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Estate Planning 101: Four Essential Documents for Every College Student (and Parent)
August is on the horizon and with it, the time of year that students nationwide are preparing to ship off to college. The moment is at once exciting and stressful. New possibilities collide with new responsibilities… Read “Estate Planning 101: Four Essential Documents for Every College Student (and Parent)”
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Estate Planning FAQ: How to Navigate an Unequal Inheritance
There’s nothing like the question of how to divide an inheritance fairly to give parents nightmares. Likewise, there’s nothing like parents giving more money to one child to cause conflict between siblings. Because the… Read “Estate Planning FAQ: How to Navigate an Unequal Inheritance”
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Planning for the Future: How Does the New Expansion Impact Medicaid Eligibility?
In 2020 Missouri voters approved a Medicaid expansion ballot measure and, finally, this new legislation is giving fruit—albeit slowly. The Medicaid expansion came into full effect in the state in October 2021 and yet by… Read “Planning for the Future: How Does the New Expansion Impact Medicaid Eligibility?”
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Trust Lawyers: You May Need Two Guardians for Your Minor Children
People often struggle with deciding who will serve as guardian for their minor children if they pass away. As trust lawyers, we’ve walked hundreds of families through this process. Sometimes, the family situation… Read “Trust Lawyers: You May Need Two Guardians for Your Minor Children”
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What is a Conservatorship, Anyway?
If you follow the news (or even if you don’t), you’ve probably heard the term “conservatorship” more in the last year or two than ever before in your life. Both the Britney Spears conservatorship and the Amanda Bynes… Read “What is a Conservatorship, Anyway?”
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Writing a Will in Missouri: The Do’s and Don’ts of Each Approach
When you think about all that writing a will entails, it makes sense that there would be more than one way to accomplish the task. A will communicates your final wishes including how you want your assets to be… Read “Writing a Will in Missouri: The Do’s and Don’ts of Each Approach”
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Tax Deductible Donations and Estate Planning: Key Considerations When Making A Charitable Contribution
As tax season comes into full view a lot of people have tax deductible donations on their minds. While it may be too late to make a charitable contribution that counts against your 2021 taxable income, plenty of time… Read “Tax Deductible Donations and Estate Planning: Key Considerations When Making A Charitable Contribution”
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Living Trusts vs. Revocable Trust vs. Irrevocable Trusts: Understanding the Different Types of Trusts
Terminology is among the biggest barriers to estate planning. Many people understand the importance of protecting their assets and working to ensure their loved ones’ long-term financial well-being but are turned away… Read “Living Trusts vs. Revocable Trust vs. Irrevocable Trusts: Understanding the Different Types of Trusts”
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Overcoming the Fear of Financial Planning: 5 Simple Steps to Better Asset Management
January is so named because it is the month of Janus, the Roman god of beginnings, transitions, doorways, and endings. If there were ever a month to get over your fear of financial planning, then, January would be it… Read “Overcoming the Fear of Financial Planning: 5 Simple Steps to Better Asset Management”
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Digital Asset Management: What Are Digital Assets and Why Do They Matter to Estate Planning?
When most folks think about digital assets or digital property, they think about cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and other innovative technologies making headlines these days. Such items alongside… Read “Digital Asset Management: What Are Digital Assets and Why Do They Matter to Estate Planning?”