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We take a look at different moments in the history of the Missouri legal system, including some unique lawyers that have passed through our state
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Do You Have to Be Separated Before Filing for Divorce in Missouri?
Missouri does not require you to live apart from your spouse before filing for divorce. It is not for six months, it is not a year, it is one night. Every week, petitions are filed across St. Louis County by spouses who still share a house, mortgage, and driveway. In… -

Missouri Intestate Succession: Who Inherits When There Is No Will?
Missouri has a will for you if you don’t make one yourself. The order of inheritance is set by law, and it doesn’t change for the daughter who moves in to care for you, the stepchild you raise, or the partner you never marry. A Surviving Spouse Rarely Inherits Everything… -

Does a Will Need to Be Notarized in Missouri? Common Will Mistakes Explained
No, a will does not need to be notarized in order to be valid in Missouri. It must be written, signed, and witnessed by two people. A notary is only needed if you want your will to be self-proving, which is optional, but well worth it. Confusing these two rules… -

Missouri Irrevocable Trusts: When They Protect Assets – and When They Don’t
An irrevocable trust created after a lawsuit looms protects nothing. Missouri courts can unwind these transfers as fraudulent under Chapter 428 of the Missouri Revised Statutes, regardless of how carefully the document was drafted. The timing of decisions in most asset protection cases determines whether a judge will ever read…
















