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When Do You Actually Need an Estate Planning Attorney? Most people do not think about estate planning until something changes. A new child. A home purchase. A parent needing care. A business that starts to grow faster than...

How Much Does Estate Planning Cost in Missouri? (2026 Local Guide) Most people start by asking what estate planning costs. What they usually need is a clear understanding of what they are actually paying for and whether the...

Do I Need a Will or a Trust in Missouri? Understanding 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...

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...

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...