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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.

How Long Probate Really Takes in Missouri

Posted by By Patrick Nolan December 18, 2025Posted inEstates 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.…
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Missouri Intestate Succession: What Happens to an Estate With No Will?

Posted by By Patrick Nolan December 18, 2025Posted inEstates 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…
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Missouri Medicaid: Benefits with Hidden Challenges

Posted by By Patrick Nolan December 8, 2025Posted inEstates 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…
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