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What You Need to Know About Probate in Missouri
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… Read “What You Need to Know About Probate in Missouri”
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How to Prepare For Probate Court: A Guide for Executors and Beneficiaries
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… Read “How to Prepare For Probate Court: A Guide for Executors and Beneficiaries”
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Reasons Why You Need a Living Will
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 legal… Read “Reasons Why You Need a Living Will”
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Polaris Estate Planning and Elder Law Named a 2022 Law Firm 500 Honoree
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… Read “Polaris Estate Planning and Elder Law Named a 2022 Law Firm 500 Honoree”
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Single, No Dependents? Yes, You Still Need an Estate Plan
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… Read “Single, No Dependents? Yes, You Still Need an Estate Plan”
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Estate Planning 101: Understanding Medical Power of Attorney
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… Read “Estate Planning 101: Understanding Medical Power of Attorney”
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New Year, New You: Make This the Year you Finally Organize Your Estate
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… Read “New Year, New You: Make This the Year you Finally Organize Your Estate”
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Estate Planning Checklist: Five Things You Need to do Before New Years
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… Read “Estate Planning Checklist: Five Things You Need to do Before New Years”
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‘Tis the Season: How Charitable Giving Benefits Your Community and Your Estate
Modern Christmas is about a lot of things and yet giving has remained a core value of the holiday. When we gather with friends and family, we give our time. When we awaken on Christmas morning, we give gifts to our… Read “‘Tis the Season: How Charitable Giving Benefits Your Community and Your Estate”
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What is Probate Court and Should You Really Avoid It?
Probate court gets a bad rap. If you’ve been reading about estate planning, you’ve no doubt encountered the raft of articles warning you of how bad the process can get. The fees will eat you alive, they say; the process… Read “What is Probate Court and Should You Really Avoid It?”