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Best Practices for Managing Your Relationship with Your Attorney

Lawyers have also played a dominant role in American politics. “The government of demo­cracy is favorable to the political pow­er of lawyers,” Alexis de Tocqueville wrote more than a century ago. Of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Indepen­dence, 25 were lawyers. In the mid-19th century, approximately 80 percent of the U.S. Congress were…

202404.18
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Unmarried Estate Planning: How to Ensure Your Assets Hit Their Intended Target

Estate planning is often considered a topic reserved for married couples or those with children. However, it is even more important for unmarried individuals to have a well-thought-out estate plan in place. Without one, the state will dictate how your assets are distributed, which may not align with your wishes. More importantly, people who are…

202311.01
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Hey Missouri pet owners! You can create an estate plan to address important topics for your pet

Americans love their pets. The American Veterinary Medicine Association (AVMA) reports that approximately 85 million American households have one or more dog, cat, bird, or horse, representing approximately 157 million pets. That number excludes specialty and exotic pets like fish, rabbits, rodents, reptiles, poultry, and livestock. Pets are often cherished, loved, and treated like family…

202308.21
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Important Legal Topics Pertinent to Senior Adult Bankruptcies

For those senior adults with unmanageable debt and few assets, filing for bankruptcy may be a viable option to reduce those overwhelming financial concerns. Bankruptcy is a legal process wherein debt is discharged or managed through court order when a qualified senior is unable to repay debts. In summary, bankruptcy is a life preserver for…

202305.31
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How Beneficiary Deeds help avoid probate

Forbes Advisor asked nearly two dozen financial and real estate experts whether a primary residence was a good investment. Several of the respondents, 57%, said that buying a house is a good investment, while 38% said it depends on certain factors.  The remaining 5% indicated that buying a home is not a sound investment. For many,…

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The pros and cons of senior adult marriages

Love is eternal and blind, isn’t it?  Afterall, we learn from the immortal lyrics in Time After Time, a song made popular by often controversial 80’s songstress, Cyndi Lauper, “If you’re lost you can look and you will find me, Time after time.  If you fall, I will catch you, I’ll be waiting.  Time after…