Articles – Jennifer Ward McKenna, Attorney at Law

Adult family members review a living will and health care documents at a kitchen table with a pen and folder.

November 2, 2026

Living Wills and Medical Decisions in Lees Summit, MO Estate Plans

Adult family members review estate papers, a house deed, and account documents at a dining table.

October 26, 2026

Dying Without a Will in Lees Summit, MO: What Missouri Law Decides

Family members organize a will, property deed, account statements, and beneficiary forms on a dining table.

October 19, 2026

Planning Ahead in Lees Summit, MO to Reduce Probate Delays

Parents review a will and organized family documents at a kitchen table beside children’s photographs.

October 12, 2026

Planning Ahead for Children, Property, and Family Decisions in Lees Summit, MO

Adult family members review estate documents and a folder together at a dining table.

October 5, 2026

Making Estate Planning Conversations Easier for the Whole Family

Adult reviewing a healthcare directive with a trusted family member at a kitchen table.

September 21, 2026

Lees Summit, MO Guide to Planning Future Medical Decisions

A middle-aged adult and an elderly parent reviewing paperwork at a kitchen table together.

September 9, 2026

Understanding the Essential Role of a Power of Attorney for Households

A person organizing estate documents on a wooden kitchen table, surrounded by papers, a pen, and a coffee mug.

August 31, 2026

Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Estate Planning for Lees Summit, MO Residents

A person reviews a will and estate documents at a desk with family photos and paperwork.

August 19, 2026

Choosing the Right Executor for Your Will in Lees Summit, MO

Two adults sitting at a table reviewing legal documents and signing papers together in a home setting.

August 7, 2026

Understanding the Key Distinctions Between Wills and Trusts for Lees Summit, MO Residents