The Dead Man's Guide to Estate Planning by Patrick Nolan
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The Dead Man’s Guide to Estate Planning

An Attorney’s Field Manual for Protecting Your Family

Most people don’t plan for what happens after they die. Not because they don’t care—because nobody made it make sense.

Thirty chapters on wills, trusts, guardianship, Medicaid, probate, and asset protection—written by a Missouri attorney who’s watched families torn apart by the plans they never made. This isn’t a DIY kit. It’s the education that turns you into an informed client who asks better questions and makes faster decisions.

ISBN: 978-1-972155-00-4  •  Chariton Media  •  First Edition
Paperback $24.99 — Coming Soon

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About the Author
Patrick Nolan

Patrick Nolan, Esq.

Patrick Nolan is an estate planning attorney and founder of Nolan Law Firm in Kirksville, Missouri. A veteran of the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment and former award-winning reporter, he brings a systematic, no-nonsense approach to helping families protect what they’ve built.

Patrick specializes in preventative law—the work you do before problems arrive—and has built a practice around flat-fee estate planning rather than billable hours. His approach combines military discipline, journalistic clarity, and a deep skepticism of overcomplicated solutions that lawyers love but clients can’t use.

He publishes ongoing legal education through PatTalksLaw on YouTube and at nemolegal.com.