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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.

Estate Planning: The Plain Work of Looking After Your Own

Posted by By Patrick Nolan January 5, 2026Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
Who this is for: Missouri residents who have not yet made an estate plan and want a plain-language explanation of why it matters. What it covers: The core elements of…
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Estate Planning When You Have Young Kids in Missouri: Getting Ahead of Probate

Posted by By Patrick Nolan January 5, 2026Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
Who this is for: Missouri parents with children under 18 who want to protect their family if something happens to them. What it covers: How estate planning works specifically for…
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Missouri Will Requirements: Building a Will That Stands Up

Posted by By Patrick Nolan January 4, 2026Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
Who this is for: Missouri residents who want a will that holds up in court and protects their family, not just something that checks a box. What it covers: What…
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Missouri Wills: The Real Standards Behind a Legally Binding Last Will and Testament

Posted by By Patrick Nolan January 3, 2026Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
Who this is for: Missouri adults who want to write a will and need to know the exact legal standards before starting. What it covers: Missouri will basics from the…
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Missouri Will Basics: What It Takes to Write a Valid Will

Posted by By Patrick Nolan January 3, 2026Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
Who this is for: Missouri adults ready to write a will who want to understand what the law actually demands before they sign anything. What it covers: Missouri Last Will…
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Missouri Will Requirements: What Actually Counts as a Valid Will?

Posted by By Patrick Nolan January 2, 2026Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
Who this is for: Missouri adults who want a plain-language explanation of what actually counts as a legally valid will. What it covers: The foundational rules of Missouri will validity:…
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Missouri Wills: The Real Rules for Making Yours Count

Posted by By Patrick Nolan December 26, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
Who this is for: Missouri residents creating a will who want to understand the execution rules in plain terms. What it covers: How Missouri will execution works: witness rules, signature…
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Missouri Will Requirements—No Room for Guesswork

Posted by By Patrick Nolan December 26, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
Who this is for: Missouri adults who want to make sure their will is legally airtight. What it covers: What Missouri law actually requires for a valid will: signatures, witnesses,…
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Grandparent Guardianship in Missouri: The Plain Facts and the Road Ahead

Posted by By Patrick Nolan December 24, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
Who this is for: Missouri grandparents raising or seeking legal custody of a grandchild. What it covers: How grandparent guardianship works in Missouri: the legal process, grounds, types of guardianship,…
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Elder Law in Missouri: Guardrails for Aging, and the Families Left Steering

Posted by By Patrick Nolan December 24, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
Who this is for: Missouri families caring for an aging parent or spouse, or older adults planning ahead. What it covers: What elder law covers in Missouri: Medicaid planning, long-term…
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