Kansas City Business Journal on Great Plains’ Future

A power of attorney is a powerful tool in the estate planning tool kit. But it is essential that it is drafted correctly to be effective and consistent with the principal’s intent. A power of attorney is a written document in which a principal gives a designated...

While many people in second marriages with children from previous relationships may think that their family is perfectly blended like “The Brady Bunch,” their heirs may see things differently after the passing of their parents. When stepparents and blended families...

Nearly every American worker is covered by the social insurance program known as Social Security. But many do not fully understand the Social Security system or the benefits to which they are entitled. The goal of this article is to summarize Social Security...

Safeguarding Your Firearms for Current & Future Generations Firearms ownership is a delicate but ever-present topic in both American culture and law. If you own firearms, as a responsible gun owner, it is important to consider how these assets will be managed both...

How to Best Protect Your Finances in Case of Cognitive Decline (Part Two) In our previous post we explained how Great Plains Trust Company has implemented some new procedures to prevent financial exploitation of our customers, particularly in the case of diminished...