Atty. Stephanie M. Smith
Stephanie M. Smith practices primarily in the area of estate planning law.
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About Stephanie M. Smith at a glance
Stephanie M. Smith is an Attorney based in Prairie Village, Kansas, practicing at Stephanie M. Smith Chartered. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and poa. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1980), Nevada (inactive) (1985), Arizona (1985), and Kansas (1997). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1980) and Georgetown University (B.S. Foreign, 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Prairie Village, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephanie M. Smith practices primarily in the area of estate planning law
- She received a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Services from Georgetown University in 1977 and a J.D., cum laude, from the University of Michigan Law School in 1980
- She is licensed to practice in both Kansas and Missouri, as well as holding inactive licenses in Colorado, Nevada and Arizona
- Ms. Smith is a member of the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys, the Kansas City Estate Planning Council, the Mid-America Planned Giving Council, the Kansas Women Attorneys Association and the American, Kansas and Johnson County Bar Associations
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Stephanie M. Smith is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Kansas →
Stephanie M. Smith is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Kansas →
Stephanie M. Smith is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Kansas →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Stephanie M. Smith is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Kansas →
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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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