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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...

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...

You’ve probably heard the word “probate” before, and if you have, it likely was not discussed in a positive light. Attorneys and other professionals often speak of the advantages of avoiding probate, but why, exactly,...

In the estate planning realm, power of attorney is among the simplest, most powerful, and most versatile instruments available. Simply put, a power of attorney allows you (the principal) to appoint someone else (the attorney...

Imagine this scenario: You are a teller at a bank and have been dealing with a particular customer (we’ll call her Jen) for several years. One day, instead of Jen coming in herself to take care of her banking needs, a...

A recent case from a neighboring state illustrates the importance of specificity in advance directives — as well as the importance of choosing a healthcare attorney in fact who will carry them out.  Lynne Chesley, an...

Elder planning is an essential component of the aging process. It is also one of the most important things you will ever do, as the decisions you make now can affect your medical care, financial standing, and quality of life...

The Millennial generation is the largest generation in the U.S., with a population of about 73 million. The generation encompasses individuals born between the years of 1981 and 1996, which now puts the oldest Millennials...