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October 7, 2020

Prenuptial Agreements as an Estate Planning Tool

Prenuptial agreements can play an important role in estate planning–particularly for spouses with children from former relationships. Prenuptial agreements can serve many […]

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September 30, 2020

Advance Health Care Directives: The Importance of Making Hard Decisions

Making decisions in your Advance Health Care Directive can be emotionally challenging. Here’s why you should do it anyway. It is not […]

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August 21, 2020

Can a Trust Be an IRA Beneficiary?

The Secure Act (2019) has done away with the Stretch IRA and made several critical changes in the treatment of beneficiaries of […]

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July 1, 2020

Estate Planning: Where Do I Begin?

You may be interested in estate planning, but don’t know how to get started. If that sounds like you, this article may […]

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June 22, 2020

Selecting a Personal Representative

The nomination of a Personal Representative is an important part of one’s Last Will and Testament. Here are some factors to consider. […]

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May 4, 2020

Talking to Your Parents About Estate Planning

Do your parents have an estate plan? If not, you should have a conversation about the benefits of estate planning and the […]

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April 7, 2020

Estate Planning During the COVID-19 Crisis

Through video conferencing technology, we can now offer clients the ability to sign from the comfort and safety of their own homes, […]

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February 11, 2020

Does a Will Protect My Property From Probate?

Unfortunately, Wills are not a legal instrument capable of protecting your property from probate administration. Learn more about instruments that can. Does […]

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January 22, 2020

When Should I Think About Getting an Estate Plan?

Clients often wonder at what age (or in what financial situation) should they think about getting a Will or Trust. Frequently, clients […]

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November 26, 2019

How Do I “Fund” My Trust?

Funding a Trust is like putting apples in a basket. Once you have signed your Trust document, it will need to be […]

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October 2, 2019

Special Needs Trusts in Missouri

Learn how to maximize benefits for loved ones with special needs. Special Needs Trusts maximize benefits and resources for beneficiaries with special […]

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October 1, 2019

What Is an Estate Plan? What’s Included?

Estate Planning provides legal tools to better control the circumstances of life and prepare for the future. Learn more about the types […]

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September 12, 2019

An Overview of Beneficiary Deeds

Beneficiary Deeds and the benefits they offer. Overview A Beneficiary Deed is a legal instrument that conveys title to a piece of […]

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August 27, 2019

Do I Need an Attorney, or Can I Use an Online Service for Estate Planning?

You need an attorney. A comprehensive Estate Plan consists of documents that control your wealth and possessions and determine your future health […]

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August 26, 2019

Who Should I Appoint as My Attorney-in-Fact in My Health Care Power of Attorney?

An overview of Health Care Power of Attorney and essential criteria for selecting your Health Care Attorney-in-Fact. Health Care Power of Attorney […]

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