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July 10, 2023

Second marriages are a beautiful thing, but they can also come with specific challenges. If you're entering a second marriage, there are many things to consider, including your estate planning.

June 28, 2023

It is never pleasant to think about death. However, creating a will is a continuous process, not a last-minute thought, which is why the sooner you do it, the better. Many people think they can just create a handwritten will “when the right time comes” and that it will be enough. The problem is that handwritten wills do not always hold up in court. In fact, many states do not recognize handwritten wills as valid altogether.

May 10, 2023

Estate administration matters, such as handling creditor claims, can require significant time and attention from executors and trustees. Estate executors and trustees in Missouri may find it challenging to navigate the legal waters in estate administration situations.

April 10, 2023

When a person passes away, their assets—commonly called their estate—must go through a legal process known as probate. If the person has penned a last will and testament, that document will have named someone to oversee the probate process. That person will be named the executor of the estate when the will and death certificate are presented to the circuit court in the county in which the person died.

March 24, 2023

If someone you were close to has recently passed away and you’ve been named the executor of their estate, there are several responsibilities you’ll need to be aware of. However, many people who find themselves in this role are unsure of even the most basic duties that this job entails.

Feb. 7, 2023

A business succession plan is an important document for any business owner. It outlines the steps to be taken in the event of retirement, disability, death, or other unforeseeable circumstances.

Jan. 17, 2023

It’s no secret that estate planning is essential. The process empowers you to make decisions that reflect your individual goals and the best interests of your beneficiaries.

Dec. 28, 2022

Life is unpredictable, and while it is difficult to think about, planning for the future is important. It is essential to be as prepared as possible by creating your estate plan. A trust is a useful estate planning tool that can help take care of your family in ways that a will cannot.

Nov. 21, 2022

Planning for your end-of-life wishes may be far from your mind today. However, it is always possible that the unexpected may happen, leading you and your family into a difficult situation.

Nov. 2, 2022

Probate is a legal process to satisfy creditors and transfer assets to designated beneficiaries when a person executes a last will and testament, commonly referred to as a will. Probate is also mandated when a person dies without a will – called dying intestate. With no will, the state’s law of intestate succession determines who gets what.