Legal Resolutions for Your Real Estate Needs

Two of the most important estate planning tools are a living trust and a will. These legal processes both have distinct benefits and characteristics. Understanding the differences between the two can help you determine which best serves your needs – or if it is in your best interest to have both a living trust...

Probate is a legal process that may be required to administer the estate of a deceased person. The probate court can supervise the fulfillment of a will if one is left behind. Without a will, probate will distribute assets to beneficiaries based on Missouri law. Since probate can be complicated, time-consuming and lead to...

Having an estate plan can give you significant peace of mind regarding the future of your assets, property and estate. If your estate plan is out of date and does not accurately reflect your current situation, goals or state laws, however, this could be detrimental to your carefully laid plans. It is critical to...