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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.

When Digital Assets Get Forgotten in Missouri: The Cost of No Estate Plan

Posted by By Patrick Nolan February 7, 2026Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
Quick Answer: Missouri families lose digital assets including photos, cryptocurrency, online accounts, and business platforms when estate plans omit them. Missouri's RUFADAA law (enacted 2018) gives executors and trustees authority…
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How to Shield Your Missouri Home From Nursing Home Spend-Down

Posted by By Patrick Nolan February 7, 2026Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
Quick Answer: Missouri Medicaid spend-down rules can expose your home to state claims after a nursing home stay. The home is initially exempt while a spouse lives there or equity…
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The Medicaid Myths That Bleed Missouri Seniors Dry

Posted by By Patrick Nolan February 6, 2026Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
Quick Answer: Missouri Medicaid has six persistent myths that cause seniors to give away assets illegally, miss legal protections, and pay for care out-of-pocket when they didn't have to. Attorney…
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Estate Planning and Probate Planning in Missouri: Two Jobs, One Legacy

Posted by By Patrick Nolan February 6, 2026Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
Quick Answer: Estate planning and probate planning in Missouri are two distinct but connected jobs. Estate planning builds the documents that control your assets and medical decisions while you’re alive.…
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The 5 Legal Documents Every Missouri High School Graduate Needs

Posted by By Patrick Nolan February 6, 2026Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
Quick Answer: Every Missouri high school graduate needs five legal documents: a Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare, HIPAA Authorization, Durable Power of Attorney for Finances, Living Will (Advance Directive),…
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Regaining a Say: What Missouri Parents Can Do When a Child Turns 18

Posted by By Patrick Nolan February 5, 2026Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
Quick Answer: When a child turns 18 in Missouri, parents lose all legal authority over medical decisions. To regain a say, your adult child must sign a Durable Power of…
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What Happens to Missouri Parental Guardianship After 18?

Posted by By Patrick Nolan February 4, 2026Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
Quick Answer: Missouri parental guardianship ends automatically at age 18 under RSMo Chapter 475. At that point, parents lose the legal right to access medical records, school files, or financial…
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Estate Planning for Expecting Parents in Missouri

Posted by By Patrick Nolan January 24, 2026Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
Quick Answer: Expecting a child in Missouri means you need a will naming a guardian, a trust controlling how assets reach your child, and powers of attorney for financial and…
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Missouri College Legal Readiness: The Five Documents That Keep Families Connected

Posted by By Patrick Nolan January 24, 2026Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
Quick Answer: Missouri law cuts parents off from their college student the moment that student turns 18—no medical information, no financial access, no authority. Five documents restore what the law…
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The Essential Missouri Legal Kit for College-Bound Young Adults

Posted by By Patrick Nolan January 24, 2026Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
Quick Answer: When a Missouri student turns 18 and heads to college, parents lose all legal authority—over medical decisions, finances, and information. Three documents fix that: a healthcare power of…
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The YALE Plan

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 $499 for the five documents that bring peace of mind and security. Click here.

Get a closer look at the YALE plan

Your child turns 18 — and suddenly you lose legal authority in medical, school, and emergency situations. YALE (Young Adult Legal Essentials) puts the right documents in place, prepared by a Missouri attorney. Click the map to purchase. Get the YALE Plan here.

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