Atty. Kristopher C. Kuckelman

Atty. Kristopher C. Kuckelman

Kris practices in the Business Practice Group of the firm. He focuses his practice on estate planning, trust administration, and probate administration.

Overland Park Overland Park 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Kristopher C. Kuckelman at a glance

Kristopher C. Kuckelman is a Partner based in Overland Park, Kansas, practicing at Payne & Jones, Chartered. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1988) and Missouri (1990). Educated at University of Kansas (J.D., 1988) and University of Kansas (B.S. Business, 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Overland Park, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Kris practices in the Business Practice Group of the firm
  • He focuses his practice on estate planning, trust administration, and probate administration
  • This focus often involves related issues concerning real estate law, income taxes, estate taxes, business entity formation, business succession planning, and probate litigation
  • Kris takes a very personal interest in the needs of his clients
  • Kris received his undergraduate degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting from the University of Kansas in 1982
  • He practiced as a certified public accountant before receiving his law degree from the University of Kansas in 1988
  • Kris has been a presenter at numerous seminars on estate planning, probate administration, and trust administration
  • Associations/Memberships • Johnson County Bar Association • Kansas Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

Kristopher C. Kuckelman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kristopher C. Kuckelman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

Kristopher C. Kuckelman 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.

Kristopher C. Kuckelman is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Kansas →

Real Estate Law

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

Kristopher C. Kuckelman is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Kansas →

Commercial Real Estate

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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 Overland Park 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 Kristopher C. Kuckelman

Where is Kristopher C. Kuckelman's law office located?
Kristopher C. Kuckelman's law practice is located in Overland Park, Kansas. The firm is Payne & Jones, Chartered. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kristopher C. Kuckelman handle?
Kristopher C. Kuckelman focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, commercial re. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has Kristopher C. Kuckelman practiced law?
Kristopher C. Kuckelman has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Kristopher C. Kuckelman go to law school?
Kristopher C. Kuckelman earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S. Business, 1982).
How can I contact Kristopher C. Kuckelman for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Kristopher C. Kuckelman received?
Kristopher C. Kuckelman's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Kansas
- 1988
B.S. Business
University of Kansas
- 1982

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 1988
Missouri
Admitted: 1990

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