Lawyers in Independence, Missouri
An Overview of our Metro Kansas City Practice
At the law office of Kapke & Willerth, L.L.C., in Independence, we have provided knowledgeable representation to clients throughout the Kansas City Metro area for over 40 years. Contact our office or call us to set up a free initial consultation.
Real Estate and Zoning
We handle all matters related to residential and commercial real estate, from litigation to transactional work. We also represent clients in land use and zoning matters. We represent developers, realtors and real estate brokers, homeowners associations, municipalities and individual home buyers. We handle mechanic's liens, foreclosure actions, landlord-tenant disputes and condemnation actions. To learn more, see our page on real estate and zoning.
Estate Planning and Probate
We work closely with individuals and families in a wide range of legal issues related to estates, from estate planning to probate and trust administration to will contests and probate litigation. We will help you identify the most effective estate planning strategy to meet your goals and will prepare and execute all the documents necessary to put your estate plan in place, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney and medical directives.
If you have been named executor, administrator or personal representative of an estate, we will guide you through the probate process and help you successfully settle the estate. We also handle any disputes arising out of probate. See our estate planning and probate page for more information.
Civil Litigation and Appeals
We represent plaintiffs and defendants in many different types of litigation, from corporate or commercial litigation to employment disputes to personal injury claims. Our attorneys are licensed in Kansas and Missouri and try cases in the state and federal courts in both states. We also represent clients in civil appeals in Kansas and Missouri. For additional information, see our page on civil litigation and appeals.
We also counsel clients in matters involving:
- General corporate matters
- Family law
- Elder law
- Personal injury
- Municipal law
To schedule a free initial consultation, contact us or call us at 816-461-3800. We are available by appointment from 8 am until 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover.
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Kapke & Willerth, L.L.C.
3304 Ralph Powell Road
Lee's Summit, MO 64064
Telephone: 816-461-3800 | Fax: 816-254-8014

