Every year, thousands of couples in Missouri are either contemplating a divorce, going through a divorce or recovering from the aftermath. And in some cases, it's hard to fully understand how a marriage went from fulfilling to fractured. The signs of a marriage headed...
Year: 2023
Why you should avoid social media during your divorce
Divorce can be a stressful time, and it can be tempting to turn to social media as an outlet for expressing feelings or seeking support. However, using social media during this period can potentially harm your case in front of a Missouri judge. Social media can be...
Determining if an estate planning attorney’s fees are reasonable
Many Missouri residents work with an estate planning attorney to ensure their affairs are in order. However, one common concern is whether the fees charged by estate planning attorneys are reasonable. Understand the type of fee arrangement There are different types of...
Helping your loved one execute a power of attorney
As our family members and loved ones age in Missouri, planning for their future care and well-being becomes a top priority. One of the essential tools for this purpose is a power of attorney (POA). The POA is a legal document that a person uses to choose someone they...
What are the best parenting schedules?
Divorced Missouri couples who have young children will need to come up with a parenting plan for child custody. If there’s an agreement, it’s submitted to the court and a judge can make it official. These are some of the best potential parenting schedules. 2-2-3...
Is nesting right for you and your children?
Figuring out family dynamics during a divorce can be challenging as each family has specific needs. One of the options that some Missouri parents whose marriage has come to an end might consider is nesting. What is nesting? When families choose the nesting...
Lawsuits over misrepresentation in property sales
Missouri residents who put their homes on the market do everything they can to make their properties as attractive as possible to potential buyers, and they also take steps to conceal or minimize issues that could jeopardize a sale. Moving a piece of furniture to...
Advanced directives and their purpose in estate planning
Advance directives in Missouri are legal documents that allow individuals to plan for their medical care if they cannot make decisions for themselves. These documents can include a living will, a do not resuscitate (DNR) order and a durable power of attorney for...
How to use portability in your Missouri estate plan
Most Missouri residents won’t have to deal with some of our government’s most complicated rules regarding estate taxes. However, if your family is wealthy, you might be impacted by the latest IRS change which could reduce the estate taxes levied at the time of a...