Estate Planning

Wills are a useful legal document that helps ensure the assets and estate of a testator (the person who makes the will) disperse to their designated loved ones after their passing. Many people believe that only wealthy people need wills, but the truth is that most...

Putting together an estate plan is not necessarily difficult; it just takes time to get it right. Unfortunately, many Missouri residents do not want to take the time to go through the entire estate planning process. They think as long as they have designated...

Numerous Missouri residents like to do things for themselves rather than consult certain professionals. Being a DIYer is okay for some things, but for others, it is not the best idea. Take estate planning, for instance. Putting together an estate plan may seem like a...

Many people in Missouri like to plan for the future, to some degree. Few, however, consider or worry about going through the estate planning process. It has its purpose, and there is no perfect time to get it done. The sooner one does it, the better. Some believe...

No one in Missouri can predict the future. No one knows if or when they might suffer a medical issue that leaves them incapacitated. Sadly, it happens, and if one lacks the proper estate planning documents, one's wishes may not be known or honored. If a person becomes...

Some Missouri residents like to live in the moment and not plan too far ahead. Then there are others who do prefer to plan things out several years in advance. Whether you are a planner or a live in the moment kind of person, there is one plan you may benefit from...

Mistakes are a part of life. It is how people grow and learn. Unfortunately, when it comes to estate planning, there is no room for errors. Mistakes will cost Missouri residents and their loved ones a lot in the end. Here are a few of the most commonly seen estate...

It can be tough to see one's children fail to get along. Sometimes, there is nothing a parent can do, though, but let them try and work through things on their own. When it comes to protecting one's estate when sibling rivalry is an issue, there are some optional...

Growing older is a natural part of life, and as you age, many concerns may come to mind. Designating assets to your loved ones is a common concern. Clarifying your health care wishes is another. However, as a Catholic, how can you make advance choices about medical...

Heard of electronic wills? These are wills people make online on their own, and then have witnesses and/or a notary E-sign the digital documents. In other words, it is just another do-it-yourself will; it is just never printed. As more people in Missouri and elsewhere...