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Fans of the popular television show Succession may be somewhat familiar with what happens when a person dies without a solid will, but the laws will be different from state to state. If you die without a will in Missouri,...

If you’ve been thinking about setting up a living trust, you probably already know that a living trust’s revocability gives it the kind of flexibility that makes it an ideal estate planning tool.  Most people set up...

If you’ve been looking into doing some estate planning for any particular length of time, you’ve likely discovered how useful trusts can be, especially revocable trusts.  You’ve probably also come across information...

If you’re thinking about creating a plan for how your estate should be handled, then you’re probably wondering whether you should create a will or a trust as part of your estate plan. While there are some definite...

People decide to give to charities for a variety of reasons, whether it’s to honor a loved one or make good use of the wealth they acquired in their lifetime. Aside from the enormous benefits a charitable giving plan can...

Like a will, a living trust is a legal framework in which your assets and property can be stored. In Missouri, trusts are typically established by a binding legal document executed by a Springfield trust lawyer and naming a...

There is no difference between a trust and a living trust. “Trust” is used as an umbrella term that encompasses trusts such as living trusts, special needs trusts, and joint trusts, to name only a few. Trusts are...

Let a Springfield Irrevocable Trust Attorney Help You Plan Your Estate Establishing a trust is one of the most common and effective ways of protecting assets. And when even higher levels of asset protection are necessary, an...

Farmers who have more than one child have an estate planning dilemma. The most valuable property they have is almost always the land and the farm equipment. If all of the children are not interested in farming, it can be...

Many seniors in the U.S. fall victim to living trust scammers who scare and intimidate their victims into purchasing worthless, unnecessary trusts. Seniors need to know what to look out for to avoid being victims. Going...