Business Details
Wichita Estate Planning & Probate Attorneys
The Law Office Of Cathleen A Gulledge has served clients in Wichita and surrounding areas since 2010, specializing in estate planning, probate, business law, and related legal matters. Our practice focuses on providing comprehensive legal solutions tailored to individual client needs, including wills, trusts, corporate formations, and fiduciary litigation. With decades of combined experience, we combine technical expertise with personalized service to navigate complex legal challenges.Our attorneys maintain active involvement in client cases, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making throughout legal proceedings. We serve Sedgwick, Butler, and Harvey counties, offering both preventive legal planning and dispute resolution services.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate Administration
Business Law
Trust Litigation
Wills & Trusts
Guardianship
Conservatorship
Tax Planning
Adoption Law
Real Estate
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized legal solutions with decades of combined experience
- Our attorneys maintain active client involvement throughout all legal proceedings
- Specialized expertise in complex estate planning and probate litigation
- Proven track record serving Wichita and surrounding Kansas counties
- Comprehensive approach combining preventive planning with dispute resolution
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
What people say
Exceptional competence
Prompt service
Compassionate representation
20 years of referrals
Peer recognition
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning practice creates customized strategies for asset distribution, including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. We help clients protect their legacies while minimizing tax implications and ensuring legal compliance. Our approach combines technical expertise with personalized guidance to address each client's unique family and financial situation.
Probate Administration
We guide executors and beneficiaries through the probate process, handling estate inventory, debt settlement, and asset distribution. Our attorneys represent clients in contested probate matters and fiduciary accounting disputes. We provide clear direction through complex legal requirements while maintaining sensitivity to family needs during difficult transitions.
Business Law
Our business law practice assists with entity formation, contract drafting, and corporate governance. We help clients choose appropriate business structures and prepare essential legal documents for corporations, LLCs, and partnerships. Our services include ongoing legal counsel for business operations and transactional matters.
Trust Litigation
We represent clients in trust administration and contested trust matters, including breach of fiduciary duty claims and trustee removal proceedings. Our attorneys provide strategic representation in trust accounting disputes and interpretation of complex trust documents. We work to resolve conflicts while protecting client interests.
Adoption Law
Our adoption practice handles various adoption types, including domestic, stepparent, and adult adoptions. We guide clients through legal requirements, prepare necessary documentation, and represent parties in court proceedings. We work closely with families to ensure proper legal establishment of parental rights and responsibilities.
People
Cathleen A. Gulledge
Attorney
Cathleen A. Gulledge holds an MBA, CPA, JD, and LLM in Taxation. She specializes in estate planning, probate, and business law with over 20 years of experience. She has received peer recognition for legal excellence and maintains active involvement in client cases.
Kimberly D. Gulledge
Senior Legal Assistant
Kimberly D. Gulledge serves as Senior Legal Assistant and Office Manager. She provides essential support for legal operations and client services, ensuring efficient case management and office administration.
Questions
What estate planning services do you offer?
We create customized estate plans including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and tax planning strategies tailored to individual client needs.
Do you handle probate cases outside Wichita?
We serve Sedgwick, Butler, and Harvey counties, providing probate services for estates located throughout central Kansas.
How do I schedule a consultation?
Contact us at 316-265-2227 or through our website contact form to arrange an initial consultation with our attorneys.
What business law services are available?
We assist with entity formation, contract drafting, corporate governance, and business transactional matters for Kansas-based companies.
Are your attorneys board-certified?
Our lead attorney holds multiple certifications including CPA and LLM in Taxation, with AV Preeminent peer recognition from Martindale-Hubbell.
