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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.

Tips to win the divorce war

Posted by By Patrick Nolan February 15, 2024Posted inUncategorized
Divorce is a process you plan to win, not a single fight. Moves to make before you file, from securing documents to opening your own account.
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Right to Remain Silent

Posted by By Patrick Nolan February 15, 2024Posted inUncategorized
When police start asking questions, what you say can be used against you. Why staying silent and asking for a lawyer protects you.
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Surviving divorce can be incredibly challenging

Posted by By Patrick Nolan February 15, 2024Posted inUncategorized
Divorce takes a real toll. Practical strategies to protect your well-being and stay organized while you get through it, one step at a time.
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3 Ways Science Impacts DWI/DUI Defense

Posted by By Patrick Nolan February 15, 2024Posted inUncategorized
Breath test results hinge on physics most officers can't explain. Three ways the science behind the machine can undercut a DWI charge.
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Understanding the Basics: Unveiling the Importance of Trusts in Estate Planning

Posted by By Patrick Nolan February 14, 2024Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
A trust puts someone you choose in charge of your assets for the people you love. The basics of how trusts work and why they matter in a plan.
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