Tag Archives: Heather E. Zerger
Estate Planning: Wills & Trusts
Our estate planning attorneys assist clients with their estate planning needs. What is estate planning? Simply put, it is your plan to instruct how your assets will be distributed upon your passing or controlled if you become incapacitated. Having a Will or Trust will ensure your wishes are completed with a minimum of headaches to your beneficiaries. Whether your needs are basic, involving a simple will, or complex, involving tax planning or multi-generational transfers, our attorneys are ready to assist. A complete estate plan includes […]
Trust Administration
The process of probate or trust administration can be confusing and time-consuming. Our attorneys advise executors, administrators, trustees, and other fiduciaries during the administration of estates and trusts. Our law firm offers experience, compassion, and skill to help fiduciaries properly discharge their responsibilities with the goal of getting through the process of passing assets following a death in a timely and cost-effective manner. In addition, we offer advice regarding potential claims against an estate and defend against any claims that arise. We will help you […]
Civil Litigation
Pankratz & Hodge has handled a wide range of civil litigation cases involving such diverse areas as personal injury, business, employment and real estate disputes. Our attorneys are committed to ensuring you get the level of representation you deserve. We are willing to listen to our clients and actively further our clients’ needs. For instance, unlike many attorneys representing plaintiffs in personal injury suits, if our clients have been wronged and deserve compensation, we are willing to take the case to trial and attempt to […]
Business Law
A significant portion of our firm’s practice is devoted to business and business transactions. We have been privileged to counsel firms and institutions in activities that have shaped the economic landscape of Newton, surrounding cities and the State of Kansas. We represent large, established corporations and assist in the growth and development of successful small businesses and entrepreneurial endeavors. We offer counsel on the choice and structure of organizations from both a business and taxation standpoint. Areas of Representation: General business law for existing businesses, […]