Skip to content
Nolan Law Firm
  • Services
    • Estate Planning
      • Estate Planning Checklist for New Parents
      • Do It Now: Name a Guardian for Your Minor Children
      • When Life Changes, Your Estate Plan Should Too​
      • Three Estate Planning Mistakes Farmers and Ranchers Make (And How to Avoid Them)
      • What Does An Estate Plan Cost in Missouri?
      • Avoid Common and Expensive Mistakes When Leaving Assets to Minor Children
    • Trusts
      • Does a Living (Revocable) Trust or a Will Protect My Kids Better
      • How to Move your LLC to your Trust
    • Elder Law
    • Asset Protection
    • Planning for Military Families
  • Attorney Patrick Nolan
  • Blog
  • Contact Us
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
Contact Us

children

Home » children » Page 4

Missouri Will Requirements: What Actually Counts as a Valid Will?

Posted by By Patrick Nolan January 2, 2026Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
Foundations of a Valid Will in Missouri People put it off. The business of death. Your wishes scribbled down or left unsaid won’t hold up once you’re gone. In Missouri,…
Read More

Missouri Wills: The Real Rules for Making Yours Count

Posted by By Patrick Nolan December 26, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
The Nuts and Bolts Behind a Valid Missouri Will You don’t get a second shot at a first will. If you die without one in Missouri, your assets won’t go…
Read More

Missouri Will Requirements—No Room for Guesswork

Posted by By Patrick Nolan December 26, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
What Really Happens If You Don’t Get It Right A will isn’t a feel-good formality. It’s a line in the concrete, proof of who gets what when you’re no longer…
Read More

Grandparent Guardianship in Missouri: The Plain Facts and the Road Ahead

Posted by By Patrick Nolan December 24, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
What Grandparent Guardianship Really Means Picture a child with nowhere to turn—mom’s in jail, dad’s checked out, or maybe a funeral’s just finished. In Missouri, when a family hits bottom,…
Read More

Elder Law in Missouri: Guardrails for Aging, and the Families Left Steering

Posted by By Patrick Nolan December 24, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
The Shape of Elder Law—And Why It’s More Than Paperwork It starts when an older person loses a little footing—one hospital bill too many, a questionable signature at the bank,…
Read More

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

Posted by By Patrick Nolan December 23, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
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 help. The catch: government benefits…
Read More

Making a Will in Missouri: What You Need to Know

Posted by By Patrick Nolan December 23, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
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 legal map. If you die…
Read More

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

Posted by By Patrick Nolan December 22, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
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 track that inventories your valuables,…
Read More

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

Posted by By Patrick Nolan December 22, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
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,” then silence. Out here, it’s…
Read More

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

Posted by By Patrick Nolan December 21, 2025Posted inEstates and Trusts, Trusts, Wills
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 Death Deed—usually called a TOD…
Read More

Posts pagination

Previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 … 8 Next page

Introducing the YALE Plan by Nolan Law Firm

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 map

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 Map here.

Recent Posts

  • What Happens to Missouri Parental Guardianship After 18?
  • Estate Planning for Expecting Parents in Missouri
  • Missouri College Legal Readiness: The Five Documents That Keep Families Connected
  • The Essential Missouri Legal Kit for College-Bound Young Adults
  • Estate Planning in Missouri: An Act of Care

Patrick Nolan

Managing Attorney

Protecting What You Value Most

About Patrick Estate Planning Elder Law Asset Protection Veterans Law Veterans Resources Handout Patrick's Publishing

Nolan Law Firm
210 N. Elson St., STE A
Kirksville, MO 63501
ph: 660.956.4502

The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.
Copyright 2026 — Nolan Law Firm. All rights reserved.
Scroll to Top Call Now!