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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.

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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Special Needs Trusts in Missouri: How to Protect a Loved One’s Future

Posted by By Patrick Nolan December 23, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
Who this is for: Missouri families with a loved one who has a disability and receives—or may receive—government benefits like Medicaid or SSI. What it covers: How Special Needs Trusts…
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Making a Will in Missouri: What You Need to Know

Posted by By Patrick Nolan December 23, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
Who this is for: Missouri adults who need to create or update a will. What it covers: Missouri's legal requirements for a valid will, step-by-step instructions, common mistakes, and how…
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How to Steer Clear of Probate in Missouri: Direct Moves to Safeguard What You’ve Built

Posted by By Patrick Nolan December 22, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
Who this is for: Missouri residents who want to protect their estate from the delay, cost, and publicity of probate court. What it covers: The most effective legal tools to…
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WellCare in Missouri: Real-World Coverage, Eligibility, and What Happens After

Posted by By Patrick Nolan December 22, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
Who this is for: Missouri residents enrolled in or considering WellCare through MO HealthNet (Medicaid) or Medicare Advantage. What it covers: How WellCare works in Missouri, eligibility, what's covered, and…
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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
Who this is for: Missouri property owners who want to transfer real estate to a beneficiary after death without going through probate. What it covers: How the Missouri Transfer on…
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Missouri Temporary Guardianship: Straight Answers for Families

Posted by By Patrick Nolan December 21, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
Who this is for: Missouri parents, grandparents, and caregivers who need legal authority to care for a child during a parent's temporary absence or emergency. What it covers: How temporary…
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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
Who this is for: Missouri residents who want to avoid probate, plan for incapacity, or keep their estate private after death. What it covers: How a revocable living trust works…
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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
Who this is for: Missouri residents navigating an inheritance, planning their estate, or trying to understand what happens to assets when someone dies with or without a will. What it…
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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
Who this is for: Missouri adults who want to ensure someone trusted can make medical decisions for them if they become incapacitated. What it covers: How 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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