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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.

State Of Missouri Medicaid

Posted by By Patrick Nolan December 8, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Health Care Directive, Power of Attorney, Trusts, Wills
By Attorney Patrick Nolan MO HealthNet is Missouri’s take on Medicaid—a lifeline if you’re barely scraping by. Covers families, older folks, people with disabilities, kids, and pregnant women. Eligibility comes…
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Three Estate Planning Mistakes Farmers and Ranchers Make (And How to Avoid Them)

Posted by By Patrick Nolan November 16, 2025Posted inAsset Protection, Estates and Trusts, Power of Attorney, Trusts, Uncategorized, Wills
Three Estate Planning Mistakes Farmers and Ranchers Make (And How to Avoid Them) Farming and ranching aren't just jobs; they are about preserving a legacy and a way of life.Unfortunately,…
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How to Move your LLC to your Trust

Posted by By Patrick Nolan November 10, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Video Blogs, Wills1 Comment
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Stress Test Your Estate Plan

Posted by By Patrick Nolan November 7, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts
Creating an estate plan is a huge accomplishment. However, your work is not done when thedocuments have been signed. You must still ensure that the chosen strategy gives you peace…
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Is Your Family’s Future Safe?

Posted by By Patrick Nolan October 27, 2025Posted inVideo Blogs
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Estate Planning 1st Step: TOD on Cars

Posted by By Patrick Nolan October 27, 2025Posted inVideo Blogs
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Avoid Common and Expensive Mistakes When Leaving Assets to Minor Children

Posted by By Patrick Nolan October 21, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
Avoid These Common and Expensive Mistakes:How to Leave Assets to Minor Children You love your children and want to ensure that they are always taken care of. The desire toprovide…
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Analysis of The Rule Against Perpetuities

Posted by By Patrick Nolan October 15, 2025Posted inAsset Protection, Estates and Trusts, NFA Gun trust, Research, Trusts, Uncategorized, Wills
Access the paper in a printable format by clicking here: Rule Against Perpetuities State Analysis The Rule Against Perpetuities in the 21st Century: Evolution, Abolition, and the Jurisdictional Landscape of…
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5 Things Every New Parent Needs to Know About Wills

Posted by By Patrick Nolan October 14, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Wills
Congratulations on your new baby! Becoming a parent is an incredible journey filled with joy, love, and a whole lot of sleepless nights. It is also a time when you…
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Do It Now: Name a Guardian for Your Minor Children

Posted by By Patrick Nolan October 8, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
It is a topic no parent wants to think about: What would happen to your children if you were gone? However, facing this question is one of the most loving…
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