Creating an estate plan involves a lot of important decisions, but there is often confusion around the different parts that can make up an estate plan. The difference between wills and trusts is often misunderstood, and while both can make for a good estate plan, each is different from the…
Most people know that they should avoid probate, but not why. One of the biggest reasons to avoid probate is to ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes. However, when an estate goes through probate, its distribution is left up to the court. Plus, it’s a public…
When most people hear the term “estate planning,” they often think it applies only to the wealthy or the elderly. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Estate planning is crucial for everyone, regardless of age or financial status. It is about ensuring your wishes are respected and your…
Estate planning mistakes are unfortunately common. After all, it’s a topic that many people would rather avoid. Estate planning doesn’t have to be scary, though, and you can avoid the most common errors in estate planning by learning more about them. 5 Not Discussing the Estate Plan with Loved Ones…
What is Trust Litigation? Trust litigation is a legal dispute involving a trust. Disputes can occur for many reasons and among many different parties. For example, there are disputes between the trustee and beneficiaries, individuals not listed as beneficiaries and those that are, and among two or more beneficiaries. When…
Have you been avoiding creating an estate plan? You’re not alone; only around one in three American adults has a valid estate plan in place. Maybe you don’t feel that you’re too young to start end-of-life planning, or perhaps you don’t know where to begin. Many people attempt to form…
Going through the probate process is typically the last thing you want to go through after your loved one passes away – especially if he or she dies without a will. A Last Will and Testament greatly simplifies the probate process, but what happens if there is no will? Probate…
Estate planning isn’t a topic that most Missouri residents want to think about. Planning for the end of your life can be difficult and emotional, but it’s a necessary step to take if you want to protect your assets to distribute to your loved ones after death. No matter your…
When a married couple goes through divorce with children, one parent is often required to pay child support. Child support rules in Missouri can be complicated, and negotiating child support payments is just one difficult part of the divorce process. There are a lot of questions regarding child support, and…
You’ve probably heard that you should start creating an estate plan as soon as possible. For most, though, the thought of estate planning can be overwhelming. Where do you start? Do you even need an estate plan? Everyone can benefit from an estate plan, and we’ve made a guide to…
