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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.

WellCare in Missouri: Real-World Coverage, Eligibility, and What Happens After

Posted by By Patrick Nolan December 22, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
WellCare runs Medicaid and Medicare Advantage coverage in Missouri. Know what it covers, how network limits work, and what it means for long-term care.
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Missouri’s Transfer on Death Deed: How It Works and What to Watch

Posted by By Patrick Nolan December 21, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
A Missouri beneficiary deed passes your real estate outside probate, but one small mistake voids the transfer. It has to be recorded before you die.
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Missouri Temporary Guardianship: Straight Answers for Families

Posted by By Patrick Nolan December 21, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
Without legal authority, schools and hospitals can turn a caregiver away. Missouri temporary guardianship covers a child when a parent can't be there.
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Revocable Living Trusts in Missouri: The Practical Guide

Posted by By Patrick Nolan December 20, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
A Missouri revocable living trust keeps your estate out of probate and private, and stays manageable if you're incapacitated, all while you keep control.
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Missouri Inheritance Laws: The Hard Facts Every Family Has to Face

Posted by By Patrick Nolan December 20, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
Missouri inheritance law fixes who gets what when someone dies. Without a will, spouse and children take set shares and your preferences don't count.
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Healthcare Power of Attorney in Missouri: The Essentials

Posted by By Patrick Nolan December 19, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
If you can't speak for yourself in a hospital, Missouri law lets someone else decide unless you named a healthcare agent first. Here's how to do it.
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Irrevocable Trusts in Missouri: Real-World Guide

Posted by By Patrick Nolan December 19, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
A Missouri irrevocable trust shields assets from creditors and nursing home costs, but you give up control for good. Weigh the tradeoff before you sign.
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How Long Probate Really Takes in Missouri

Posted by By Patrick Nolan December 18, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
Most straightforward Missouri estates clear probate in six months to a year. A creditor period sets the floor; disputes can push it past two years.
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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
Die without a will in Missouri and state law hands your estate out in fixed shares to spouse and relatives, with no room for what you actually wanted.
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Missouri Medicaid: Benefits with Hidden Challenges

Posted by By Patrick Nolan December 8, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Uncategorized, Wills
MO HealthNet covers a lot, but long-term care means strict asset caps. Some families use irrevocable trusts to keep more and still qualify.
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