Estate planning is one of the most important decisions you can make—not because something is going wrong, but because you want to make sure everything is handled the right way when life changes. At Advanced Legal Planning, we help Newton families create estate plans that protect assets, avoid probate, and reduce stress for loved ones.
Whether you are building your first plan or updating documents after retirement, marriage, divorce, or a major financial change, we will guide you through a process designed to give you confidence and control.
Avoiding Probate: Keep your family out of court and avoid long delays and expenses.
Maintaining Privacy: Probate is public; trusts keep financial matters private.
Planning for Incapacity: A trust provides continuity if you become unable to manage your affairs.
Protecting Beneficiaries: Sub-trusts can shield inheritances from divorce, creditors, or poor financial decisions.


Name guardians for minor children
Transfer assets accidentally left outside your trust
Provide backup instructions to strengthen your overall plan
Financial Power of Attorney: Assign someone to manage finances if you’re unable.
Healthcare Power of Attorney: Ensure the right person can make medical decisions.
Special Needs Trusts: Provide for a loved one with disabilities without losing government benefits.
Asset Protection Planning: Guard your wealth from lawsuits, creditors, and long-term care costs.


Failing to retitle assets into your trust
Relying only on beneficiary designations
Naming minors directly as beneficiaries
Letting documents remain outdated for years
Yes. A trust controls assets during life and after death, while a will handles guardianship and any assets not in the trust.
Probate typically takes 9–12 months or longer. A trust avoids probate entirely.
Yes. Trust-based planning can include protective sub-trusts that help keep inheritances secure.
Every 2–3 years, or after major life events like marriage, divorce, or new grandchildren.
Advanced Legal Planning proudly serves families throughout Newton and surrounding areas. Our offices are located in Derby and West Wichita:
Derby Office: 111 N. Baltimore Ave, Derby, KS 67037
Wichita Office: 10300 W Central Ave, Wichita, KS 67212

Schedule a free consultation with our team to learn how we can help you create a secure, trust-based estate plan.
Want to hear real family stories? Visit our Story Time page to see how planning made a difference.
Call (316) 252-2233 for Professional Medicaid & Estate Planning
Derby Office
111 N. Baltimore Ave Derby, KS 67037
Mon – Fri 9am to 5pm
Sat & Sun – Closed
Wichita Office
10300 W Central Ave Wichita, KS 67212
Mon – Fri 9am to 5pm
Sat & Sun – Closed
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