FAQs for Kansas Probate
Probate laws vary state to state so it is important that you understand the laws in your state. There are key differences that make dealing with probate in Kansas unique.
1. Can Probate be avoided in Kansas?
In Kansas, you can avoid Probate if you set up a trust for all of your assets. If there is no trust or other plans, the estate will enter the probate process in Kansas which can be a long process.
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2. How long does Probate Take in Kansas?
The probate process in Kansas can be frustratingly long. It can take anywhere from 9 months to over 2 years, depending upon the complexity of the estate, the number of heirs, and the speed of the local court administering the case. If the Will is being contested, probate can drag on for even longer – sometimes taking several years. And that was pre-pandemic so now we are seeing more delays. Parker & Cole can get you funded long before the probate process is completed.
3. How can I speed up the probate process in Kansas?
Unfortunately, there is no real way to speed up the probate process, as it is required to go through the Courts which are currently backlogged. However, Parker & Cole can be the ideal solution to access a portion of your inheritance while you wait for the estate to close and disburse. The experienced professionals at Parker & Cole can guide you through the process making it easy to get the money you need as quickly as the same day.
4. Can I get a Probate Advance in Kansas?
Yes. Parker & Cole works in all fifty states and in all of Kansas’s counties, including, but not limited to the following:
- Allen County, KS
- Anderson County, KS
- Atchison County, KS
- Barber County, KS
- Barton County, KS
- Bourbon County, KS
- Brown County, KS
- Butler County, KS
- Chase County, KS
- Chautaqua County, KS
- Cherokee County, KS
- Cheyenne County, KS
- Clark County, KS
- Clay County, KS
- Cloud County, KS
- Coffey County, KS
- Comanche County, KS
- Cowley County, KS
- Crawford County, KS
- Decatur County, KS
- Dickinson County, KS
- Doniphan County, KS
- Douglas County, KS
- Edwards County, KS
- Elk County, KS
- Ellis County, KS
- Ellsworth County, KS
- Finney County, KS
- Ford County, KS
- Franklin County, KS
- Geary County, KS
- Gove County, KS
- Graham County, KS
- Grant County, KS
- Gray County, KS
- Greenley County, KS
- Greenwood County, KS
- Hamilton County, KS
- Harper County, KS
- HaRvey County, KS
- Haskell County, KS
- Hodgeman County, KS
- Jackson County, KS
- Jefferson County, KS
- Jewell County, KS
- Johnson County, KS
- Kearny County, KS
- Kingman County, KS
- Kiowa County, KS
- Labette County, KS
- Lane County, KS
- Leavenworth County, KS
- Lincoln County, KS
- Linn County, KS
- Logan County, KS
- Lyon County, KS
- Marion County, KS
- Marshall County, KS
- McPherson County, KS
- Meade County, KS
- Miami County, KS
- Mitchell County, KS
- Montgomery County, KS
- Morris County, KS
- Morton County, KS
- Nemaha County, KS
- Neosho County, KS
- Ness County, KS
- Norton County, KS
- Osage County, KS
- Osborne County, KS
- Ottawa County, KS
- Pawnee County, KS
- Phillips County, KS
- Pottawatomie County, KS
- Pratt County, KS
- Rawlins County, KS
- Reno County, KS
- Republic County, KS
- Rice County, KS
- Riley County, KS
- Rooks County, KS
- Rush County, KS
- Russell County, KS
- Saline County, KS
- Scott County, KS
- Sedgwick County, KS
- Seward County, KS
- Shawnee County, KS
- Sheridan County, KS
- Sherman County, KS
- Smith County, KS
- Stafford County, KS
- Stanton County, KS
- Stevens County, KS
- Sumner County, KS
- Thomas County, KS
- Trego County, KS
- Wabaunsee County, KS
- Wallace County, KS
- Washington County, KS
- Wichita County, KS
- Wilson County, KS
- Woodson County, KS
- Wyandotte County, KS
5. Does Kansas have an estate tax?
No, Kansas does not have an estate tax. The following states do have an estate tax:
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- Connecticut
- Illinois
- Maine
- Maryland
- Minnesota
- New York
- Oregon
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
- Washington (state)
6. Does Kansas have an inheritance tax?
No, Kansas does not have an inheritance tax. The following states do have an inheritance tax:
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- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Maryland
- Nebraska
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
