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Many Missouri residents are very hands-on when it comes to creating their estate plans. Unfortunately, there’s no way for those residents to be as hands-on when it comes to carrying out those plans. That’s why they appoint someone to be the executor of their estate....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...