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Estate planning is a critical process involving significant decisions about how your assets and properties will be distributed after your death. Many believe estate planning is only necessary for the elderly or those with substantial assets. However, it is essential…

Estate planning is a crucial process that ensures your assets and properties are distributed according to your wishes after your death. However, the probate process can be complex and overwhelming for your loved ones, especially if you have a large…

Probate is the legal process of administering a person’s estate after they have passed away. In Missouri, probate can be a complicated and time-consuming process, but it’s an essential step for ensuring that the decedent’s assets are properly distributed to…

Probate court is a legal process that is required when a person passes away and their estate needs to be settled. The purpose of probate court is to ensure that the deceased person’s assets are distributed according to their wishes,…

No one wants to think about their own death or a serious medical emergency, but the truth is that unexpected events can happen at any time. That’s why having a living will is so important. A living will is a…

Over the past few years, our team at Polaris Estate Planning and Elder Law, have been dedicated to providing excellence in customer service resulting in many happy clients. In doing so, our commitment and focus has taken us on a…

The world of estate planning is full of misconceptions and one of the most dangerous is that unmarried and unattached individuals don’t need an estate plan. Nothing could be further from the truth. Every adult needs an estate plan but…

When most folks think about estate planning they think about wills, trusts, and other asset-management tools. An estate plan is synonymous with financial organization and leaving everything in order for one’s heirs. And while, yes, this is a big part…

Estate planning is a life-long project. As soon a person reaches the age of majority, they gain full control of their medical and financial affairs. This is great and yet with new responsibility comes new risk. Even if a young…

If you’re the pragmatic type, one of your New Year’s Resolutions may have been finally getting your estate in order. However, if you’re human, you might not have gotten around to it. The promises we make in January are often…