How does signing a deed work?
Choosing the correct form of a deed and correctly drafting it is of utmost importance when transferring real estate in Missouri.
A Walkthrough of Estate Planning
What happens when you decide to get a Will, Trust, or other Estate Planning performed?
What happens to a Joint Trust when one spouse dies?
For Joint Revocable Living Trusts formed by married couples, minimal changes occur (regarding the Trust) upon the death of the first spouse. […]
Property Subject to Probate in Missouri
Want to avoid probate? The answer should be yes! Here’s a summary of what property is subject to probate administration under Missouri […]
How do I move personal property into my Trust?
Personal Property and assets that do not have a formal title of ownership transfer to one’s Trust by signing an “Assignment of […]
Why should I move my house into a Trust?
If you have a Revocable Living Trust, transferring real estate you own into the Trust can have many advantages. When clients have […]
The Most Common Reasons for Creating a Trust
Why would you want to consider forming a Trust? There are many excellent reasons to utilize a Revocable Living Trust as part […]
What is the best way to transfer real estate to a Trust?
The best method to move real estate into your Trust depends on various factors. Ultimately, you should consult an attorney. However, here […]
Should I select the same individual as my power of attorney and successor trustee?
Some of the responsibilities of your attorney-in-fact and successor trustee appear to overlap. Therefore, there can be benefits to appointing the same […]
What happens to my Trust if I am incapacitated?
A well-drafted Trust contains many safeguards and instructions for what should happen if the Trust’s creator becomes incapacitated. Regardless of age, health, […]
Can a Revocable Trust be amended?
A revocable trust can be amended anytime during your life. Learn more about situations that necessitate seeing your attorney to make such […]
What jobs do I pick when I create my estate plan?
A typical Trust-based estate plan includes a Will, Trust, General POA, and Health Care POA. In the process of creating these documents […]
What are the differences between a Will-based estate plan and a Trust-based estate plan?
Learn more about your options for selecting the right estate plan for you and your loved ones. Certain documents are almost universally […]
Estate Planning for Parents with Young Children
Parents with young children face unique issues, when dealing with the personal and financial preparations of estate planning. If you are a […]
Can (and should) I select the same person as both Personal Representative and Successor Trustee?
Estate planning clients frequently ask if it is important to separate the roles of PR and Successor Trustee. Before diving into this […]
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