Atty. Mareta J. Smith

Atty. Mareta J. Smith

Mareta J. Smith is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation, probate and 2 other areas of law.

Kansas City Kansas City 43 J. Erfahrung 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Mareta J. Smith at a glance

Mareta J. Smith is an Of Counsel based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1983). Educated at University of Missouri School of Law (J.D., 1983) and Pittsburg State University (B.S.B.A. University, 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Kansas City Metropolitan and American Bar Associations The Missouri Bar. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Über uns

  • Mareta J. Smith is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation, probate and 2 other areas of law
  • Mareta received a B.S.B.A. degree from Pittsburg State University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Mareta practices at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Mareta J. Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mareta J. Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Mareta J. Smith is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Missouri →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Mareta J. Smith is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Mareta J. Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Mareta J. Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Missouri →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Mareta J. Smith is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Kansas City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mareta J. Smith

Where is Mareta J. Smith's law office located?
Mareta J. Smith's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mareta J. Smith handle?
Mareta J. Smith focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Mareta J. Smith practiced law?
Mareta J. Smith has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Mareta J. Smith go to law school?
Mareta J. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.S.B.A. University, 1980).
How can I contact Mareta J. Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Mareta J. Smith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Mareta J. Smith received?
Mareta J. Smith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Missouri School of Law
- 1983
B.S.B.A. University
Pittsburg State University
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1983

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