Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Estate Planning Partner in Wichita
We are a dedicated legal practice specializing in estate planning and related services. Our firm was founded in 2009 with a mission to simplify complex legal processes and provide accessible, client-centered solutions. We focus on creating comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, while prioritizing clear communication and personalized guidance. Our team combines legal expertise with practical experience to help clients protect their assets and loved ones.We maintain strict confidentiality and operate with integrity in all client interactions. Our process emphasizes convenience through online document preparation while maintaining rigorous legal standards. We serve clients across Kansas and collaborate with professionals in related fields to ensure holistic solutions. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through consistent client satisfaction and positive referrals from both individuals and fellow attorneys.
Services
Revocable Living Trusts
Wills
Powers of Attorney
Health Care Directives
Probate
Conservatorships
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer a simple and convenient online process for estate planning documents
- Our attorneys have over 20 years of combined experience in estate law
- We provide personalized guidance through every step of the legal process
- We maintain strict confidentiality and operate with professional integrity
- Our team includes certified legal professionals with specialized training
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Services
Revocable Living Trusts
Our revocable living trusts help clients avoid probate while maintaining control over their assets. This legal solution allows for seamless asset transfer to beneficiaries while providing flexibility during the grantor's lifetime. We customize each trust to meet specific family needs and financial situations.
Wills
We create legally binding wills that ensure your wishes are honored regarding asset distribution and guardianship. Our process includes comprehensive guidance to address potential challenges and ensure compliance with Kansas state requirements for valid execution.
Powers of Attorney
Our durable powers of attorney documents establish clear decision-making authority for financial matters. We help clients select appropriate agents and define specific powers to ensure their affairs can be managed if they become incapacitated.
Health Care Directives
We prepare advance health care directives that outline medical preferences and appoint healthcare proxies. These documents ensure your medical wishes are followed when you cannot communicate them yourself, providing peace of mind for families.
Probate
Our probate services guide executors through the legal process of estate administration. We help validate wills, settle debts, and distribute assets according to the deceased's wishes while minimizing delays and conflicts among beneficiaries.
People
Kari Coultis
Founder and Managing Attorney
Kari founded Coultis Law in 2009 after earning her law degree from the University of Kansas. She specializes in estate planning, trust administration, and probate law, bringing over 20 years of combined legal and accounting expertise to client services.
Sara Bouthilette
Senior Legal Assistant
Sara joined the firm in 2015 and became Senior Legal Assistant through dedication and hard work. A former Marine Corps member, she handles drafting responsibilities across all practice areas while balancing family life with five children.
Jennifer Aben-Johnson
Client Concierge
Jennifer has served as Client Concierge since 2016, creating welcoming experiences for clients. She manages both client relations and legal assistant duties while supporting her active family life with children involved in multiple sports.
Questions
What is your estate planning process?
Our 6-8 week process includes an informational session, design meeting, and signing ceremony. Documents are customized through online collaboration and in-person execution.
Why choose a revocable trust over a will?
Revocable trusts avoid probate court, maintain privacy, and allow smoother asset transfer. Wills require probate proceedings that can take years and become public records.
Do I need estate planning if I'm not wealthy?
Yes. Estate planning ensures your assets go to chosen beneficiaries, appoints decision-makers for incapacity, and establishes guardianship for minor children regardless of wealth level.
Can I update my estate documents?
Revocable trusts can be modified anytime. Wills require codicils for changes. We recommend reviewing documents periodically to reflect life changes and legal updates.
How do you handle document execution?
Documents must be signed in person with two witnesses and a notary. We provide this service at our office or offer mailed signature packets with detailed instructions.
Do you serve out-of-state clients?
We only work with clients in Kansas where our attorneys are licensed. We can refer clients in other states to qualified local attorneys.
