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Attorney Todd Miller elected 2nd Vice District Governor

Attorney, Todd Miller of the Law Office of Todd Miller, LLC in Jefferson City, Missouri was recently elected 2nd Vice District Governor of District 26-M7.  Miller’s responsibilities include supporting the other two district governors in the implementation of local and international Lions Club agendas.  Growing membership is Miller’s primary emphasis as service clubs like the…

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Speak with an elder law attorney before it is too late!

Okay sure, your life is calm now.  Perhaps you are retired or nearing retirement.  Perhaps your children are independent or nearing an age of independence.  But soon enough you will be a senior adult with completely different legal needs than your younger self.  While speeding tickets, dissolution of marriage and family law issues were paramount…

202212.16
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Part II – Preparing a loved one for a nursing home or residential care living

In part one of this two-part series, we discussed some of the important steps toward placing a loved one or friend in the care of a nursing home or residential care facility.  As we previously discovered, this is a very challenging topic for nearly everyone and requires bravery, patience, teamwork, and sometimes the help of…

202210.25
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Update your estate plan following divorce

Following any dissolution of marriage, a wise person updates their estate plan.  This step is particularly important if there are children or assets involved.  Approximately one-half of marriages in the United States end in divorce, and for most people involved, it is one of the worst experiences of their lives.  As a result, many participants…

202201.31
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Do You Need an Elder Law Attorney?

Who Are They?  In its 2015 National Lawyer Population by State report, the American Bar Association indicated there were 25,337 attorneys in Missouri.  Before you think that indicates we have more than enough attorneys, please note the ABA also reported that 11,656 of those attorneys are “Idle Attorneys” or those who are licensed and on…

202012.23
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Include digital assets in your estate plan

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…

202011.30
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Who decides what happens to your human remains?

“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…

202004.14
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A Last Will & Testament is Not Enough

Our law firm regularly receives inquiries from potential clients asking for a “simple Will” and how much they cost. While I never discount why people call and ask for an inexpensive solution to their estate planning problems, and I always appreciate their desire to establish a Will using our law firm, the question is analogous…

201710.23
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Todd Miller earns award from Missouri Bar

http://www.mobar.org/Media-Center/News-Blog/best-cle/miller-todd/ As posted on The Missouri Bar website August 30, 2017: “Todd Miller has made substantial contributions to the continuing legal education of Missouri’sattorneys by volunteering his time at various Missouri Bar CLE programs. Miller has served as a presenter for Hanging Out Your First Shingle and How to Start & Build a Successful Law…

201710.12
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Seniors and Alcoholism – A Growing Trend:

The Las Vegas mass killing was a tragic and senseless event. While some of our nation’s political leaders predictably stump about the dangers of some firearms, or in the alternative, predictably continue the fight to protect our well-established second amendment rights, alcohol is killing nearly three times more Americans each year than guns. Romans322.com, a…