Planning your estate in Missouri does not end with signing the documents. You have to follow up on your beneficiaries, update the will, and review the medical directive forms and other tasks. You want your family members to avoid not receiving the assets that they...
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4 things landlords aren’t allowed to do in Missouri
If you are a landlord, you may already know how stressful it can be to have tenants on your property. Sometimes they are messy, destructive and unwilling to pay on time. As annoying as this can be, you must be careful with the steps you take to solve a particular...
5 things landlords should include in a lease
As a landlord, your tenants are an essential part of your business. When your tenants do not understand their contract, it can make your life stressful. When you create your lease, there are certain terms that you should include so that tenants know what you expect....
5 things to consider when forming a business
Starting a business is a major commitment. Because of that, you must plan carefully how it will work and how you will sustain it. Creating a successful business is not an easy task, and there are many important decisions you’ll have to make. To maximize your...
3 things a landlord cannot do
Whether you are a new or a longtime landlord, there are many things you must understand and for which to prepare. There is a great amount of responsibility in being a landlord of residential property. Among the duties include maintenance and security of the property,...
Should I draft my own will?
In an effort to save money, a lot of people in St. Charles try to write their wills themselves. They might use an online service to get them started, or they might attempt to do it completely from scratch. Unfortunately, this can be pennywise and pound foolish. By not...
Estate plans: legal instruments of broad-based relevance and utility
A Missouri couple on the cusp of retirement that possesses substantial assets. A business owner. A young married couple with a growing family. Parents duly concerned with caring for a child with special needs. An individual with existing or potential health care...
What rights does a tenant have?
When you own property in Missouri, you can usually do whatever you want with it, within reason. However, the rules change when you start renting out your property to tenants. If you're new to the landlord business, you could accidentally break the law without even...
5 things landlords should include in a lease
Any lease agreements in Missouri made by a landlord and resident must be documented properly. An agreement must be included whether you're going to use a property management company or you're going to self-manage. What exactly must be included in this agreement? Read...
5 things to keep in mind when forming a business
You have a great idea for a new business and the drive and work ethic to turn it into a success. That is great, but ideas and determination alone will not make a successful new business in the St. Charles area. It would be best if you also had a detailed plan. Here...