Do Jointly-Held Assets Go Through Probate in Missouri?
Jun 11, 2025
Certain assets can be held as "joint" property whether between spouses or other individuals and understanding the outcomes and challenges is crucial. Joint Ownership in Missouri Sometimes, in Missouri...
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What Property Goes Through Probate in Missouri?
Jun 06, 2025
Probate is the court-supervised process by which the assets of a deceased person are administered and distributed. Often, a key goal of an estate plan is to avoid probate and maximize the efficiency a...
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Trusts: How to Choose a Trustee in Missouri
May 27, 2025
Choosing the best trustee for your trust is extremely important. Various key considerations should be undertaken to ensure that the right decisions are made. Initial Trustee When creating a trust, the...
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How Much Should I Pay for a Trust in Missouri?
May 22, 2025
When it comes to estate planning and trusts, it’s so important to have things done right. But how much will that cost?! What could I pay and do for a Trust? When making decisions about estate planning...
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Trusts: How to Choose a Trustee
May 13, 2025
The role of trustee is a central part of a trust and selecting the right trustee is crucially important. Being purposeful and clear about who is appointed is key. What's the role of a trustee? When cr...
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What is a Trust?
May 09, 2025
Trusts are one of the most misunderstood documents in life and estate planning. While a trust is not typically included in a discussion of the core estate planning documents, it is not far from that d...
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What’s a Health Care Power of Attorney?
May 06, 2025
A power of attorney for health care decisions complements a health care directive but is unique in its purpose and function. It is generally advised that you have both a health care directive and a po...
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LLC Operating Agreements: Key Provisions
May 02, 2025
Whether starting a new business or operating a long-standing company, one of an LLC’s most important steps will be to formulate a meaningful and complete operating agreement. An Operating Agreement wi...
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Estate Planning with Minor Children: The Solutions
Apr 30, 2025
While there are unique challenges to estate planning with young children, there are a handful of very viable and helpful solutions. With the right tools and the right approach, an appropriate estate p...
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Estate Planning with Young Children: The Problems
Apr 24, 2025
Individuals and couples with young or teenaged children face unique hurdles in estate planning. It is important to identify and address the needs and unique dynamics of planning with young people in m...
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