Liens, Liens and More Liens

By Doug Sisson, Probate and Bankruptcy Paralegal
Liens survive virtually everyone and everything until released by a creditor. Countless folks in Kansas and Missouri have consulted with W M Law after inheriting real estate and other large assets.
One of the biggest and least expected issues can be a lien against real property the heirs may not even be aware of until it is too late.
If a loved one received any sort of medical benefits from a government or private entity, chances are they are not only owed money, but have attached a lien to property either before or after death.
The most common debts liens include: Medicare/Medicaid benefits, assisted living or nursing home care, unpaid taxes, unpaid insurance benefits, and even old judgment liens stemming from a lawsuit less than 10 years ago. There are many options to satisfy or waive these liens, however they are not going anywhere unless you are aware of them and address them appropriately.
–          If you are named as transfer on death or assigned a property from an estate, you are then liable for any debts associated with liens on the property. This is quite literally inheriting a debt.
–          In Missouri and Kansas, a lien typically lasts 10 years, […]

By | June 29th, 2018|0 Comments

Importance of Guardianship Decisions Prior to Leaving for Vacation

By Ana Ballesteros, W M Law Paralegal

With summer vacations starting, many of us are starting to plan or getting ready to leave for a family vacation. Whether the vacation is going to visit family or out to a different destination it is important to plan for the worst case scenario. What would happen to our dependents if something were to happen to us?

We do not like to think of such things but it is never wrong to prepare for the worst. Normally, the Judge looks for an immediate family member such as the grandparents or an aunt or uncle, whoever is willing and able to take care of the children. But what if the parents want someone else to take care of the kids? What if the parents do not trust crazy uncle Joe or fear that grandma and grandpa are too old to care for the kids?

There is only so much we can prepare for. As parents, we can write a request for the Judge to assign a Guardian for our children. The Judge will review the request which will impact the decision as to who will care for the children. There are many factors that go into the […]

By | June 7th, 2018|0 Comments