Patrick Nolan Esq

About Patrick Nolan

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.

Healthcare Power of Attorney in Missouri: The Essentials

By Patrick Nolan December 19, 2025Estates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills

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…

Irrevocable Trusts in Missouri: Real-World Guide

By Patrick Nolan December 19, 2025Estates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills

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…

How Long Probate Really Takes in Missouri

By Patrick Nolan December 18, 2025Estates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills

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.…

Missouri Intestate Succession: What Happens to an Estate With No Will?

By Patrick Nolan December 18, 2025Estates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills

TL;DR: When a Missouri resident dies without a will, RSMo Chapter 474 takes over — the state's intestate succession laws dictate who inherits, in what order, and how much. Surviving…

Missouri Medicaid: Benefits with Hidden Challenges

By Patrick Nolan December 8, 2025Estates and Trusts, Trusts, Uncategorized, Wills

By Attorney Patrick Nolan MO HealthNet is Missouri's version of Medicaid—a bare-bones lifeline for folks trying to make ends meet. The Department of Social Services calls the shots. It covers…

What is the YALE Plan: Click here to find out.

Young Adult Legal Essentials (YALE) is a focused legal document preparation service designed to give young adults a basic but critical legal foundation once they turn 18. At that point, parents and loved ones lose automatic authority to access medical, educational, and financial information—even in emergencies. YALE closes that gap by putting essential legal authorizations in place before a crisis occurs.

The YALE package includes preparation of five core Missouri legal documents: a Durable Power of Attorney, Healthcare Power of Attorney, Healthcare Directive, FERPA Release, and HIPAA Authorization. Together, these documents allow trusted adults to step in, obtain information, and make decisions if the young adult is injured, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to act.

YALE is not an ongoing legal representation or a substitute for a comprehensive estate plan. It is a limited-scope, front-end solution intended to handle the most common and urgent problems families face during medical emergencies, college transitions, or unexpected incapacity. The service is structured to be clear, efficient, and affordable.

Documents are prepared by Missouri attorney Patrick Nolan based on the information provided through the intake process and are reviewed for completeness and legal sufficiency. The goal is speed, accuracy, and practical usability—not theoretical planning or long-term strategy.

YALE exists for one reason: to ensure that when something goes wrong, the people who need to act are legally allowed to do so. It is preventative legal infrastructure—quiet when everything is fine, invaluable when it is not.

Each of these documents costs between $200 and $500 for a total of $1,000 to $2,500. With a 17-year-old son, Nolan realized the need and designed the YALE Plan to be affordable for every family. Only $99 for the five documents that bring peace of mind and security. Click here.