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.
Who this is for: Missouri families who want to understand how estate planning keeps their affairs out of probate court and in the hands of the people they trust. What…
Who this is for: Missouri parents who think estate planning can wait until their children are older, and families approaching the milestone of a child turning 18. What it covers:…
Who this is for: Missouri parents with minor children who have not yet created an estate plan. What it covers: What Missouri law does when parents die without a will:…
Who this is for: Missouri residents who want to understand what actually happens to their assets and decisions if they become incapacitated without legal documents in place. What it covers:…
Who this is for: Young adults in Missouri who think estate planning does not apply to them yet. What it covers: Five common estate planning myths that leave young Missourians…
Who this is for: Missouri parents and 18-year-olds preparing for college, work, or independent living. What it covers: What legally changes at 18 in Missouri, which documents every young adult…
Who this is for: Missouri residents and families who want a plain explanation of what estate planning actually accomplishes. What it covers: How estate planning protects families in Missouri: preventing…
Who this is for: Missouri residents who want to understand why estate planning matters and how it protects their family. What it covers: Why estate planning is an act of…
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…