Business Details
Trusted Estate Planning and Probate Attorneys in Wichita, KS
The Law Office Of Cathleen A Gulledge has served clients in Wichita, Kansas, and surrounding areas for decades, specializing in estate planning, probate, guardianship, business law, and elder law. Our team combines legal expertise with personalized service, prioritizing client needs through proactive planning and complex fiduciary litigation. With a focus on transparency and accessibility, we guide clients through wills, trusts, adoptions, real estate transactions, and business formations. Recognized by peers and clients for excellence, we maintain a commitment to ethical standards and community-focused legal solutions. 
Services
Estate Planning
Probate
Guardianship
Business Law
Elder Law
Trusts
Taxes
Adoption Law
Real Estate
Mediation
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of experience in Kansas estate planning and probate law.
- Our team provides personalized legal strategies tailored to individual client needs.
- We prioritize accessibility, with attorneys available to address urgent client concerns.
- Recognized by peers for excellence through Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent ratings.
- We serve Wichita and surrounding counties with deep local legal expertise.
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell
What people say
Best of praise
Returned from vacation early
Very qualified
Compassionate legal solutions
Trusted referrals
Services
Estate Planning
We help clients protect assets through customized estate plans including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. Our attorneys address Medicaid planning, business succession, and special needs trusts. Serving Wichita families, we ensure legal documents reflect current wishes while minimizing future disputes.
Probate
Our firm guides executors through probate processes for wills and intestate estates. We handle trust litigation, asset distribution, and debt resolution across Sedgwick County. Legal support includes court filings, heirship determinations, and fiduciary accounting requirements.
Guardianship
We establish legal guardianships for minors and incapacitated adults while assisting with ongoing reporting obligations. Our services cover financial conservatorship setup and compliance with Kansas court requirements for long-term care decisions.
Business Law
We assist with business formations including LLCs, corporations, and partnerships. Legal services cover contract drafting, merger agreements, and real estate transactions for Wichita-area companies needing compliance and operational guidance.
Elder Law
Our elder law practice addresses long-term care planning, VA benefits, and nursing home admissions. We create advance directives and help families navigate guardianship challenges while protecting client assets through Medicaid-compliant strategies.
People
Cathleen A. Gulledge
Attorney
MBA, CPA, JD, LLM Taxation. Specializes in estate planning, probate, and elder law. Recognized by Martindale-Hubbell for legal excellence. Available for urgent client needs across Kansas.
Kimberly D. Gulledge
Senior Legal Assistant
Office Manager with extensive experience in legal document preparation and client coordination. Supports estate planning, business law, and probate cases while managing day-to-day firm operations.
Questions
What estate planning documents should I have?
Every plan should include a will, trust, and power of attorney. We customize documents based on family needs, asset protection goals, and tax considerations.
How does probate work in Kansas?
Kansas requires probate for estates over $40,000. We guide executors through court filings, debt resolution, and asset distribution while minimizing delays.
Can you help with out-of-state property?
Yes, we assist with multi-state estate planning and probate matters, including property in Kansas and other jurisdictions through ancillary proceedings.
Do you offer elder law consultations?
We provide elder law consultations covering Medicaid planning, nursing home admissions, and VA benefits eligibility for seniors across south-central Kansas.
What business entity should I choose?
We recommend LLCs for most small businesses but analyze your specific needs to determine whether a corporation, partnership, or other entity offers optimal protection and tax benefits.
