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Murphy's Law LLC - Melinda McElheny, Esq.
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Melinda McElheny
Oct 10, 20233 min read
Family, Incorporated: Choosing a Small Business Structure
Whether you are new to business, recreating an old business, or venturing out into the world of hobby-turned-business, one of the first...
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Melinda McElheny
Oct 4, 20236 min read
You're Being Pulled Over. Now What?!
We have probably all been there--and statistically, some of you have been there much more than the rest of us. Whether absentmindedly,...
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Melinda McElheny
Sep 27, 20236 min read
If Death and Taxes are Certain, Why Do We Avoid Planning for Them?
I will not even pretend to be a tax attorney. I may do my own taxes and serve as my own accountant, but I am quite sure I have a fool for...
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Melinda McElheny
Sep 19, 20236 min read
Beyond D-I-Y: Options for Uncontested Divorce
As you may have realized, my practice does not handle contested divorce, child custody, or child support cases. As a self-care mechanism,...
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Melinda McElheny
Sep 12, 20234 min read
Stop Your Business From Taking Unnecessary Risks: Seek an Attorney Review
As a business owner, you may wear many hats: marketing guru, janitor, supply manager, fearless leader, shelf-stocker, buck-stop,...
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Melinda McElheny
Sep 6, 20236 min read
Your Estate Plan Should Not Cost More Than Your Car
Perhaps that seems an obvious point, but for most of us, legal fees seem as intimidating as a trip to a used car lot. One thing you may...
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Melinda McElheny
Aug 29, 20239 min read
"Is the State Going to Take My House??" and other favorite questions
Congratulations, dear friend! You have made it to the end having made wise investments, saved a sufficient amount for retirement, had...
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Melinda McElheny
Aug 21, 20234 min read
A Reminder: Keep Funding Your Revocable Trust
As you know, we have many estate planning tools available in Kansas to help avoid the need for probate. Probate can be an expensive and...
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Melinda McElheny
Aug 8, 20235 min read
Jackpot! How to Protect Yourself After Winning
I won't even pretend to be an expert in the lottery. I am also admittedly foolish with my own money! But when a lottery prize gets big...
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Melinda McElheny
Jul 31, 20233 min read
When Should You Consider a Temporary Guardian for Your Kids?
As a parent, you want to do everything you can to protect your children. But sometimes, life happens and you may not be able to provide...
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Melinda McElheny
Jul 24, 20233 min read
Selecting the Right Fiduciaries for Your Legacy Plan
By now you know that you need some kind of a plan for your assets, whether you choose a basic Will and probate-avoidance administrative...
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Melinda McElheny
Jul 17, 20233 min read
Gun-Toting Grannies and a Safe Transition
As you know, my general advice includes anything we can do to avoid the probate process. If you are a gun collector--or if you simply...
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Melinda McElheny
Jul 10, 20233 min read
The Butcher, The Baker, and The Candlestick Maker of Legacy Plans
It is a law of nature: people work hard to gather assets, only to die and leave them behind. Having an estate plan (aka legacy plan) is...
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Melinda McElheny
Jul 3, 20235 min read
One Home, Three Deeds: Ways to Avoid Probate
In an earlier post, we discussed why avoiding probate is a good idea for most clients. Probate is a legal process that is used to...
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Melinda McElheny
Jun 21, 20234 min read
The Fancy Folder in Your Safe Deposit Box
If you are one of the wonderful clients who has executed estate planning documents at my office, you may have noticed that I do not use...
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Melinda McElheny
Jun 14, 20233 min read
Durable Power of Attorney vs. Springing Power of Attorney: Which is Right for You?
As you age, it's important to plan for the possibility of incapacity. A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that gives someone...
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Melinda McElheny
Jun 8, 20234 min read
Planning For the Future of your Furry Friend
If you are a pet parent, you may wonder what will happen to your beloved furry (or scaley--we're not here to judge) friend after you are...
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Melinda McElheny
Jun 6, 20233 min read
Why You Should Seek the Advice of an Attorney Before Starting a Nonprofit Organization in Kansas
Starting a nonprofit organization is a big undertaking. It is important to get things right from the start. While there are a number of...
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Melinda McElheny
May 23, 20234 min read
Planning for Loved Ones with Special Needs in Kansas
If you have a loved one with a disability, you may be wondering about the best way to save for their future and provide ongoing...
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Melinda McElheny
May 17, 20233 min read
Small Business Subscriptions: "Let Me Consult My Attorney!"
After our last post regarding “no free advice,” you might be left wondering whether you can afford legal advice for your business....
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