In 2001 after being admitted to the Missouri and Kansas Bar, Polly Bartle Blomquist began her career at the Family Court in Jackson County, Missouri. While there, she tried hundreds of cases, gaining valuable trial experience. After having children, the gravity of the responsibilities of parenting caused Polly to realize the importance of Estate Planning for young families. As she began discussing Estate Planning with her friends and family, it became apparent how few people possessed accurate information on the subject. Because of this, Polly decided to move into the private sector to begin providing Estate Planning for individuals and families with the goal of educating them about the value of proper advanced planning. Today Polly works to help families achieve their objectives, whether that be ease of transfer of assets or ensuring assets are preserved, protected, and managed effectively for beneficiaries for years to come.

With the combination of Estate Planning and trial experience, Polly has a unique perspective. She plans with the idea of the future and possible pitfalls.

When she is not serving clients, you will find her volunteering at her church, spending quality time with her husband, son, and daughter, and traveling to ski, hike, or pursue any outdoor adventure.

Polly educates other lawyers and professionals by teaching continuing education classes and is a member of Missouri Bar Association, Kansas Bar Association, Cass County Bar Association, Johnson County Bar Association, Wealth Counsel, Elder Counsel, and the Association of Women Lawyers.

Anne joined Complete Estate and Probate Law after spending 16 years at a well-respected mid-size Kansas City firm. Prior to that, Anne completed a 2-year clerkship in the Jackson County, Missouri Circuit Court. Anne is a valued member of the litigation team for her working knowledge of probate and trust issues and administration.

Anne graduated from the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. After teaching secondary literature for two years, Anne moved to Omaha, Nebraska to pursue her Juris Doctorate at the Creighton University School of Law. While attending Creighton, Anne was active in the student bar association as well as university-wide programs and committees. She graduated cum laude in May 2002 and moved to Kansas City for her clerkship.

Anne is admitted to practice in Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska and is a member of the Estate Planning Society. She is also a graduate of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Leadership Academy. Anne was on the Board of Directors of the Young Lawyer’s Section of LAKC from 2007 through June of 2011. For 2010-2011, she was the president of the board.

When not pursuing excellent results for our clients, Anne enjoys spending time with her husband, Ryan, their son, Haskell, and their two dogs, Hank and Jasper.

Maureen found her passion for elder law when she experienced the long-term care journey with her grandparents. She has focused her entire legal career on advocating for older adults and individuals with disabilities since graduating from UMKC School of Law in 2014. Maureen spent seven years in private practice, and most recently, another few years as a Special Needs Trust administrator. She brings these experiences to providing elder law, Medicaid planning and special needs planning services to Complete Estate & Probate starting in September 2023.

Originally from the Kansas City area, Rachel moved to Washington state at age 12 with her parents. Twenty years and a MA in History from Central Washington University later, she’s returned to the area to be close to her family. During graduate school, Rachel acted as an academic advisor and enjoyed helping her peers find their passions. Ten years in the government sector has given her experience with policies and procedures. She is an extremely boastful aunt of seven nieces and nephews who looks forward to cheering at sport and band events. They’ll be embarrassed and she’ll be delighted. In her free time, she is planning to pick up new hobbies like ceramics, baking and gardening.

Amanda works with Polly in the area of estate planning. Amanda has lived in the Kansas City area for 15 years, plus an additional 4 years for college at William Jewell. She enjoys time spent with her husband and three kids, whether it be playing games at home or venturing out on road trips to visit family, the beach, or the mountains. In addition to traveling, Amanda enjoys baking, jogging, volunteering at school and with her church’s children’s ministry. She also has a 2nd job of driving her active kids around to their various activities.

Amanda works with Polly and Anne in the areas of  probate and guardianship/ conservatorship. Amanda was born and raised in California but has spent the last 6 years living in Hawaii. While in Hawaii, she graduated with honors at Kapiolani Community College in the Paralegal Program. Amanda became a paralegal to connect with clients and provide them with the utmost care. When she isn’t working, Amanda is spending all her time with her husband and daughter. They love the beach, traveling to see family and exploring all the things Kansas City has to offer. When Amanda isn’t chasing her toddler around outside, she enjoys crafting and bragging about being the 2022 Fantasy Football League Champ.

Karen graduated with honors from The College of the Ozarks with a business/accounting degree and has over 12 years of experience in the legal field. She assists Polly with estate planning and trust administration. Although born and raised in Chicago, she has spent most of her life in Missouri. In November 2020 she moved to a farm near Kansas City where she enjoys life with her husband, their dog Gunner, chickens, and ducks. In her free time, you will find her being “Mimi” to her young grandchildren, gardening, hiking, camping, kayaking, fishing, and volunteering at her church.