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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.

12 Estate Planning Blunders You Cannot Afford to Make

Posted by By Patrick Nolan September 24, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Health Care Directive, Trusts, Wills
Many people believe that a simple will is all they need to accomplish their goals for the future.However, a flawed estate plan can create just as many headaches, heartaches, and…
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Nosy Neighbor Nellie Can Find Out About Your Probate

Posted by By Patrick Nolan August 18, 2025Posted inAsset Protection, Estates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
Most people think of probate (the process of collecting, managing, and distributing a deceased person’s money and property) as a private process. However, because probate involves the court system, most…
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3 Simple Ways to Avoid Probate Costs

Posted by By Patrick Nolan August 13, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Uncategorized, Wills
The bad news: When a person dies owning property in their sole name without a beneficiary, theirloved ones will have to go through a court-supervised process called probate to transfer…
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Why a Trust for Your Child Should Mature with Your Child

Posted by By Patrick Nolan August 12, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts
From the moment a child is born, a parent feels an instinctive drive to protect and nurture. We childproof our homes, carefully choose schools, offer guidance through adolescence, support their…
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Does Treating Your Children Fairly Mean Unequal Inheritances?

Posted by By Patrick Nolan August 5, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Military Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills
When thinking through their estate plan and how they want their assets (money and property) managed after they pass away, most parents wish to treat their children equally, often out…
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New Electronic Signature Law for Estate Planning to Save Time and Money for Clients

Posted by By Patrick Nolan July 22, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Uncategorized, Wills
Missouri has recently updated its laws to allow for electronic signatures on estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. This change, primarily driven by House Bill 754 (and similar bills…
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Federal District Court Halts Corporate Transparency Act Enforcement Nationwide

Posted by By Patrick Nolan December 5, 2024Posted inUncategorized
On December 3, 2024, the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas granted a nationwide preliminary injunction prohibiting the federal government from enforcing the CTA, its implementing regulations…
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What is the Partition Ratio in DWI Breath Testing

Posted by By Patrick Nolan March 25, 2024Posted inUncategorized
In breath alcohol testing, the partition ratio is a crucial concept that helps to convert the concentration of alcohol in the breath to an equivalent blood alcohol concentration (BAC). The…
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Why should I update my will

Posted by By Patrick Nolan February 16, 2024Posted inEstates and Trusts, Wills
Updating your will is important for several reasons
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Tips to win the divorce war

Posted by By Patrick Nolan February 15, 2024Posted inUncategorized
Here are 9 tips to effect divorce planning - plus two bonus tips.
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