Legacy Guardian Law Firm: Secure Your Family's Future
About Legacy Guardian Law Firm
Our Mission
At Legacy Guardian Law Firm, our mission is to focus on three categories of clients: Individuals and couples who want to plan ahead to ensure that in the event of their passing: (a) their belongings pass to the beneficiaries of their choosing (as opposed to the Probate Court's determinations by law), (b) their valuables are placed in a secure estate plan that minimizes the chances of complications post-mortem, allowing them to avoid probate, and (c) their assets are protected from fraudulent creditors. Executors who are looking to engage a probate administration attorney will also find our services beneficial. Another goal of our firm is to provide advice on the kind of estate plan that honors God. Should you be a Christian and would like to build an estate plan in a Biblical way, we can help you to do so. We prioritize your needs and want to do what is best for you and your family. This is one of the reasons we provide an initial consultation meeting without charge, allowing us to determine if we are a good fit for your unique needs. The consultation meeting is usually for an hour, and we provide information regarding the difference between wills and trusts and the various estate plans available for your situation. Our office is in Lenexa, and we service the Lenexa, Overland Park, and Olathe areas.
Our Services
We provide a comprehensive range of estate plan services to meet your unique needs, including: (1) a Revocable Living Trust-based estate plan; (2) Transfer on Death Deeds and Payment on Death Forms; (3) a Will-based estate plan (which in some cases may be a better estate plan than using trusts); (4) Probate Administration; (5) Pet Trusts for pet owners who want to make sure that your beloved is cared for after your passing; and (6) Health Care Directives such as (a) a Living Will (specifying under what circumstances you wish to be placed in hospice), (b) Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care, and (c) HIPAA Release Authorization Forms.
We are dedicated to offering personalized attention and guidance to each client, ensuring we understand your priorities and goals to effectively implement them into your estate plan.
The Attorney Behind Legacy Guardian Law Firm
Professional Biography
Emma Nakakuki is a Counselor-at-Law specializing in estate planning law and probate administration. She launched her firm, Legacy Guardian Law Firm, after spending over 20 years on Wall Street in New York City. During her time on Wall Street, she focused on over-the-counter derivative instruments, trust formation for special purpose vehicles, and compliance with The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Emma was recruited to work at an investment bank in London for a year in 2011 before returning to New York City in 2012.
Following this, she was recruited by Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc., a large mutual fund complex in Kansas City, where she worked in their Legal Department from 2014 to 2022. Emma left Waddell & Reed in 2022 after it was acquired by a large Australian firm.
In 2022, Emma felt a strong calling to fill a void in the community, particularly in educating people about the importance of having an estate plan. Many individuals are unaware that estate planning is essential for everyone, not just the wealthy, and they often don’t know how to protect their assets or ensure a smooth distribution after passing. Understanding the difference between wills and trusts can significantly influence the effectiveness of an estate plan and even help avoid probate.
Our firm's mission is to provide valuable information on how to establish the right estate plan tailored to each person's situation. We aim to inform as many people as possible about the various strategies available in the estate planning world. It’s a fascinating field, and becoming educated about the different kinds of estate plans can bring peace of mind. Remember, after one passes away, it is too late to make these important decisions.
The time to handle your estate plan is now. Don't wait. Please contact us so we can show you how to efficiently put together a plan that works for your situation.
First Responders
We believe that first responders deserve special care because they risk their lives daily for the sake of the community. A team of firefighters came to my place about three years ago, and the lead fireman was so kind, helpful, and encouraging. Many firefighters, police officers, and paramedics do not realize how easy it is to put in place an estate plan to protect their family and avoid probate, ensuring that family assets do not unexpectedly become inaccessible and only available through the executor of the estate assigned by the court if anything happens to them while they are at work. Understanding the difference between wills and trusts can further benefit first responders in safeguarding their loved ones. First responders have always held a special place in my heart, and I want to do my best to assist every single first responder in Kansas and Missouri in establishing at least a basic estate plan.
Contact Us
Sometimes it is better to ask
We provide a complimentary initial one-hour consultation meeting because we believe that helping our clients understand the essential aspects of estate planning, including the difference between wills and trusts, is vital to our clients being able to build the right estate plan for your family. Until you grasp how estate planning works, you may not recognize your specific needs, such as the best strategies to avoid probate. If you're unable to meet in person, we can assist you through phone cal
Legacy Guardian Law Firm
Hours
Open today | 12:00 pm – 08:00 pm |
Estate planning is vital for people of all ages. We look forward to helping you to set up the right estate plan for you!
