What to Do After a Loved One Dies
If you have been named the person responsible for settling a deceased loved one’s affairs, commonly called an executor or personal representative (if your loved one had no estate plan…
12 Estate Planning Blunders You Cannot Afford to Make
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…
Nosy Neighbor Nellie Can Find Out About Your Probate
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…
3 Simple Ways to Avoid Probate Costs
The bad news: When a person dies owning property in their sole name without a beneficiary, their loved ones will have to go through a court-supervised process called probate to…
Why a Trust for Your Child Should Mature with Your Child
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…
Does Treating Your Children Fairly Mean Unequal Inheritances?
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…
New Electronic Signature Law for Estate Planning to Save Time and Money for Clients
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…
Federal District Court Halts Corporate Transparency Act Enforcement Nationwide
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…
What is the Partition Ratio in DWI Breath Testing
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…
Why should I update my will
Updating your will is important for several reasons
