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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Murphy's Law LLC - Melinda McElheny, Esq.
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Melinda McElheny
- Sep 12
- 4 min
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
- 6 min
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
- 9 min
"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
- 4 min
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
- 5 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 5 min
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
- 4 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 4 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 4 min
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
- 3 min
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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Melinda McElheny
- May 8
- 4 min
An Answer to Your Request for a "Quick Legal Question"
If you've ever had a legal question, you might have asked a lawyer friend, acquaintance, or even your former lawyer for quick advice. You...
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Melinda McElheny
- Apr 28
- 3 min
Avoiding Probate in Kansas
You may have read about "probate avoidance," or you may have personal experience with a court case for a loved one's estate. Taking care...
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Melinda McElheny
- Apr 24
- 3 min
How Mediation Can Help You With an Amicable Divorce
Sometimes Things Fall Apart As hard as we might try, many marriages end in divorce. In fact, even though U.S. divorce rates are falling...
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