Our law firm represents numerous clients annually in the creation of estate planning documents. These important documents are essential to directing the disposition of your assets when you pass away. But the documents by themselves are somewhat impersonal and lack certain confidential information that your loved ones may never discover or obtain on their own….
Our firm regularly helps probate clients. Probate involves the legal process of settling the estate of a decedent. Missouri Circuit Courts are divided into 46 judicial districts; each with a special probate division. With or without a Will, probate includes the administration of assets owned by a decedent in their name only that would otherwise…
The American service organization is dying. Wikipedia defines a service club or service organization as a “voluntary nonprofit organization where members meet regularly to perform charitable works either by direct hands-on efforts or by raising money for other organizations. A service club is defined firstly by its service mission and secondly its membership benefits, such…
Estate planning is not just for older adults. Estate planning is not just for wealthy people. Instead, estate planning is an opportunity for people of any age and wealth category to direct who will inherit their money and property, and to suggest who will make medical and financial decisions on their behalf if they are…
Think your taxes are too high? There is one tax you can appeal in Missouri…the property tax. Our firm represents clients to reduce their property tax burden. While most other taxes are strictly imposed upon taxpayers, Missouri provides for an appeal procedure when property owners believe their county assessor has excessively valued their real property…
According to a recent article published by caring.com, only 42 percent of adults in the United States have taken the time to obtain estate planning documents such as a Last Will & Testament or Trust. For those adults in the United States with minor children, the percentage is alarmingly smaller. Just 36 percent of those…
Digital assets are simply defined as content that is stored digitally. Some common types of digital assets include photos, music, videos, power point presentations, Excel spreadsheets, Word documents, logos and other branded graphics, audio files, PDF’s, and access codes to bank accounts, credit card accounts, investments, and the like. For some, these assets comprise a…
If you believe estate planning should only be addressed by senior citizens, or those with terminal conditions, or wealthy individuals, you are mistaken. The fact is every adult can benefit from estate planning regardless of age, health, or wealth. Let me repeat that sentence…every adult can benefit from estate planning regardless of age, health, or…
Digital assets are simply defined as content that is stored digitally. Some common types of digital assets include photos, music, videos, power point presentations, Excel spreadsheets, Word documents, logos and other branded graphics, audio files, PDF’s, and access codes to bank accounts, credit card accounts, investments, and the like. For some, these assets comprise a…
“Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Benjamin Franklin, in a letter to Jean-Baptiste Le Roy, 1789. Benjamin Franklin was correct. Death is inevitable for all of us. As a result, each Missourian should…
Our law firm represents numerous clients annually in the creation of estate planning documents. These important documents are essential to directing the disposition of your assets when you pass away. But the documents by themselves are somewhat impersonal and lack certain confidential information that your loved ones may never discover or obtain on their own….
Our firm regularly helps probate clients. Probate involves the legal process of settling the estate of a decedent. Missouri Circuit Courts are divided into 46 judicial districts; each with a special probate division. With or without a Will, probate includes the administration of assets owned by a decedent in their name only that would otherwise…
The American service organization is dying. Wikipedia defines a service club or service organization as a “voluntary nonprofit organization where members meet regularly to perform charitable works either by direct hands-on efforts or by raising money for other organizations. A service club is defined firstly by its service mission and secondly its membership benefits, such…
Estate planning is not just for older adults. Estate planning is not just for wealthy people. Instead, estate planning is an opportunity for people of any age and wealth category to direct who will inherit their money and property, and to suggest who will make medical and financial decisions on their behalf if they are…
Think your taxes are too high? There is one tax you can appeal in Missouri…the property tax. Our firm represents clients to reduce their property tax burden. While most other taxes are strictly imposed upon taxpayers, Missouri provides for an appeal procedure when property owners believe their county assessor has excessively valued their real property…
According to a recent article published by caring.com, only 42 percent of adults in the United States have taken the time to obtain estate planning documents such as a Last Will & Testament or Trust. For those adults in the United States with minor children, the percentage is alarmingly smaller. Just 36 percent of those…
Digital assets are simply defined as content that is stored digitally. Some common types of digital assets include photos, music, videos, power point presentations, Excel spreadsheets, Word documents, logos and other branded graphics, audio files, PDF’s, and access codes to bank accounts, credit card accounts, investments, and the like. For some, these assets comprise a…
If you believe estate planning should only be addressed by senior citizens, or those with terminal conditions, or wealthy individuals, you are mistaken. The fact is every adult can benefit from estate planning regardless of age, health, or wealth. Let me repeat that sentence…every adult can benefit from estate planning regardless of age, health, or…
Digital assets are simply defined as content that is stored digitally. Some common types of digital assets include photos, music, videos, power point presentations, Excel spreadsheets, Word documents, logos and other branded graphics, audio files, PDF’s, and access codes to bank accounts, credit card accounts, investments, and the like. For some, these assets comprise a…
“Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Benjamin Franklin, in a letter to Jean-Baptiste Le Roy, 1789. Benjamin Franklin was correct. Death is inevitable for all of us. As a result, each Missourian should…
