Patrick Nolan is an estate‑planning attorney serving families across Northeast Missouri. After a decade in criminal and family law and a prior career as an award‑winning journalist, he now focuses on preventative law by helping clients avoid court through wills, trusts, Medicaid and elder‑law planning, and VA pension and disability counseling and coaching. A veteran and community volunteer, Patrick combines personal insight with legal expertise to protect what you value most.
Who this is for: Missouri adults who need to create or update a will. What it covers: Missouri's legal requirements for a valid will, step-by-step instructions, common mistakes, and how…
Who this is for: Missouri residents who want to protect their estate from the delay, cost, and publicity of probate court. What it covers: The most effective legal tools to…
Who this is for: Missouri residents enrolled in or considering WellCare through MO HealthNet (Medicaid) or Medicare Advantage. What it covers: How WellCare works in Missouri, eligibility, what's covered, and…
Who this is for: Missouri property owners who want to transfer real estate to a beneficiary after death without going through probate. What it covers: How the Missouri Transfer on…
Who this is for: Missouri parents, grandparents, and caregivers who need legal authority to care for a child during a parent's temporary absence or emergency. What it covers: How temporary…
Who this is for: Missouri residents who want to avoid probate, plan for incapacity, or keep their estate private after death. What it covers: How a revocable living trust works…
Who this is for: Missouri residents navigating an inheritance, planning their estate, or trying to understand what happens to assets when someone dies with or without a will. What it…
Who this is for: Missouri adults who want to ensure someone trusted can make medical decisions for them if they become incapacitated. What it covers: How a Healthcare Power of…
Who this is for: Missouri residents considering asset protection, Medicaid planning, or legacy control. What it covers: How irrevocable trusts work under Missouri law, their advantages, common trust types, and…
TL;DR: Missouri probate typically takes 6 months to a year for straightforward estates — but contested wills, complex assets, or family disputes can push it to 2 years or more.…