Kansas and Beyond: How Kennedy Berkley Supports Clients Across State Lines

At Kennedy Berkley, Kansas will always be home. With deep roots in the communities we serve, our firm has spent decades guiding families, businesses, and landowners through important legal decisions. But we also recognize that life doesn’t stop at the state line. Today, many of our clients have assets, businesses, and family connections that stretch across the Midwest and beyond.

Whether it’s farmland in Kansas, ranch property in Colorado, or a retirement home in Texas, our attorneys are licensed and experienced in managing multi-state legal matters. And in the event your needs extend beyond the states where we are licensed, we have trusted allies and partner firms across the country who work alongside us to ensure you’re fully supported. No matter where life takes you, Kennedy Berkley is always within reach.

Why Multi-State Legal Support Matters

For rural families and business owners, managing land and assets often means working across borders. A farmer may inherit land in another state, a rancher may expand operations into new territory, or a family trust may hold investments across multiple jurisdictions. These situations bring unique challenges:

• Different state laws: Each state has its own rules for estate planning, trusts, taxes, and property ownership.

• Complex transitions: Passing land or business interests to the next generation may require coordination across multiple states.

• Business expansion: From agricultural ventures to commercial enterprises, growth often involves multi-state operations.

  
  

Without proper planning, these differences can create confusion, delays, or even disputes. Our role is to simplify the process and ensure your interests are protected no matter where they’re located.

Serving Rural Families Across the Midwest

While Kansas is our foundation, Kennedy Berkley regularly assists clients with matters that reach beyond state borders. Some of the ways we support farm and ranch families include:

• Estate Planning & Trusts: Ensuring wills, trusts, and powers of attorney are valid and effective across state lines.

• Succession Planning: Helping families transition land and business operations smoothly to the next generation, even when assets span multiple states.

• Wealth Management Coordination: Working with financial planners and wealth managers to integrate tax strategies and investment planning.

• Litigation Support: Representing clients in disputes that may involve out-of-state property or family members.

  
  

Kansas Values, Nationwide Reach

What makes Kennedy Berkley unique is our rural approach. We understand the challenges farmers, ranchers, and small-town families face because we live and work alongside you. You can count on the same trusted team to guide you — with the same Kansas values, work ethic, and personal attention.

From Salina to Garden City, Dodge City to Hays — and across Colorado, Nebraska, Texas, and beyond — Kennedy Berkley is here to help.

Let’s Secure Your Legacy

If your family or business spans multiple states, now is the time to make sure your legal plans keep pace. Our team of attorneys is ready to walk you through the complexities of estate planning, succession planning, and business law across borders.

Contact Kennedy Berkley today to schedule a consultation and learn how we can help protect your land, your family, and your legacy — in Kansas and beyond.