Guardianships and conservatorships…
A guardian and/or conservator is a person appointed by the probate court, upon the filing of a petition, to act for a person who has been found by clear and [...]
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Estate Planning DIY tip…don’t DIY…
About a year ago I was contacted by the son of an elderly woman who had just passed away. He asked me whether an unsigned estate plan is valid. Puzzled, [...]
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Estate taxes and inheritance taxes…
Clients are often understandably confused about the effect of so-called death taxes on their estate planning. To start, the term “death taxes” usually refers to two separate taxes: estate tax [...]
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Best time for estate planning…
I often get calls from recently retired couples asking if now is the time for them to get an estate plan. The answer is a resounding YES. Why? Well, first, [...]
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We are pleased to announce that…
our law firm was voted Favorite Attorney in the 2013 Flash Flyer Reader’s Poll for O’Fallon. http://flashflyer.com/Reader’s%20Poll/Pages/2013ofallonRP.html This is a tremendous honor and we are grateful for the recognition! Thanks [...]
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8 Biggest Reasons You Need An Estate Plan
You don’t have to be a millionaire to benefit from an estate plan. If you own a home, have minor children, have grown children in their own marriages, have been [...]
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Estate Planning Tool: The Asset Inventory
Having a proper estate plan is the first step to making life easier on your family when you pass away or become incapacitated. If we consider the estate plan documents [...]
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Why Estate Planning?
I’ve been involved in estate planning, probate and estate litigation since I started practicing as an attorney. Quite frankly, I thought the subject was pretty boring in law school, but [...]
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Estate Planning Case Study #1: A Simple Estate Plan
The following is a common example of a simple estate plan for an elderly parent, which I see often: Daughter contacts Legacy Law Center about a will for Mom, who [...]
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Client Review
“Charles Moore answered my question right away. He made me feel at ease and took the time to listen to me. When I need a tax lawyer it will be that young man. You are lucky to have someone like him. Diana Tilley”
Diana Tilley
