About Patrick Nolan

Patrick Nolan is an estate‑planning and veterans-law attorney serving families throughout Northeast Missouri. After more than a decade in the courtroom handling thousands of criminal and family law matters, Patrick shifted his practice to help clients avoid court altogether. Today he concentrates on wills, trusts, powers of attorney, asset-protection strategies, and guiding veterans through pension and disability benefits. As a disabled veteran and former chair of the Missouri Bar’s Veterans and Military Law Committee, Patrick understands the unique challenges service members face. He applies that insight to navigate complex VA regulations and ensure veterans receive the benefits they’ve earned. Patrick also educates the public through his “Pat Talks Law” YouTube channel, which features practical guidance on estate planning, trust administration, probate avoidance, and veterans’ issues. Before practicing law, Patrick spent years as an award‑winning journalist with Scripps‑Howard and Gannett, publishing thousands of articles for outlets such as USA Today, the St. Louis Post‑Dispatch, and the Springfield News‑Leader. The investigative and communication skills he honed in journalism now inform his meticulous approach to legal work. Away from the office, Patrick is an avid woodworker who enjoys sharing his craft with his children and making toys and gifts for kids at Christmas. He coaches youth soccer, volunteers with Scouts BSA, supports the arts through local theatre, and is a past president of the North Star – Kirksville Rotary Club, where he still lives the organization’s four‑way test.

Medical Power Of Attorney Missouri: Your Healthcare Decisions, Your Way

By Patrick Nolan December 13, 2025Estates and Trusts, Health Care Directive, Power of Attorney, Trusts, Wills

A Medical Power of Attorney in Missouri is a legal document designating a trusted individual, called your healthcare agent, to make medical decisions on your behalf if you become unable…

Transfer On Death Deed Missouri

By Patrick Nolan December 13, 2025Estates and Trusts, Health Care Directive, Power of Attorney, Trusts, Wills

A Transfer On Death (TOD) Deed in Missouri is a legal document that allows a property owner to name a beneficiary who will automatically receive their real estate upon the…

Transfer On Death Deed Missouri

By Patrick Nolan December 13, 2025Estates and Trusts, Health Care Directive, Power of Attorney, Trusts, Wills

A Transfer On Death (TOD) Deed in Missouri is a legal document that allows a property owner to name a beneficiary who will automatically receive their real estate upon the…

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025: A Comprehensive Analysis of Structural Tax Reforms, Permanent Extensions, and Strategic Implications

By Patrick Nolan December 13, 2025Asset Protection, Estates and Trusts, Health Care Directive, NFA Gun trust, Power of Attorney, Research, Trusts, Uncategorized, Wills

Executive Summary: The Structural Shift from Temporary Relief to Permanent Architecture The enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) on July 4, 2025, represents a seminal moment in…

Mo Healthnet Medicaid: Your Guide to Missouri Long-Term Care

By Patrick Nolan December 13, 2025Estates and Trusts, Health Care Directive, Power of Attorney, Trusts, Wills

Mo Healthnet Medicaid provides essential healthcare coverage for eligible low-income Missourians, including critical support for long-term care services like nursing home care and in-home assistance. It’s a lifeline for many…

Probate Court Missouri: What You Need To Know

By Patrick Nolan December 13, 2025Estates and Trusts, Health Care Directive, Power of Attorney, Trusts, Wills

Probate Court Missouri oversees the legal process of validating a deceased person's will, identifying and inventorying their assets, paying debts and taxes, and distributing remaining property to heirs or beneficiaries.…

Missouri Medicaid For Pregnancy

By Patrick Nolan December 13, 2025Estates and Trusts, Health Care Directive, Power of Attorney, Trusts, Wills

Missouri Medicaid for Pregnancy, also known as MO HealthNet for Pregnant Women, is a state program providing comprehensive healthcare coverage for expectant mothers and their babies. It covers prenatal care,…

Small Estate Affidavit Missouri

By Patrick Nolan December 12, 2025Estates and Trusts, Health Care Directive, Power of Attorney, Trusts, Wills

Losing someone is tough. Sorting out their money and property when you’re grieving just adds to the stress. Missouri at least offers a shortcut for families dealing with a small…

Missouri Durable Power Of Attorney

By Patrick Nolan December 11, 2025Estates and Trusts, Health Care Directive, Power of Attorney, Trusts, Wills

Missouri’s durable power of attorney isn’t just paperwork—it’s a legal tool that puts someone you trust in charge of your money and property if you can’t handle those tasks yourself.…

Missouri Probate Attorney

By Patrick Nolan December 11, 2025Estates and Trusts, Health Care Directive, Power of Attorney, Trusts, Wills

Most folks hope they’ll never have to mess with probate. But if someone close to you just passed, Missouri’s probate court is probably around the corner—especially if there’s real estate,…

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.

Patrick Nolan

Managing Attorney