Kara Gansmann
Wilmington, NC
Licensed for 14 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Estate Planning
Language
English
About
Kara Gansmann devotes her entire practice to elder law and estate planning in the Wilmington office of Cranfill Sumner LLP (CSH Law). Kara is especially well-suited for this practice thanks to her strong interpersonal skills, her diplomatic demeanor, and pragmatic approach to problem-solving. She brings a solid sense of collegiality to her work with both clients and professionals, alike.In private consultations, Kara counsels individuals and families on tactics for estate planning, asset-protection, and long-term care planning. Kara drafts wills, powers of attorney, and trusts, including pet trusts, revocable and irrevocable living trusts, and special needs trusts. Kara also advises clients on eligibility for certain public benefits like Veterans’ Special Pension and prepares applications for Medicaid and Special Assistance.In the courtroom, Kara represents clients trust and estate administration matters, will caveats, guardianship/incompetency proceedings, and fiduciary litigation. Kara also represents clients in administrative hearings for denials of public benefits such as Medicaid.Kara leads a team of experienced professionals who offer clients additional efficiency in legal transactions. These paralegals assist clients in matters ranging from probate to care-giver agreements or promissory notes to real estate deed transactions intended for asset protection. Kara’s team also includes a certified geriatric care senior advisor, who assists with placement in care facilities. Kara’s entire team understands the urgency and stress associated with elders’ needs.Prior to joining CSH Law, Kara served as a staff attorney on an appellate court in Houston, Texas. There, she managed all aspects of complex civil and criminal appellate matters and drafted over 200 judicial opinions for court justices in six years. Because of this unique experience, Kara advises her litigation clients on effective trial strategies for successful appeals.Kara frequently presents on elder law issues to community organizations, churches, and neighborhood associations across Southeastern North Carolina. She is a prolific writer on legal issues affecting seniors. She is also a devoted mother, wife, daughter, sister, and niece to all the important people in her life.
Practices Areas
Estate Planning
Probate
Elder Law
Language
English
Contact
Cranfill Sumner LLP101 N 3rd St Ste 400Wilmington, NC, 28401-4251 Office (910) 777-6055 101 N 3rd St Ste 400Wilmington, NC, 28401-4251 Office (910) 777-6055(910) 777-6055
Office: (910) 218-9460
Website: N/AReviews
My wife and I were recommended to Kara to help us rewrite our wills and estate documents. By the end of our consultation, we knew Kara was the lawyer we wanted and hired her right then. Kara patiently listened to our wishes and desires and had great ideas on how to verbalize these wishes in a manner that made sense and kept things simple. She was extremely prompt with getting us copies to review and worked diligently with us to tweak and adjust where needed. At no time did we feel left out of the process. I highly recommend that anyone looking for a professional, friendly, and caring lawyer to give Kara an opportunity. You will not regret it.
In the spring of 2018 I met Ms. Gansmann to have a new will and related documents prepared. I was warmly greeted and Ms. Gansmann was professional and knowledgeable. She completed all of the documents in a timely manner, provided guidance and I would highly recommend her. In addition, the staff at this practice were exceptionally friendly and professional making the visit a pleasure.
I was very impressed by Ms. Gansmann’s legal knowledge of elder law and estate planning. She was at all times a very personable, pleasant and accommodating person to meet and work with. I was pleased that my existing revocable trust did not need to be completely redone and instead could be restated which did not require re-funding of accounts and assets. I would highly recommend her.
My boyfriend and I originally set up an appointment with Kara in regards to ensuring my security in case something was to happen to him. She sat with us and after listening to our circumstance gave us multiple options. She put together multiple documents for each of us to ensure everything will be taken care of when that time comes. Kara has a great personality and makes having this type of conversation easier. She is very open and honest as well.
My wife and I were recommended to Kara to help us rewrite our wills and estate documents. By the end of our consultation, we knew Kara was the lawyer we wanted and hired her right then. Kara patiently listened to our wishes and desires and had great ideas on how to verbalize these wishes in a manner that made sense and kept things simple. She was extremely prompt with getting us copies to review and worked diligently with us to tweak and adjust where needed. At no time did we feel left out of the process. I highly recommend that anyone looking for a professional, friendly, and caring lawyer to give Kara an opportunity. You will not regret it.
In the spring of 2018 I met Ms. Gansmann to have a new will and related documents prepared. I was warmly greeted and Ms. Gansmann was professional and knowledgeable. She completed all of the documents in a timely manner, provided guidance and I would highly recommend her. In addition, the staff at this practice were exceptionally friendly and professional making the visit a pleasure.
I was very impressed by Ms. Gansmann’s legal knowledge of elder law and estate planning. She was at all times a very personable, pleasant and accommodating person to meet and work with. I was pleased that my existing revocable trust did not need to be completely redone and instead could be restated which did not require re-funding of accounts and assets. I would highly recommend her.
My boyfriend and I originally set up an appointment with Kara in regards to ensuring my security in case something was to happen to him. She sat with us and after listening to our circumstance gave us multiple options. She put together multiple documents for each of us to ensure everything will be taken care of when that time comes. Kara has a great personality and makes having this type of conversation easier. She is very open and honest as well.
My wife and I were recommended to Kara to help us rewrite our wills and estate documents. By the end of our consultation, we knew Kara was the lawyer we wanted and hired her right then. Kara patiently listened to our wishes and desires and had great ideas on how to verbalize these wishes in a manner that made sense and kept things simple. She was extremely prompt with getting us copies to review and worked diligently with us to tweak and adjust where needed. At no time did we feel left out of the process. I highly recommend that anyone looking for a professional, friendly, and caring lawyer to give Kara an opportunity. You will not regret it.
In the spring of 2018 I met Ms. Gansmann to have a new will and related documents prepared. I was warmly greeted and Ms. Gansmann was professional and knowledgeable. She completed all of the documents in a timely manner, provided guidance and I would highly recommend her. In addition, the staff at this practice were exceptionally friendly and professional making the visit a pleasure.
I was very impressed by Ms. Gansmann’s legal knowledge of elder law and estate planning. She was at all times a very personable, pleasant and accommodating person to meet and work with. I was pleased that my existing revocable trust did not need to be completely redone and instead could be restated which did not require re-funding of accounts and assets. I would highly recommend her.
My boyfriend and I originally set up an appointment with Kara in regards to ensuring my security in case something was to happen to him. She sat with us and after listening to our circumstance gave us multiple options. She put together multiple documents for each of us to ensure everything will be taken care of when that time comes. Kara has a great personality and makes having this type of conversation easier. She is very open and honest as well.