Atty. Stephanie M. Smith

Atty. Stephanie M. Smith

Stephanie M. Smith practices primarily in the area of estate planning law.

Prairie Village Prairie Village 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Stephanie M. Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

Stephanie M. Smith is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Kansas →

Trusts

Stephanie M. Smith is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Kansas →

Probate

Stephanie M. Smith 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.

Stephanie M. Smith is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Kansas →

Power of Attorney

Stephanie M. Smith is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa 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 Stephanie M. Smith

Where is Stephanie M. Smith's law office located?
Stephanie M. Smith's law practice is located in Prairie Village, Kansas. The firm is Stephanie M. Smith Chartered. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephanie M. Smith handle?
Stephanie M. Smith focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has Stephanie M. Smith practiced law?
Stephanie M. Smith has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Stephanie M. Smith go to law school?
Stephanie M. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.S. Foreign, 1977).
How can I contact Stephanie M. Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Stephanie M. 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 Stephanie M. Smith received?
Stephanie M. Smith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 1980
B.S. Foreign
Georgetown University
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1980
Nevada (inactive)
Admitted: 1985
Arizona
Admitted: 1985
Kansas
Admitted: 1997
Missouri
Admitted: 1998

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