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The Critical Role of Attorneys in Estate Planning

Estate planning is a vital process that ensures an individual’s assets and wishes are properly managed, distributed, and protected after death. However, creating a comprehensive estate plan requires navigating a maze of complex legal, financial, and personal issues that, if not properly addressed, can lead to unintended consequences, costly mistakes, or even legal disputes. Attorneys…

202405.13
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Missouri Intestate Succession: How to Understand the Basics

Intestate succession refers to the legal process of distributing a deceased person’s assets when they have not left behind a valid will. Each state in the U.S. has its own set of laws that dictate how intestate succession works. In Missouri, these laws are found in the Missouri Revised Statutes, specifically in Chapter 474. Here…

202401.03
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You need a power of attorney and here is why!

When created properly, a power of attorney, (hereinafter, “POA”), is a legally binding estate planning document that provides its creator (principal or grantor) the important ability to appoint one or more people to act on their behalf in areas such as managing property, making medical decisions, or addressing financial affairs. Alarmingly, approximately 50% of American…