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…
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…
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…
3 Simple Ways to Avoid Probate Costs
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
