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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… -

What Is a Durable Power of Attorney in Missouri?
A stroke. A car accident. Sudden hospitalization. Any of these can leave you unable to manage your finances or make medical decisions by tomorrow morning. Without a durable power of attorney already in place, your family’s only option is to ask a probate court to appoint a conservator. This process… -

Probate Mistakes That Can Delay Estate Administration
Missouri courts will not issue letters of administration more than one year after the date of death. Missing that window means full estate administration is out of the question. Waiting Too Long to Open the Estate Twenty days after a death, anyone interested in the estate may petition the court… -

What Is Trust Litigation? Common Causes of Trustee Disputes
Trusts are such powerful and effective tools when they are used correctly. Litigation can still happen though, and usually for common reasons. Often, the litigation arises because families used the internet or an inexperienced attorney to put their trust together. In other cases, family disputes can arise even if the…
















