Business Details
Trusted Estate Planning & Probate Lawyers in Overland Park
Ong Law Firm specializes in estate planning, probate, and trust administration, offering tailored legal solutions for individuals and families. With over two decades of experience, we guide clients through the creation of wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and durable powers of attorney. Our practice extends to resolving disputes related to fiduciary duties, beneficiary rights, and spousal inheritance through litigation. Led by Michael Ong, a seasoned attorney with a Master of Laws in Estate Planning, we combine deep legal expertise with a commitment to personalized service.Our team represents executors, trustees, and beneficiaries in complex probate matters, ensuring compliance with evolving legal standards. As active contributors to legal education, we regularly present on estate planning and trust administration topics. Our mediation training and authorship of key legal resources underscore our dedication to resolving conflicts efficiently and educating the community. Clients trust us for our proven track record in navigating intricate estate matters and safeguarding their legacies.
Services
Estate Planning
Will and Trust Litigation
Probate Administration
Trust Administration
Special Needs Planning
Highlights and features
- We focus exclusively on estate planning and probate law.
- Our founder holds a Master of Laws in Estate Planning.
- We represent clients in complex fiduciary litigation matters.
- We authored the Probate and Trust Litigation Chapter for the Kansas Bar Association.
- Our team includes trained mediators for will and trust disputes.
Services
Estate Planning
Estate planning involves creating legally binding documents like wills and trusts to manage your assets and wishes posthumously. Our attorneys help clients structure their estates to minimize tax burdens and ensure smooth asset distribution. We tailor solutions to individual needs, including special needs planning and durable powers of attorney.
Will and Trust Litigation
We represent clients in contested matters involving will validity, trust administration, and fiduciary breaches. Our team handles challenges to documents, beneficiary rights, and spousal inheritance claims. With experience in appellate courts, we advocate for equitable resolutions in probate disputes.
Probate Administration
Probate administration ensures the legal transfer of assets through court-supervised processes. We guide executors and beneficiaries through intestate succession laws, creditor claims, and fiduciary accounting. Our goal is to streamline estate settlement while upholding legal compliance.
Trust Administration
Trust administration involves managing and distributing trust assets according to the grantor's terms. We advise trustees on investment strategies, beneficiary communications, and legal obligations. Our expertise ensures trusts are administered efficiently and in compliance with state laws.
Special Needs Planning
Special needs planning secures financial resources for individuals with disabilities without jeopardizing government benefits. We create tailored trusts and legal frameworks to protect eligibility for programs like Medicaid. Our approach balances long-term care needs with asset preservation.
People
Michael Ong
Founder
Michael Ong, founder of Ong Law Firm, holds a Master of Laws in Estate Planning from the University of Miami School of Law. With over two decades of experience, he specializes in estate planning, trust litigation, and probate administration. He has argued cases before the Kansas Supreme Court and authored key legal resources on probate matters.
Questions
What estate planning documents do I need?
Essential documents include wills, revocable trusts, durable powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. We help clients determine the optimal combination based on their unique circumstances.
How does probate work in Kansas?
Probate in Kansas involves validating a will, settling debts, and distributing assets under court supervision. Our team guides executors through this process to ensure compliance with state laws.
Can I contest a trust or will?
Yes, you can challenge a trust or will if you believe it was created under undue influence or fraud. We represent beneficiaries and fiduciaries in these disputes.
What is a fiduciary's responsibility?
Fiduciaries must act in the best interests of beneficiaries, managing assets prudently and transparently. We advise trustees on legal obligations and resolve breaches of duty.
How do I plan for a special needs beneficiary?
Special needs trusts protect government benefits while providing supplemental support. We design these trusts to meet legal requirements and the beneficiary's long-term needs.
Does Ong Law Firm handle appellate probate cases?
Yes, we represent clients in appellate courts for probate and trust disputes, leveraging our deep understanding of complex estate litigation.
