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Dec. 24, 2024

One of the most critical decisions you’ll face is choosing the right person to serve as your power of attorney (POA). The individual you select will have significant control over your financial, legal, and healthcare decisions if you’re unable to manage these matters yourself.

Sept. 12, 2024

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.

Aug. 27, 2024

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

July 16, 2024

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.

May 23, 2024

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.

Jan. 17, 2024

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.

Dec. 12, 2023

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.

Nov. 30, 2023

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.

Oct. 17, 2023

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.

Sept. 14, 2023

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.