Estate planning is about more than just deciding who will receive your assets after you’re gone. It’s about thoughtfully considering your priorities and creating a plan that allows you to provide for your loved ones and leave the legacy you envision. The first step in effective estate planning is getting clear on what’s most important … Read More
If you die while married, you might naturally assume that everything will simply go to your spouse and children without any complications. However, this assumption only holds true if you do not have a will, which is a situation known as dying intestate. In this unfortunate scenario, the laws governing inheritance vary by state, but … Read More
The probate process is a detailed legal procedure that takes place after a person dies, and it is essential for the orderly distribution of their assets to their designated beneficiaries or rightful heirs. In the state of Missouri, the probate process is specifically regulated by the Missouri Revised Statutes, which outline the necessary steps and … Read More
It’s not uncommon for a parent or other family member to reach a challenging time in their life when they are no longer able to effectively manage their own day-to-day living activities. Remembering responsibilities, such as attending appointments or maintaining household chores, may become too overwhelming for them. Basic daily activities, including essential self-care routines … Read More
Many parents find themselves in this challenging and often emotional situation: their special needs child has just turned 18, and as a result, the parent can no longer legally make decisions and choices on their child’s behalf. In Missouri, under the right circumstances and with the appropriate legal steps, parents can obtain an adult guardianship … Read More
When a person passes without a well-drafted living trust, a person may need to go through a court managed process to remove the assets from the deceased person’s name and to pass them to beneficiaries. The process is typically referred to as “probate” or “estate administration”. The assets of the estate must be collected and … Read More
So, you and your spouse have made the difficult decision to file for divorce and you are now wondering, how do I even start this process? An uncontested divorce means that you and your spouse agree on each and every issue in your divorce. The issues typically include property division, allocation of debts, child custody, … Read More
It can be difficult for individuals to think about their own incapacity or death. But spending a few moments doing what you need to do to prepare for it, can make life much easier for your loved ones. Many families turn to estate planning to ensure their loved ones are cared for. There are many … Read More
A guardian is a person who has been appointed by the court to have care and custody of a child or an adult who has been determined by a court to be incapacitated. Before appointing a guardian, the court must first determine incapacity. Incapacitated is defined as: “One who is unable by reason of any … Read More
What happens to you and your assets when you pass? Who do you want making decisions for you in the event that you no longer can? What happens to your children if you are no longer able to care for them? Estate planning is the answer. Property: Estate plans are beneficial regardless of your age. … Read More
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