Common myths about wills…
Myth 1 – A Will avoids probate. In Missouri, unless the assets of the estate are less than $40,000, probate is generally required. If [...]
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Beneficiary deeds in Missouri are an affordable way to avoid probate….
Missouri is one of a few states that allow residents to avoid probate with their home by recording what is called a beneficiary deed. This document allows an owner of [...]
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Starting an estate plan…
Estate planning can be intimidating. Most people don’t like to talk about death and taxes and studies show that about 55% of people die without a will or [...]
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What happens if I don’t have a will in Missouri?
What happens if I don’t have a will in Missouri? When you execute a will, you are deciding who gets your stuff when you pass away. You get to name [...]
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Avoiding Probate in Missouri
Avoiding probate in Missouri saves time, money and sanity.. A primary goal of almost all of my estate planning clients is to avoid probate. Probate is the process by which [...]
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Estate Planning Is More Than Just Your Stuff And Who Gets It
During my initial consultation with new estate planning clients, I often start my explanation of what estate planning is by holding up both of my hands. I explain that one [...]
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One Advantage Of A Living Trust
Perhaps you have heard that one of the best things about creating a trust is that it helps your estate avoid probate, saving your survivors a lot of [...]
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If you die without a will in Missouri what happens?
If you die without a will in Missouri, this is called dying intestate and your estate is divided according to Missouri law. Here’s an example of why it’s important to [...]
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The true costs of probate: money / time / sanity…
A primary goal of almost all of my estate planning clients is to avoid probate. Probate is the process by which the assets of a decedent are administered through the [...]
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Case Study: Guardianship choices where couple is divorced and have minor children…
Case Study: Guardianship choices Mom and Dad are recently divorced and have a Daughter, age 5, together. The custody arrangement is that Mom has primary custody during the week and [...]
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