Atty. Debra L. Spence

Atty. Debra L. Spence

Debra L. Spence is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust law, wills and 3 other areas of law.

Prairie Village Prairie Village 42 yrs experience 42 year
Call (913) 399-2511 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Debra L. Spence at a glance

Debra L. Spence is a wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business attorney based in Prairie Village, Kansas. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1984), U.S. Tax Court (1990), and Kansas (1996). Educated at University of Missouri-Kansas City (J.D. Taxation, 1984) and University of Missouri-Columbia (B.A., 1981). Serands clients in Prairie Village, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Debra L. Spence is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust law, wills and 3 other areas of law
  • Debra received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri-Columbia in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Debra practices in Prairie Village, KS

Practice Areas Explained

Debra L. Spence's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Debra L. Spence handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Debra L. Spence is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Kansas →

Trusts

Debra L. Spence is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Kansas →

Probate

Debra L. Spence is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Kansas →

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.

Debra L. Spence is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Kansas →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Debra L. Spence is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kansas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kansas

Practicing law in Kansas. Legal matters in Kansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Prairie Village are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kansas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kansas 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 Kansas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Debra L. Spence

Where is Debra L. Spence's law office located?
Debra L. Spence's law practice is located in Prairie Village, Kansas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Debra L. Spence handle?
Debra L. Spence focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has Debra L. Spence practiced law?
Debra L. Spence has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Debra L. Spence go to law school?
Debra L. Spence earned their education at (J.D. Taxation, 1984); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Debra L. Spence for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Taxation
University of Missouri-Kansas City
- 1984
B.A.
University of Missouri-Columbia
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1990
Kansas
Admitted: 1996

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