About
Lynn Bayes-Weiner is a highly respected attorney and partner at Thomas & Bayes-Weiner, LLC, based in Overland Park, Kansas. She has built a distinguished career in law, specializing in estate planning, probate and trust litigation, elder law, and business law. Licensed to practice law in Missouri since 2012 and in Kansas since 2013, she serves clients throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Lynn holds a J.D. from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, where she excelled as the Articles and Symposia Editor for the UMKC Law Review. She earned a B.S. in Education from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. She also holds an M.S. in Counseling from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.
Lynn’s academic achievements include winning the 2012 Kansas City Estate Planning Symposia Prize in Taxation for her scholarly article, History Lessons from a So-Called “Death Tax”: Making the Case for the Federal Estate Tax. Additionally, she authored the well-regarded piece Family Broils and Private Terror: A Gender-Neutral, Psychologically-Based Approach to Domestic Violence and Asylum Law.
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Lynn combines her legal expertise with a deep understanding of human psychology. She offers compassionate and effective legal assistance, especially in sensitive areas such as elder law and estate planning. Her legal practice is dedicated to guiding clients through complex legal matters.
Lynn Bayes-Weiner has successfully defended clients in will contests and fiduciary disputes, helping them navigate the intricacies of estate administration and litigation. Her involvement in professional organizations like the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, and the Missouri Bar Subcommittee on Digital Assets underscores her commitment to staying at the forefront of her practice areas. She is a highly skilled attorney known for her professional excellence and dedication to her clients.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, Thomas & Bayes-Weiner LLC
- Member, Missouri Bar Subcommittee on Digital Assets
- Member, Missouri State Bar
- Member, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- Member, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
Licensed State
- Kansas
Education
- University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Master of Science (MS) - Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Awards & Badges



- Animal And Dog Bites
- Car Accident
- Motorcycle Accident
- Slip And Fall Accident
- Wrongful Death
- Domestic Violence
- Elder Law
- Guardianship
- Power of Attorney
- Probate
- Trusts
- Wills And Living Wills
- Litigation
- Workers Compensation