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How Can I Change My Will?

As an estate planning attorney with over three decades of experience, I’ve seen firsthand how life can take unexpected turns, requiring adjustments to even the most well-thought-out estate plans. Missouri law provides several options to change your will, securing arrangements that reflect your current wishes and family circumstances.

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Understanding the Role of Prenups in Estate Planning

Estate planning is a crucial aspect of financial management that allows a person's assets to be distributed according to their wishes after death.

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Setting Up a Trust

Setting up a trust might seem complicated, but it is one of the best ways to protect your assets and take care of your loved ones. If you’re curious about the benefits and want to know how to set one up, you've come to the right place.

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How to Avoid Probate in Missouri

Probate is the judicial process whereby a will is "proved" in a court of law and accepted as a valid public document that is the true last testament of the deceased, or wherein the estate is settled according to the laws of intestacy in the absence of a will.

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Probate vs. Trust Administration

Discussing estate planning can evoke strong emotions. It's tough to think about what happens after we're gone, but making these decisions now can save your loved ones unnecessary stress and complications later on.

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Probate Terms to Know

As a probate attorney, I know that dealing with the loss of a loved one can be an emotionally challenging time. It's a period filled with grief and many questions about the future.

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Common Misconceptions About Probate

When a loved one of yours passes away, their estate—assets that they have accumulated in their name—becomes subject to distribution to heirs and others either through a will or trust, or in absence of one of those legal instruments, through the law of intestate succession.

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How to Create a Trust for Children With Substance Abuse Problems

As they age, many parents realize the need to make a comprehensive estate plan to provide for their loved ones and children after they pass. Most people start this process by drawing up a simple will, but setting up a trust is another good option under certain circumstances.

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Are Heirs Responsible for Their Loved-One’s Debts?

Losing a loved one is never easy, especially when you start receiving bills for their debt. The idea of paying someone else’s debts can be overwhelming and confusing. But, are heirs responsible for the debts of the deceased? The short answer is, it depends.

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Estate Planning & Dementia: What You Should Consider

Making an estate plan is always an important step to take when preparing for the future. If you or someone you love is suffering from dementia, there is a new set of factors to take into consideration.

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