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April is National Healthcare Decisions Month.

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When it comes to estate planning, creating a will or trust is often the first step people take to protect their loved ones. Yet many overlook a critical component that can dramatically impact how assets are distributed: ...

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200 years ago this week, Thomas Jefferson wrote his holographic will.

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Life has a way of throwing curveballs when we least expect them. Imagine this: You've diligently created an estate plan a decade ago, feeling secure that your wishes are documented and your loved ones are protected. Fast...

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For decades, families across St. Louis County and St. Charles County have lived with the hidden legacy of America’s nuclear weapons program. Radioactive waste from uranium processing, tied directly to the Manhattan Proje...

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In the world of estate planning and homeownership, few laws have had as significant an impact on families as the Garn-St. Germain Depository Institutions Act of 1982. This federal legislation often simply called the Garn...

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I often get questions about how to pass on property without a big hassle. One tool that comes up a lot is Missouri's beneficiary deed. It's not as complicated as it sounds, and it can save your loved ones time and money ...

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Many people assume healthcare decisions will always be in their own hands, but life can change in an instant due to illness, accident, or incapacity. In Missouri, where over half of adults lack basic estate planning docu...

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Leaving an inheritance to a loved one with disabilities in Missouri requires careful planning to avoid disrupting their government benefits. Programs such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and MO HealthNet, Missouri'...

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One of the most important documents you can have is a power of attorney. Choosing the right agent for your power of attorney is a major decision. This person will have the authority to make financial, medical, or other d...

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Imagine this scenario: you pass away unexpectedly, and you have not left behind any instructions for your assets. No will. No trust. Your family is already grieving, but now they face a complicated legal process where th...

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Most people in their 20s or 30s think estate planning is something their grandparents worry about. But here’s the reality: 55% of Americans have zero estate planning documents, which means no will, no trust, nothing. Onl...

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