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Do I Need a Will or a Trust in Missouri? How to Know the Difference One of the most common estate planning questions Missouri residents ask is whether a will or a trust is the right place to start. Many people assume they...

Trusts, particularly revocable trusts, are powerful and versatile estate planning tools, but merely creating a trust is only part of the process. Trusts must be funded if they are to accomplish their purposes. Generally,...

Many Missourians think estate planning is a one-off endeavor in which, once their will is signed, sealed, and delivered (so to speak), they are good to go. And while wills are highly effective estate planning instruments for...

Limited liability companies (LLCs) are versatile legal entities that offer the liability protections of corporations and the operational flexibility and tax advantages of partnerships and sole proprietorships. The central...

You might think trusts are irrelevant to your lifestyle. After all, trusts are really only for the uber-wealthy to leave funds for their children, right? Wrong! Contrary to popular belief, trusts are not only for the very...

Growing old is not cheap. As of the date of publication, the average cost of a private room in a skilled nursing facility in Missouri is roughly $7,400 per month. And that’s just for skilled nursing care; many seniors may...

Picture this: You’re in the hospital after a bad fall, you have bills piling up, and your doctor needs a decision about surgery. Do you have someone you trust to handle those issues and make those decisions on your behalf...

When thinking of estate planning, most people’s minds probably go straight to wills. And while wills are not necessarily the best way to accomplish all estate planning goals, they are powerful instruments that can serve...

Seniors are one of the most common targets of scams, fraud, and financial abuse. According to the FBI’s 2024 IC3 Annual Report, the bureau received nearly 150,000 complaints from individuals aged 60 and over, totaling...

Estate planning can be complicated (which is one of the reasons why so many people put it off). There are several considerations at play, among them passing your wealth to your children, planning for your long-term care, and...