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Special Needs Trusts in Missouri: How to Protect a Loved One’s Future

The Basics: What a Special Needs Trust Really Does Picture a parent trying to leave something behind for a child with disabilities. They want to…

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Making a Will in Missouri: What You Need to Know

Ground Rules: What Missouri Expects A will does one job—lays out what happens to your things and who’s in charge after you die. It’s a…

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How to Steer Clear of Probate in Missouri: Direct Moves to Safeguard What You’ve Built

Look Probate in the Eye—and Understand Why People Dodge It After someone dies, the clock starts. In Missouri, like most places, probate kicks in—a court-run…

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WellCare in Missouri: Real-World Coverage, Eligibility, and What Happens After

How WellCare Works in Missouri—Past the Hype Someone in Missouri clicks on the TV, and a WellCare commercial flashes past—smiling families, “coverage you can trust,”…

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Missouri’s Transfer on Death Deed: How It Works and What to Watch

The Bare Bones: What Is a Missouri Transfer on Death Deed? Your name is on the deed. One day it won’t be. A Transfer on…

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Missouri Temporary Guardianship: Straight Answers for Families

Stepping In When It Matters It happens fast—a diagnosis, a deployment, trouble with the law, or a phone call in the middle of the night.…

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Revocable Living Trusts in Missouri: The Practical Guide

The Nuts and Bolts of a Revocable Living Trust Paperwork piles up in nearly every Missouri home—deeds, account statements, insurance policies. Sooner or later, it…

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Missouri Inheritance Laws: The Hard Facts Every Family Has to Face

The Gears That Turn Missouri Inheritance A person dies. The law steps in. Missouri doesn’t leave inheritance up to chance or to squabbling relatives. The…

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Healthcare Power of Attorney in Missouri: The Essentials

What It Means to Hand Over Medical Decisions If you land in a hospital room with no good way to speak or think for yourself,…

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Irrevocable Trusts in Missouri: Real-World Guide

Irrevocable Trusts—What They Are and What They Aren’t Handing over control doesn’t come easy. With an irrevocable trust, that’s exactly what you do. You take…

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How Long Probate Really Takes in Missouri

Step-By-Step: Parsing the Missouri Probate Process Probate in Missouri isn’t math; it’s more like clearing a field after a storm. Someone passes, and suddenly you’re…

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Missouri Intestate Succession: What Happens to an Estate With No Will?

Death Without a Will—The State Takes Over When someone in Missouri dies without a valid will, the law steps in. The estate doesn’t wait for…

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