Every week, clients approach our firm in hopes of saving their heirs the need to probate their estate…after all, you worked your entire life to acquire assets and likely want them to pass to your loved ones without delay and expense. Here is one way to reduce the list of assets that require court involvement…
Todd Miller attended a 3-hour GAL educational seminar in Jefferson City, MO recently. This course is mandatory review for all attorneys serving as guardian ad litems in Mid-Missouri courts. “Guardians ad litem have extensive power and responsibility. Their duties are greatest in cases involving children, where they investigate, attend to the child’s emotional and legal…
The Missouri Durable Power of Attorney Law is set forth in Chapter 404.700 through 404.735 of the Missouri Revised Statutes. A power of attorney is a legal document wherein you voluntarily, and with informed consent, and in the presence of witnesses, give another person powers to address your property and finances. Although you may select multiple parties to…
Legal disputes with contractors occur often and in some instances can involve your most expensive asset…your home. Liens and encumbrances involving contractors can be avoided if you choose contractors wisely. The choice of a reputable contractor is especially important for those on limited budgets, seniors and single parents and can be the difference between bliss…
Seniors are not immune to the collapsing state of marriage in America. According to the National Center for Family & Marriage Research at Bowling Green State University, the divorce rate for couples over 50 doubled from 1990-2009. While some experts think that the trend is because of our growing cultural acceptance of divorce, still others…
Just over 2.5 million Americans died in 2010 according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with the average life expectancy being 78.7 years. It is with great sadness that I inform you that your death will occur with or without your consent. As a result, it is imperative that you create an estate…
As a family law attorney with years of trial experience, I am confronted with situations where actual abuse against, men, women and children occurs. But I’m also confronted with legal cases where the term abuse is thrown about without regard to its effect on others. To that end, this article explores the possibility that the…
Todd Miller spoke to those in attendance at the 2014 Missouri Credit Association Conference held at the Grand Plaza Hotel in Branson, Missouri October 24, 2014. Mr. Miller’s speech was entitled Changes in Bankruptcy Law & Creditors’ Committees.
