May 18, 2020 | Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
If you are like us, the most important thing you have is not an IRA, a home or a car. The most important thing is your children. There is simply NOTHING more important than making sure they are taken care of and given an opportunity to thrive in life. The measure...
Jan 18, 2019 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid
For many Missouri families the single most valuable asset they own is their home. Through blood, sweat and tears they saved and worked to create the family home. When they are faced with a long-term care problem it is only natural that they are concerned what will...
Jul 14, 2018 | Estate Planning, Probate
An executor is chosen by a testator to carry out the intentions of the will after the testator has died. It’s fairly easy to replace an executor when the testator is still alive – all the testator has to do is simply name a new executor. However, this becomes far more...
Jul 6, 2018 | Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
As a St. Charles will lawyer, I advise that it’s always best for a person to write down one’s intentions for their property when they die. However, many people still die intestate (without a will), and their intentions aren’t known. Often, however, these people’s...
Jun 22, 2018 | Estate Planning
When it comes to estate planning, most people think of streams of income that are typical, such as current employment, retirement plans, and bank accounts. These obviously need to be included. But, there are other, less obvious types of income that some people forget....
Jun 15, 2018 | Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
As a St. Louis will and trust lawyer, I’ve worked with many grandparents interested in leaving a legacy behind for their grandchildren. A lot of people are surprised when I tell them they could be causing more harm than good if they aren’t careful. Imagine this for a...
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