Spotlight on Bratcher Legacy Estate Planning

It’s never easy to do things the right way. It takes a lot of planning, educating, deliberating and much more before coming to a solid decision. That’s especially true for estate planning. According to attorney Susan Bratcher, solid estate planning, meeting the needs of individuals and families, on average takes “ten touches” to build that foundation.

“This is not a one and done deal,” noted the lead attorney at Bratcher Legacy Estate Planning, based in Kansas City, Missouri. “I take the time to understand my clients’ needs and then use the correct legal tools to achieve their goals. I may spend two hours discussing your situation just to start the process. I want my clients educated so they can make the best decisions possible. When you have an estate plan that works, you can be comfortable with what the future may bring.”

For more than 15 years, Susan Bratcher has specialized in helping people with a variety of different legal services but with a focus on estate planning, wills, trusts, health directives, guardianships and probate. “Our law firm isn’t just selling documents; we want to be your lawyer for life,” remarked Susan. “When it comes to good estate planning, you need a team and a specialist in every area, such as a CPA, insurance agent, financial planner and others who are monitoring your assets. We’ll work with that team to build an estate plan meeting your needs.”

Susan is an experienced attorney who’s capable of thinking outside the box to find creative solutions to your issues. She also takes the time to research all of the programs available to help you with your particular financial or legal issue. Susan believes the key in making someone’s life better is by sharing as much information with them as possible to ensure they know all of their choices. She states clients should know exactly where they stand and the options available. “Women play a key role in understanding those options because they’re the caretakers of the family. They have the insight to know they must have estate planning documents in place to protect the family’s future,” remarked Susan. “Women understand that things can change in life and how important estate planning can be. They also grasp the significance of relationship building, which is what Bratcher Legacy Estate Planning specializes in for its clients.”

When you visit Susan to discuss your estate plan, she’ll guide you in making essential decisions for your future. You’ll discuss establishing the right guardians for your kids without making any of the common mistakes most parents make. You’ll learn how to protect their inheritance from lawsuits and divorce. For those with pets, she’ll set up a trust to ensure they’re taken care of after you’re gone. If you own firearms, Susan will devise a gun trust to protect you. Most importantly, she’ll work with you to put together a plan protecting the assets you’ve worked a lifetime to acquire, such as cash, real estate, securities, business interests, life insurance, IRAs and more.

“Just remember that a good estate plan is an ongoing process. It’s not a single meeting,” affirmed Susan. “The laws change and your life changes. I recommend a review meeting every year and at a minimum your estate plan needs to be re-assessed a minimum of every three years. Situations change and what you had intended to happen at one point may not be what you want at another point.”

Susan and her team will work with you to set up all of your legal documents to ensure everything goes as planned in case the worst happens. Bratcher Legacy Estate Planning also offers great estate planning classes designed to teach clients how to be a guardian, trustee or conservator so they’re ready if ever called upon to do these things or need to choose someone to perform the tasks for them. “It’s never too soon to begin planning for any member of the family,” revealed Susan. “I even advise my clients to bring in their children when they reach 18 to set up legal documents, protecting them as they enter adulthood.”

It makes sense to turn to Bratcher Legacy Estate Planning when you are in need of the very best in estate planning legal services. With more than 20 years of experience, this team has the knowledge necessary to properly assist you with your legal needs. Susan takes the time to explain the law to you and makes sure you understand that needing help is not a sign of weakness, but, in fact, a sign of strength.

“For me, estate planning is an honor because you help people make peace with their lives. I believe in what I do,” remarked Susan. “We can impact people’s lives and make them better by using the laws to make positive changes for the family.” HLM

Visit the website of Bratcher Legacy Estate Planning at bratcherlaw.biz, the office at 1201 NW Briarcliff Parkway, Suite 229, Kansas City, Missouri, or call 816-453-2240.