A Walkthrough of Estate Planning
What happens when you decide to get a Will, Trust, or other Estate Planning performed?
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What is the Gift Tax?
The Federal Gift Tax is important to understand within estate planning because of its implications for estate planning strategies. This article offers […]
Pet Trusts: Estate Planning for Pet Owners
Most pet owners are deeply concerned for the wellbeing of their pets, should they die unexpectedly. Pet Trusts are a powerful tool […]
How do I name a Guardian for my children if I were to die unexpectedly?
Nominating a Guardian for your minor children is something that is done in your Last Will and Testament. For many clients this […]
Blended Family Estate Planning
When it comes to estate planning for blended families, there is no one size fits all solution. Likewise, sometimes a measure of […]
Estate Planning for Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency is a unique financial asset. Accordingly, it requires unique consideration when planning your estate. Financial assets such as retirement accounts or […]
Navigating the Intersection of Beneficiary Deeds, TODs, and Your Will
The implications of utilizing non-probative transfers, such as Beneficiary Deeds and POD/TOD designations, can be tricky to understand when preparing a Will. […]
Types of Transfer Deeds in Missouri
What are the differences between General Warranty Deeds, Special Warranty Deeds, and Quitclaim Deeds? In Missouri, there are three primary types of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]