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Nosy Neighbor Nellie Can Find Out About Your Probate

Posted by By Patrick Nolan August 18, 2025Posted inAsset Protection, Estates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
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…
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3 Simple Ways to Avoid Probate Costs

Posted by By Patrick Nolan August 13, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Uncategorized, Wills
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…
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Why a Trust for Your Child Should Mature with Your Child

Posted by By Patrick Nolan August 12, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts
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…
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Does Treating Your Children Fairly Mean Unequal Inheritances?

Posted by By Patrick Nolan August 5, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Military Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills
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…
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New Electronic Signature Law for Estate Planning to Save Time and Money for Clients

Posted by By Patrick Nolan July 22, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Uncategorized, Wills
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…
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Why should I update my will

Posted by By Patrick Nolan February 16, 2024Posted inEstates and Trusts, Wills
Updating your will is important for several reasons
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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
Estate planning is a comprehensive process that goes beyond merely distributing assets among heirs. It involves a strategic approach to safeguarding and managing your wealth, ensuring that your wishes are carried out seamlessly.
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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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