honing his estate planning skills by preparing wills & trusts and probating estates.. Joseph is a resident of the Kansas City area. Both he and his wife, Rachel, were born and raised in Kansas City. Joseph and Rachel welcomed their first child, Elizabeth, in 2017. He, his wife, and his daughter are all Royals fans. Joseph is active in Boy Scouts, enjoys playing soccer, and is a Deacon at Grace Fellowship church.

Marion L. Stern, J.D., is a principal and Director of Operations of Stockton & Stern, LLC.  Mrs. Stern has been engaged in the private practice of law in the Kansas City area for more than 5 years.  Marion L. Stern focuses her practice on asset protection strategies designed to shield and insulate assets from personal and business liability risks.  Marion L. Stern will analyze your unique situation and recommend sound and tested strategies designed to achieve your stated goals.  Mrs. Stern strives to safeguard your assets from the attack of creditors, litigants, taxation, and healthcare entities to preserve your wealth for you and your family.. Marion L. Stern also focuses on wealth transfer, to ensure your assets are transferred to your designated individuals under your terms and conditions.  Mrs. Stern personally oversees the drafting and implementation of your plan to ensure every stage is handled correctly and efficiently.. Marion L. Stern’s practice areas include Elder Law, Medicaid Planning and Medicaid Applications, Probate and Trust Administration, Estate Planning, Asset Protection, Special Needs Planning and Trusts, Guardianships, VA Benefits, and Bankruptcy.  Mrs. Stern strives to address legal issues in a friendly, effective, and supportive manner, making sure to explain the issues and the options in an easy to understand way.. Marion L. Stern is a member of WealthCounsel, a national alliance of estate planning attorneys, ElderCouncel, a national alliance of elder law attorneys, as well as the Probate Law Bench/ Bar Committee of the Johnson County Bar Association.  Mrs. Stern is also an accredited attorney with the Veterans Administration (VA).. Marion L. Stern is a graduate from the University Of Kansas School Of Law where she focused on Business Planning and obtained Certification in Business and Commercial Law.  Mrs. Stern was born and raised in Iowa City, Iowa.  She attended the University of Iowa, where she graduated with high honors in Russian and History, and then went on to obtain her Juris Doctorate from the University of Kansas.

I was an associate City Attorney for the City of Kansas City for 17 years, now semi-retired, and I love working with my clients who are mostly small business people.  I am a tax sale expert, I ran the Land Bank in Kansas City for the five years.  Real Estate was my practice area for my whole career with the City.

Jason Salinardi focuses his practice on providing comprehensive, personalized estate planning counsel to couples, families, individuals and businesses.  Jason has created an estate planning practice that not only helps families plan for their financial capital (what they own) but also for their human capital (who they are) and intellectual capital (what they know). Jason’s journey to build this unique, one-of-a-kind practice began on September 11, 2001, when his oldest brother Richie was killed in the terrorist attacks in New York City. Jason has built a practice that is about much more than saving tax dollars and avoiding probate, but about appreciating the value of planning for themselves and truly leaving a lasting legacy for their loved ones.. Jason M. Salinardi graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2000 with his B.S. and Master’s in Accountancy, from the University of Missouri-Columbia Law School in 2003, and from the University of Missouri-Kansas City Law School with an LL.M. in Taxation in 2004.

Jonas is an attorney with Gravis Law working primarily out of our Spokane, Washington office. He has extensive experience in estate planning, including wills, trusts, probate and trust estate administration, tax planning, charitable gifts, veteran’s benefits, Medicaid, and guardianships.. Throughout his legal career Jonas has striven to make the practice of law approachable and understandable to his clients. Competent and comprehensive estate planning helps ensure that your wishes are carried out upon your passing. It also takes into consideration important lifetime decisions, such as how you would like your affairs handled should you become incapacitated. Jonas will provide clear and concise guidance to clarify and help you make these essential decisions.. As a Spokane native, Jonas has a deep love of the inland northwest. He dedicates a significant portion of his time volunteering in his community. He serves on the Planned Giving Advisory Committee for the Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners organization (SNAP). He also gives freely of his time to local religious and charitable organizations. He has volunteered for the Boy Scouts of America, the Alzheimer’s Association, and has provided pro bono legal counsel through various senior and community centers. He believes strongly that the only way to truly understand how to support the people around you is to understand the community in which they live, work, play, and serve.. Jonas holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Brigham Young University, and a Doctorate of Jurisprudence from the University of Oregon School of Law. He is a member of the Washington, Idaho, and Oregon state bar associations, the Estate Planning Section of the Washington State Bar, the Washington Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (WAELA), and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA).. When not at the office, Jonas spends his time with his six children. He also enjoys hiking, camping, hunting, wood working, and generally puttering around the house.

Chris Crago is a probate, estate planning, and corporate attorney with an LL.M in Taxation from the University of Washington.  He has significant experience providing tax, transaction, consulting and planning services for large Fortune 500 corporations, large estates, financial institutions, closely-held businesses, domestic partnerships and individuals.  His practice includes estate planning, trust and estate litigation, tax controversy audit defense and litigation, business succession planning, mergers and acquisitions, and restructuring of domestic and international business operations and ownership. Mr. Crago is admitted to practice in Washington and the United States Tax Court.. Mr. Crago is an adjunct professor at Gonzaga University School of Law, teaching courses in both legal research and writing (transactional drafting) and the taxation of gifts and estates.  Mr. Crago is also co-coach of the Gonzaga University School of Law Moot Court Tax Team.  Recent speaking engagements for Mr. Crago include, trust and estate planning issues, legislative tax updates, and business planning.. Prior to starting his own firm, Chris worked as a tax controversy specialist with Deloitte Tax LLP in San Francisco, California, and a business and estate planning attorney with Winston & Cashatt and Paine Hamblen in Spokane, Washington.  In addition, Chris has experience working for major production studios and talent agencies in the entertainment industry in the areas of feature film production and creative development for feature films and television, and the representation of actors, writers, and directors.

Becki Wheeler grew up in Spokane and attended Lewis and Clark High School before attending Vanguard University where she played varsity basketball and received degrees in both Biology and Chemistry in 2001. Becki returned to Spokane to attend Gonzaga Law School, where she was a member and associate editor of the Gonzaga Law Review. During law school, Becki practiced as a Rule 9 intern with the Spokane firm, Morris & Morris, P.S.. Becki joined the McNeice Law Office in 2008 and subsequently has become a partner at McNeice Wheeler, PLLC. Becki is licensed to practice in the state courts of Washington and is a member of the Washington State Bar Association and the Spokane County Bar Association.. In addition to her work for the firm, Becki is also active in the community with several local organizations. She remains active with the Gonzaga Law Review, and also is a member of the Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce and is on the Board of Directors for the Angel Ball Foundation for Juvenile Diabetes. Becki has also spoken in front of the Spokane Mother’s Club on the topic of estate planning as well as a guest speaker at Gonzaga University School of Law on the “Business of Law”.. McNeice Wheeler continues to be a supporter of the Angel Ball Foundation, Pink Shamrock Foundation, Central Valley School District Literacy, high school athletics, The Washington Scholarship Foundation/Children’s Miracle Network, The Modern Theater Spokane and Coeur d’ Alene and MS, Ride for the Cure.

Catherine Kardong joined Winston & Cashatt, Lawyers in 2019 and became a partner at the firm in 2022. She focuses her practice on estate planning, probate, and guardianships. She is passionate about supporting her clients and ensuring they fully understand their estate plans or the court proceedings they are involved in.. Catherine graduated first in her class from Gonzaga University School of Law in 2013 and began her legal career at the Washington State Supreme Court, where she clerked for the late Washington Supreme Court Justice Mary E. Fairhurst. She was then selected as an honors candidate at the Washington State Attorney General’s Office and spent two years in Olympia representing areas within the Department of Social and Health Services that serve the aging and disabled populations of Washington. Catherine and her family relocated to Spokane where she continued on with the Attorney General’s Office and began representing various institutions of higher education, most recently acting as lead counsel for Eastern Washington University. Catherine is originally from Spokane, having graduated from Lewis and Clark High School before venturing to the east coast to earn her undergraduate degree from Boston College. During law school, she was a Thomas More Scholar and a member of the Gonzaga Law Review. She was admitted into practice in Washington in January of 2014 and Idaho in 2019.

Adam Kitz is an attorney at ELG Estate Planning, PLLC, focusing on estate planning, estate tax planning, and probate and trust administration. He holds a law degree from Gonzaga University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a minor in Creative Writing from Western Washington University. Adam’s approach to law is hands-on and client-centered, ensuring that his clients fully understand their documents and feel supported throughout the legal process.. Outside his professional life, Adam is passionate about music and writing, playing various instruments and working on novels. He and his wife, Hannah, recently welcomed their first son into the world. As a family, they enjoy supporting local sports teams and local restaurants. Adam is dedicated to providing peace of mind through meticulous estate planning and creative problem-solving.. Contact Adam Kitz today to ensure your estate planning needs are handled with care and attention.

GCPeters Law, PLLC specializes in helping families and individuals protect Assets, plan for Long Term Care with financial assistance and Probate matters.  We also assist small business owners, physicians and medical group practices with health and business law matters.  Our firm is a client centered firm.  We carefully listen to the client's concerns and work together to develop possible solutions to help resolve the client's concerns.  We do not have set office hours because we realize problems and concerns do not always conveniently occur during normal business hours.  Like many other businesses, during COVID we do offer video conferencing as well or telephone conferences.. The initial consultation is free and if you retain our firm, in most instances our fee is a flat fee based on the scope of work.  In some cases, like a Medical Malpractice case, there is an initial retainer for expenses and a contingency fee agreement for the attorney fees.  If we are unable to help a potential client we will attempt to connect the client with a highly qualified attorney in the practice area needed for the particular matter.

Dalton Reynolds joined Winston & Cashatt in 2020.  Dalton graduated magna cum laude from Gonzaga University School of Law.  Dalton's practice focuses on civil litigation, business and real estate transactions.

Education and law are two of my greatest passions. Throughout my career, I’ve committed myself to educating others about their rights and assisting them with their legal needs.. After obtaining my undergraduate degree from the University of Florida, I attended Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education where I studied educational pedagogy and learned how to effectively convey information to diverse groups of people. I then went on to study law and legal advocacy at the University of California, Berkeley (Boalt Hall) where I was a member of the California Law Review. After law school I was privileged to clerk for renowned civil rights jurist, Judge Damon J. Keith on the United States Court of Appeals and to work at one of Arizona’s premier law firms, Osborn Maledon. At the firm, I represented businesses and governmental entities in a variety of complex litigation matters in state and federal court.. In 2015, I founded Yaser Ali Law in order to focus on serving the needs of individuals, families, and small businesses. My exceptional training has enabled me to better understand my clients’ unique personal situations, to convey complex concepts in simple terms, and to aggressively advocate on my clients’ behalf. Whether you’re contemplating drafting an estate plan for your loved ones or are unclear about how to resolve a dispute with a business partner, give us a call. We’d be honored to assist you.