Helping El Dorado Families Navigate Guardianship
Guardianship Attorney in El Dorado, KS
In El Dorado, Kansas, families sometimes face the difficult task of ensuring legal care for children or incapacitated adults. At Advanced Legal Planning, we provide guardianship guidance within the broader framework of trust-based estate planning, helping you avoid unnecessary court involvement and protect your loved ones.
Guardianship for Minor Children
The only place under Kansas law where you can name a guardian for minor children is in a Last Will and Testament. Even though trusts handle most estate planning, wills remain necessary to:
Name guardians for children under 18.
Serve as a backup for assets left outside the trust.
Create a testamentary trust in rare Medicaid-related situations.
See our Wills page.
Trusts Reduce the Need for Guardianships
A revocable living trust can minimize or eliminate the need for guardianship proceedings by:
Providing a smooth transfer of asset management if parents become incapacitated.
Appointing successor trustees instead of relying on courts.
Creating sub-trusts that manage assets for children until they reach maturity.
Learn more on our Trusts page.
Adult Guardianship & Powers of Attorney
When planning hasn’t been completed, families may need to establish guardianship for an incapacitated adult. However, this can often be avoided if families have already prepared:
These legal documents appoint trusted decision-makers without court involvement.
Asset Protection for Children & Dependents
Beyond guardianship, families in El Dorado often want to protect inheritances for children. Sub-trusts can:
Guard assets from divorce or creditors.
Provide funds responsibly over time.
Ensure security for disabled children through Special Needs Trusts.
Serving El Dorado and Butler County
Advanced Legal Planning serves El Dorado, KS, and surrounding communities such as Towanda, Rose Hill, and Augusta.
Derby Office: 111 N. Baltimore Ave, Derby, KS 67037
Wichita Office: 10300 W Central Ave, Wichita, KS 67212
Schedule a guardianship planning consultation through our Contact Page.
El Dorado-Specific FAQs
Can I name a guardian outside of my will?
No. Kansas law requires guardianship nominations in a will.
What happens if I don’t name a guardian?
The court decides, which may not align with your wishes.
Can a trust care for my child instead of a guardian?
A trust manages assets, but a guardian is still required for personal care decisions.
Do I need a guardianship for an adult child with disabilities?
Possibly. If your child cannot manage finances or medical care, guardianship or a special needs trust may be necessary.
At Advance Legal Planning, we believe long-term care shouldn’t mean losing everything. Our experienced team helps families navigate Medicaid and estate planning, ensuring you can protect your home, savings, and future—without the confusion or stress.
Get In Touch
Call (316) 252-2233 for Experienced 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