Kansas — How a Guardian ad Litem Is Appointed in a Minor’s Settlement
FAQ: How is a Guardian ad Litem Appointed in a Minor’s Settlement? Short answer: In Kansas, when a minor is a party to a lawsuit or a proposed settlement, a court commonly appoints a guardian ad litem (GAL) or requires a guardian (or guardian of the estate) to represent the minor’s interests. The process starts […]
Read article →Kansas: Risks of Granting a Life Estate Instead of Selling Property
Detailed Answer When co-owners consider granting one owner a life estate in the property instead of selling the property outright, they exchange an immediate sale for a split of future rights: the life tenant gets the right to possess and use the property for life, and the remainder owner keeps the future ownership interest that […]
Read article →Kansas: Finalizing Probate When a Will Is Outdated and Getting Authority to Sell Property
Finalizing probate when the will is outdated and securing authority to sell real property in Kansas FAQ: What steps do I need to finalize probate when the decedent’s will is old or does not reflect current circumstances, and how do I make sure I have legal authority to sell estate real property under Kansas law? […]
Read article →Kansas: Selling a Deceased Parent's Home When the Reverse Mortgage Lender Requests Renunciation Letters
Detailed Answer If your father had a federally insured reverse mortgage (a HECM) and has died, the loan generally becomes due and payable. The loan servicer (the reverse mortgage lender) will want to know who will repay the loan, refinance the property, or sell it to satisfy the loan balance. When the servicer requests "renunciation […]
Read article →How to Set Up an Annuity for Settlement Funds Held for a Child in Kansas
Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. Consult a licensed Kansas attorney before making decisions about a child’s settlement funds. Detailed Answer When settlement funds are awarded for a minor child in Kansas, you have several safe ways to hold and manage those funds. One commonly used option is to convert a portion or […]
Read article →Claiming Medical Payments (MedPay) on an Auto Policy in Kansas
Disclaimer: This is general information and not legal advice. If you need legal advice about your situation, consult a licensed Kansas attorney. Detailed answer — How medical payments (MedPay) claims work in Kansas Medical payments coverage (often called MedPay) is an optional, first‑party part of many auto insurance policies. It generally pays medical expenses for […]
Read article →How to Negotiate a Fair Settlement in Kansas
How to Negotiate a Fair Settlement When the Initial Offer Is Far Below Your Demand — Kansas FAQ Short answer: Don’t accept the first low offer. Build demonstrable value, respond with a clear, documented counteroffer, know your bottom line (your BATNA), use leverage (evidence, experts, and procedure), and consider mediation or an attorney if negotiations […]
Read article →How Kansas Claimants Typically Receive Settlement Funds — What to Expect
How you will receive your settlement funds in Kansas Short answer: The way you receive settlement money depends on who the insurance company makes the check payable to (you, you and your lawyer, your lawyer alone, a medical provider, or another lienholder). If an attorney handles your claim, most funds go into the attorney’s client […]
Read article →How to Challenge a Forged Will in Kansas
Detailed Answer If you believe a decedent’s will in Kansas is forged, you can challenge it in the probate court where the decedent’s estate is being administered. Kansas law gives interested persons a way to object to the admission of a will and to pursue civil remedies to prevent distribution under a forged instrument. You […]
Read article →How to Submit an Original Will to a Kansas Probate Court When You Live Out of State
How to submit the original will to a Kansas probate court when you live out of state Summary: If you live outside Kansas but need to submit a decedent’s original will to a Kansas probate court, follow the steps below to ensure the will is filed in the correct county, delivered safely, and processed with […]
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