The purpose of probate
Most people have probably heard of probate in the context of it being something they should avoid at all costs. However, not everyone is able to keep their end-of-life estate out of this legal process. Missouri residents who want to avoid probate should talk to their estate planning attorneys about how to accomplish their...
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How to choose an executor
So you’ve made the decision to draft a will. That’s great! Creating an estate plan is an important first step to protecting your hard-earned assets. A will also saves your family from further heartache and confusion if you become incapacitated or fall victim to a serious accident. By now, though, you have probably realized...
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Who needs an estate plan? the answer: everyone.
After the death of a celebrity or wealthy public figure, it is not uncommon for Missouri residents to hear about the details of their end of life estates. They may discover that the decedents elected to give their money to charity, or in the case of recording artist, Prince, that there was no estate...
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