Serving Kansas Families With Straightforward Estate Planning And Probate Services.
FROM THE DESK OF: GARY EASTMAN
After 27 years of practice, I’ve realized that estate planning isn’t really about the stack of paper on my desk—it’s about the people you love and ensuring your wishes are actually followed when it matters most.
I’ve spent my career as an estate planning attorney right here in Kansas, creating 5,423 trusts and 1,257 wills to give families clarity, not a headache. My philosophy is simple: the legal process should be the thing that lets you sleep at night, not another source of stress.
The law can be messy and overwhelming, but I’m here to take that weight off your shoulders. Whether you’re protecting your assets with a living trust or navigating the probate process after a loss, I translate the “legalese” into a practical plan that works for your life.
I’ve helped 1,134 families in Johnson County alone secure their legacies with a personal, pragmatic approach to Kansas estate law. You’ve worked hard to build what you have; let’s make sure it’s protected for the people who matter most.
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Gary Eastman
Attorney at Law
Comprehensive Estate Planning Services
From creating your first estate plan to administering complex trusts, we provide the full range of legal services Kansas families need to protect their legacies:
ESTATE PLANNING →
Eliminate the "what-ifs" with a custom legal framework designed to bypass the delays of probate. You get a strategic plan, from living trusts to asset protection, that ensures your legacy transitions to your heirs without administrative friction.
WILL PREPARATION →
Prevent the court from making your family's decisions. A professionally drafted will provides the definitive roadmap for your estate, naming legal guardians and securing asset distribution so your instructions are followed exactly as intended.
POWERS OF ATTORNEY →
Maintain control over your medical and financial decisions even when you can’t speak for yourself. By establishing durable directives now, you bypass the need for expensive, court-supervised guardianship and empower a person of your choosing to manage your affairs without delay.
PROBATE ADMINISTRATION →
Hand off the legal and administrative weight of the court process. Instead of navigating complex filings and creditor notices alone, you get a clear path through the local probate requirements, ensuring the estate is settled accurately while protecting you from personal liability.
ASSET PROTECTION →
Safeguard your life’s work from future creditors and legal claims. By implementing specific structures like irrevocable trusts or business entities now, you insulate your holdings from external threats and ensure that the assets you’ve built remain available for your family’s future.
TRUST MANAGEMENT →
Keep your estate plan functional as your life and the law evolve. Whether you are navigating the complexities of current trust administration or need to modify existing documents to reflect new family dynamics, you ensure your legal structures stay relevant and fully enforceable.
TAX & FINANCIAL PLANNING →
Stop losing a significant portion of your legacy to unnecessary estate and inheritance taxes. By integrating tax-efficient strategies into your legal framework, you protect your beneficiaries from heavy tax burdens and ensure more of your hard-earned assets reach the next generation intact.
BUSINESS SUCCESSION →
Ensure the company you built survives your departure without triggering a liquidity crisis or family dispute. By codifying a clear transition plan now, you protect the value of your business and provide your successors with the legal authority they need to maintain operations and secure your family's financial future.
START YOUR PLAN →
Move from uncertainty to a concrete legal strategy. Schedule a consultation to review your current holdings and identify the specific structures needed to protect your family and your business across the Kansas City metro area.
Experience Makes the Difference
Proven Results for Kansas Families
Access a Legacy of 5,423 Trusts - You benefit from a repository of experience that includes 5,407 estate planning clients and 5,423 trusts created since 1998. This specific volume of work, including 1,257 wills and 143 successfully administered probate estates - means your plan is built on a foundation of proven outcomes. For families in Johnson and Wyandotte Counties, these tax planning strategies have saved an average of over $500,000 in estate taxes per client.
Big-Firm Expertise, Personal Attention
Sophisticated Strategy for Every Transaction - You receive the same level of legal sophistication found in $100 million corporate deals. Gary’s tenure at Polsinelli (2002–2005) involved over 500 transactions ranging from $500,000 to $10 million. You get this elite, top-100 AmLaw firm expertise applied directly to your estate, combined with the personal attention and reasonable fee structure of a dedicated local practice.
Legal and Financial Expertise
The Advantage of a J.D. and M.B.A. in Finance - You deserve a strategist who understands the tax code as well as the law. By leveraging Gary’s dual degrees from the University of Kansas (J.D. and M.B.A. in Finance), you ensure your wealth preservation strategy is financially optimized. This dual expertise allows for the creation of comprehensive tax plans that most legal-only practices lack the financial training to execute.
Responsive Service You Can Count On
Protection in 4 Weeks, Not 4 Months - Your time is protected by a 60-minute callback guarantee (during business hours). The firm’s efficient process is designed to move you from an initial consultation to signed, enforceable documents within typically 4 weeks. You get a completed plan quickly, ensuring your family’s security isn’t left in limbo by administrative delays.
Meet Gary Eastman, J.D., M.B.A.
Sophisticated Strategy for Kansas Families
You gain an advocate who founded The Eastman Law Firm specifically to bridge the gap between high-level corporate strategy and personal estate planning. With a 27-year track record of serving 5,407 estate planning clients, Gary ensures your plan is built on nearly three decades of experience navigating the specific legal landscapes of Johnson and Wyandotte Counties.
Big-Firm Insight for Every Estate Size
Your estate benefits from the same legal rigor Gary applied while practicing at Polsinelli (an AmLaw 100 firm) and serving as General Counsel for a multi-billion dollar, publicly-traded corporation. Whether your assets are valued at $100,000 or exceed $100 million, you receive a level of sophistication and oversight rarely accessible outside of a major corporate firm.
The Precision of a J.D. and M.B.A. in Finance
You deserve a plan where legal drafting and financial strategy are perfectly aligned. By leveraging Gary’s dual degrees from the University of Kansas (J.D. and M.B.A. in Finance), you ensure your legal documents coordinate seamlessly with your tax and investment goals. This specialized approach identifies opportunities for wealth preservation that standard legal practices often overlook.
Your Estate Planning Journey: A Systematic Approach
Protecting your assets requires a disciplined process. Here’s how your plan moves from initial strategy to legal enforcement within our 4-week framework.
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DIAGNOSTIC CONSULTATION
You begin with a targeted discussion of your holdings, family structure, and specific risks. This session serves as the blueprint for your strategy, allowing you to vet options for Johnson and Wyandotte County probate avoidance without upfront obligation.
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STRATEGIC ARCHITECTURE
Based on your unique situation, we develop a comprehensive plan that addresses your needs. You’ll receive clear recommendations and understand exactly what each document accomplishes.
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TECHNICAL DRAFTING & REVIEW
Your documents are prepared with the precision of a J.D./M.B.A. perspective. Each directive undergoes a rigorous review to ensure full compliance with Kansas statutes, eliminating ambiguities that lead to future litigation or tax liabilities.
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EXECUTION & LIFECYCLE SUPPORT
You finalize your plan through formal execution, ensuring all documents are legally binding. As your assets grow or laws evolve, you have a permanent legal resource to update your structures, keeping your estate optimized for long-term performance.
Schedule Your Consultation
Call (913) 908-9113 or complete our contact form. We’ll schedule a 45-60 minute consultation at our Leawood office at a time that works for you. We return calls within 60 minutes (during business hours) and offer flexible scheduling.
What Our Clients Say
“Mr. Eastman really took the time to listen to us. He didn’t try and sell us on the most expensive option, but instead worked with us to determine what was right for our family. I really believe that he cares about his clients and I truly appreciate all of his time.”
“I met with the attorney and he really took the time to listen to me and my needs. I wasn’t sure whether I needed a will or a trust, but they took the effort to find out what worked best for my situation. They were very responsive (unlike many other attorneys) and returned my calls promptly. I would definitely recommend them.”
“I have worked with the Eastman Law Firm on many occasions. I have always found them to be knowledgeable, caring and honest. Unlike other law firms I’ve worked with, I’ve always felt like they put my interests first. I would recommend them to anyone.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What estate planning services does The Eastman Law Firm provide?
You have access to a full suite of specialized legal services including comprehensive estate planning, probate administration, will preparation, powers of attorney, trust management, asset protection, tax planning, and business succession. The firm’s expertise covers the drafting of Last Wills and Testaments, Revocable Living Trusts, and Irrevocable Trusts, as well as establishing Durable Financial and Medical Powers of Attorney, Advance Healthcare Directives, and specialized vehicles like Special Needs or Charitable Trusts.
For probate administration, you are guided through the Kansas Probate Court process, whether managing estates with a will or navigating intestate cases. For trust management, the firm ensures Trustees fulfill fiduciary duties under the Uniform Trust Code and Kansas law. Your tax planning strategies address U.S. Estate, Gift, and Generation-Skipping Transfer Taxes, while asset protection services utilize Irrevocable Trusts and LLCs to shield your wealth from creditors and preserve assets for your family’s future.
Q: What are Gary Eastman’s qualifications and experience?
You benefit from Gary’s dual expertise, as he holds both a J.D. and an M.B.A. in Finance from the University of Kansas. Before founding the firm, his tenure at Polsinelli (a top 100 AmLaw firm) involved handling complex transactions exceeding $100 million. This background in sophisticated corporate law and finance is applied directly to your estate planning, trust law, and asset protection strategies.
Since 1998, Gary has served 5,407 estate planning clients, creating 5,423 trusts and drafting 1,257 wills. With 1,134 families helped specifically in Johnson County and extensive experience serving Wyandotte County, you receive big-firm sophistication paired with 27 years of focused local practice. This ensures you get high-level strategy with the personal attention and efficiency of a dedicated estate planning firm.
Q: What areas do you serve?
The firm serves families and businesses throughout Johnson County, Wyandotte County, and the Kansas City metropolitan area. Client services extend across Leawood, Overland Park, Olathe, Lenexa, Shawnee, Prairie Village, and Kansas City, Kansas. Whether you require guidance in Kansas Probate Court or complex asset protection, you receive experienced counsel tailored to the local jurisdictional requirements of the KC metro region.
Q: What are your office hours and response times?
You can reach the office Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. To ensure your matters are handled promptly, the firm maintains a strict responsiveness standard: calls are typically returned immediately and always within 60 minutes during business hours. The Leawood office at 4901 W 136th St Suite 240 provides ground-level access and 45 free parking spaces, located 5–20 minutes from most areas in Johnson and Wyandotte Counties.
Secure Your Life’s Work
You've spent decades building your assets; comprehensive estate planning ensures they remain under your family’s control. Whether you are establishing your first plan, updating existing documents for 2026 tax compliance, or navigating Kansas Probate Court, you benefit from a strategy that prioritizes legal certainty over administrative uncertainty.
Without an enforceable plan, you leave your family’s future subject to Kansas intestacy laws, which rarely align with personal intentions. Every day without established directives puts your holdings at risk of prolonged probate delays, unnecessary taxation, and contested guardianship. By taking action now, you eliminate these risks and ensure your assets are distributed exactly as you intended.
Protect your beneficiaries and codify your legacy with the precision of a J.D./M.B.A. perspective.
Schedule your consultation today to secure your family’s financial future across Johnson and Wyandotte Counties.
27 years of experience • 5,407 clients served • 1,134 Johnson County families • J.D. and M.B.A. in Finance • Calls returned within 60 minutes (During Business Hours)
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The Eastman Law Firm proudly serves families across Johnson County and the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. Wherever you are in our community, we're here to help.