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Important Legal Documents for Caregivers

Growing older is not the blessing some expected, nor is it the curse others feared. It likely falls somewhere in the middle. But, according to a 2009 Pew Research Center report, older adults do report experiencing fewer of the benefits of aging than they expected, such as spending more time with family members, traveling more…

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Pros and cons of a payable on death (POD) beneficiary for your assets

When creating your estate plan, it is important to understand the difference between probate and non-probate assets. Probate assets are those subject to court administration in a process through which a court determines how to distribute your property after you die. Some assets are distributed to heirs by the court as probate assets while others…

202303.14
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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…

202302.23
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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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Identifying Elder Abuse in Missouri

Elder abuse is often referred to as a silent problem; a problem that affects the dignity, security, and safety of some American seniors every day.  Elder abuse includes various forms of abuse such as physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, exploitation, emotional abuse, and abandonment.  According to statistics published by the National Council on Aging (NCOA),…

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Do you need a trust?

As a wise consumer, you will soon be meeting with an attorney to discuss an estate plan and when you do it is likely you will discuss the use of a trust. A living trust is a legal arrangement you establish during your lifetime to protect assets and direct distribution after your death.  It is…

202007.22
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Guns and Missouri seniors

In the wake of a recent, controversial event occurring in St. Louis, Missouri involving attorneys Mark McCloskey and his wife Patricia McCloskey, who displayed guns in an attempt to protect their home and lives from trespass and harm, this article does not seek to express a political position on gun ownership and possession. Instead, it…

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A practical guide to guardianship and conservatorship in Missouri (part 2 of 2)

This article continues our examination of the guardianship and conservatorship process in Missouri. We pick up the process after the adjudication hearing is held… If the Petitioner proves by a preponderance of the evidence that the Respondent is incapacitated or disabled, or both, the court will seek to determine the degree of supervision necessary for…

201411.07
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Todd Miller hired as prosecutor for the Village of Four Seasons, Missouri

On November 6, 2014, Todd Miller accepted the role as prosecuting attorney for the Village of Four Seasons, Missouri.  The Village of Four Seasons, Missouri is located in Camden County, encompasses approximately 4.59 square miles of which, 4.52 square miles is land and 0.007 square miles is water.  According to a 2010 census, the Village…

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Property Tax Appeals

But for a few exceptions, the majority of homes and real properties are worth less than they were ten years ago.  That is the bad news.  The good news is that a soft real estate market is the perfect opportunity to review, appeal, and potentially reduce property taxes.  Among all cost-control measures, lowering a property…