The Binder Firm

06/01/2026

We're opening up the comments. Ask us anything about estate planning - wills, trusts, probate, powers of attorney, Medicaid planning, guardianship - whatever's been on your mind.

No question is too basic. No question is too specific. Drop it below and we'll answer it right here.

05/28/2026

Probate: the word nobody wants to hear. Here's what it actually means for your family. Swipe to find out.

05/26/2026

Nothing means more to us than hearing from the families we get to work with.

Helping people protect what they have built and provide for the ones who matter most is the whole reason we do this. When clients tell us the process felt clear, easy, and genuinely supportive, it tells us we are doing it right.

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to share their experience. We are grateful for your trust.

If you have been thinking about setting up your estate plan or family trust, we would love to help you feel just as confident.
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05/22/2026

The day your child turns 18, you lose the legal right to make decisions for them. Even in an emergency.

If they're at college and something happens, the hospital does not have to tell you anything. You are legally a stranger.

A healthcare power of attorney and HIPAA form fix this in twenty minutes. Every parent of an adult child needs to know this.

05/20/2026

Three things most people don't realize about probate in Missouri:

1. It's public. Once your will is filed with the court, anyone can see what you owned and who got it. Your finances become an open book.
2. It takes a long time. Simple estates can take months. Complex ones can take over a year. Your family is waiting the entire time.
3. It costs money. Court fees, attorney fees, personal representative fees - it adds up fast, and it all comes out of the estate your family was supposed to receive.

The good news? A trust avoids all three. No court. No public record. No waiting.

That's not a sales pitch - it's just how the law works. And most families don't find out until it's too late to do anything about it.

05/18/2026

"Kelisen was a great presenter of all different kinds of scenarios and explained everything very well. Sydney followed up attentively. Bekka was wonderful and efficient."
When clients take the time to mention every person on the team by name - that tells us we're doing this right. Estate planning is personal, and every person you interact with at our firm should make you feel taken care of.
Thank you for trusting The Binder Firm with your family's plan. It was a pleasure working with you.

05/15/2026

We are excited to be an exhibitor at the Age of Celebration on June 5, 2026!

If you are not familiar with it, the Age of Celebration is a free block party-style aging and health fair for adults 60+ and their caregivers, hosted by the Mid-America Regional Council. It brings together health and wellness exhibitors, resources for aging in place, live music, interactive workshops, and a whole lot of community spirit.

Come say hi to our team. We will be there to answer questions about estate planning, elder law, Medicaid planning, and anything else you have been meaning to ask but were not sure where to start!

Save your spot here: https://marc.jotform.com/cknecht/2026-age-of-celebration

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05/13/2026

A warm welcome to Megan Clark, the newest member of The Binder Firm team!

Megan joins us as a communication specialist with a background in estate planning and real estate - which means she already speaks our language. Our clients are in great hands.

Welcome, Megan. So glad to have you with us!

05/11/2026

Another week of protecting families and making estate planning make sense. Happy Monday from our team to yours 💼

05/07/2026

Please join us in welcoming Kaelyn Guinty to our office!

Kaelyn brings her own practice to The Binder Firm, focusing on criminal law and family law. While our team continues to focus exclusively on estate planning, elder law, and probate, Kaelyn is here to serve clients who need guidance in her areas of practice.
If you or someone you know is navigating a criminal matter or a family law issue in Missouri or Kansas, Kaelyn is now accepting clients.

Welcome to the office, Kaelyn. We are glad to have you here!