Guides on Wills and estates

Written by attorney Melissa Sue Doris | Sep 8, 2023

Written by attorney Melissa Sue Doris

Estate Planning Update: Adjusting for a Beneficiary's Disability

Do You Need to Revise Your Estate Plan? What if a beneficiary becomes disabled after you've finalized your estate plan? The short answer? Absolutely.

Written by attorney Jason Peter Fricano | Sep 7, 2023

Written by attorney Jason Peter Fricano

10 Tips for the Most Effective Estate Plan

1. Use an Expert Lawyer When setting up an estate plan, enlisting the help of a specialized lawyer can significantly decrease the risk of probate liti

Written by attorney Peter M. Frasca | Aug 24, 2023

Written by attorney Peter M. Frasca

Dynasty Trusts

Estate & Generation Skipping Transfer Taxes Federal estate taxes are levied on the value of assets on the date of death with an exemption being allowe

Written by attorney Leonard Komen | Jul 30, 2023

Written by attorney Leonard Komen

The Probate Process in Missouri and why a Trust should be your primary estate plan

The Missouri Probate Court The probate court and probate process has a proper function. Probate is necessary to protect the rights to the probate esta

Written by attorney Anita Nguyen | Jul 23, 2023

Written by attorney Anita Nguyen

WHAT HAPPEN TO YOUR ASSETS WHEN YOU ARE IN DEBT OR AFTER YOU DIE?

What happen to your Assets when you are in Debt or After you Die? 1- IS HAVING A WILL GOOD ENOUGH? – The answer is NO. 2- SHOULD YOU HAVE AN ESTATE

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Written by attorney Anita Nguyen | Jul 23, 2023

Written by attorney Anita Nguyen

Estate Planning, Will, Trust

Why do we need an Estate Plan? That’s the big question. To answer this, we has to discuss 4 smaller questions. I – What is Probate? – Probate is

Written by attorney Brittni A. Sullivan | Jul 18, 2023

Written by attorney Brittni A. Sullivan

Exploring the Role of a Trust Protector in Estate Planning

What is a Trust Protector? A Trust Protector can play a crucial part in safeguarding your trust’s integrity and adapting to changing circumstances.

Written by attorney Barry David Horowitz | Jun 28, 2023

Written by attorney Barry David Horowitz

Can You Give Gifts to Avoid Estate Taxes?

Can You Give Gifts to Avoid Estate Taxes? There is an exclusion that can be used to transfer a certain amount before the estate tax can be levied on t

Written by attorney Mark O. Costley | Jun 21, 2023

Written by attorney Mark O. Costley

Preparing for Your Golden Years – 5 Things to Consider

Is Your Estate Plan Up to Date? Your estate planning documents need to be up to date and reflect your current financial circumstances as well as your

Written by attorney Mark O. Costley | Jun 21, 2023

Written by attorney Mark O. Costley

How Do I Make Sure Someone Does Not Inherit from My Estate?

Your Last Will and Testament A Last Will and Testament is a legal document that allows the Testator (the person executing the document) to make gifts

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