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

Who this is for: Missouri families with a loved one who has a disability and receives—or may receive—government benefits like Medicaid or SSI. What it…

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Making a Will in Missouri: What You Need to Know

Who this is for: Missouri adults who need to create or update a will. What it covers: Missouri’s legal requirements for a valid will, step-by-step…

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

Who this is for: Missouri residents who want to protect their estate from the delay, cost, and publicity of probate court. What it covers: The…

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

Who this is for: Missouri residents enrolled in or considering WellCare through MO HealthNet (Medicaid) or Medicare Advantage. What it covers: How WellCare works in…

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

Who this is for: Missouri property owners who want to transfer real estate to a beneficiary after death without going through probate. What it covers:…

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Missouri Temporary Guardianship: Straight Answers for Families

Who this is for: Missouri parents, grandparents, and caregivers who need legal authority to care for a child during a parent’s temporary absence or emergency.…

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Revocable Living Trusts in Missouri: The Practical Guide

Who this is for: Missouri residents who want to avoid probate, plan for incapacity, or keep their estate private after death. What it covers: How…

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

Who this is for: Missouri residents navigating an inheritance, planning their estate, or trying to understand what happens to assets when someone dies with or…

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Healthcare Power of Attorney in Missouri: The Essentials

Who this is for: Missouri adults who want to ensure someone trusted can make medical decisions for them if they become incapacitated. What it covers:…

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Irrevocable Trusts in Missouri: Real-World Guide

Who this is for: Missouri residents considering asset protection, Medicaid planning, or legacy control. What it covers: How irrevocable trusts work under Missouri law, their…

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How Long Probate Really Takes in Missouri

TL;DR: Missouri probate typically takes 6 months to a year for straightforward estates — but contested wills, complex assets, or family disputes can push it…

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

TL;DR: When a Missouri resident dies without a will, RSMo Chapter 474 takes over — the state’s intestate succession laws dictate who inherits, in what…

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The YALE Plan

What is the YALE Plan: Click here to find out.

Young Adult Legal Essentials (YALE) is a focused legal document preparation service designed to give young adults a basic but critical legal foundation once they turn 18. At that point, parents and loved ones lose automatic authority to access medical, educational, and financial information—even in emergencies. YALE closes that gap by putting essential legal authorizations in place before a crisis occurs.

The YALE package includes preparation of five core Missouri legal documents: a Durable Power of Attorney, Healthcare Power of Attorney, Healthcare Directive, FERPA Release, and HIPAA Authorization. Together, these documents allow trusted adults to step in, obtain information, and make decisions if the young adult is injured, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to act.

YALE is not an ongoing legal representation or a substitute for a comprehensive estate plan. It is a limited-scope, front-end solution intended to handle the most common and urgent problems families face during medical emergencies, college transitions, or unexpected incapacity. The service is structured to be clear, efficient, and affordable.

Documents are prepared by Missouri attorney Patrick Nolan based on the information provided through the intake process and are reviewed for completeness and legal sufficiency. The goal is speed, accuracy, and practical usability—not theoretical planning or long-term strategy.

YALE exists for one reason: to ensure that when something goes wrong, the people who need to act are legally allowed to do so. It is preventative legal infrastructure—quiet when everything is fine, invaluable when it is not.

Each of these documents costs between $200 and $500 for a total of $1,000 to $2,500. With a 17-year-old son, Nolan realized the need and designed the YALE Plan to be affordable for every family. Only $499 for the five documents that bring peace of mind and security. Click here.

Get a closer look at the YALE plan

Your child turns 18 — and suddenly you lose legal authority in medical, school, and emergency situations. YALE (Young Adult Legal Essentials) puts the right documents in place, prepared by a Missouri attorney. Click the map to purchase. Get the YALE Plan here.

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