Estate Planning & Elder Law Articles — page 6
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5 Reasons High-Earners in St. Louis Keep Putting Off Their Estate Plan
Written by: Attorney Scott Stork You are good at this. You built a career that most people would envy. You manage complexity at work every single day. You make hard decisions, meet deadlines, and provide for your family… Read “5 Reasons High-Earners in St. Louis Keep Putting Off Their Estate Plan”
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When One Sibling Does All the Work: How to Handle Unequal Caregiving in an Estate Plan
Written by: Attorney Raymond Chandler You are the one who shows up. You manage the medications, drive to the appointments, handle the paperwork, and field the calls from the care facility. Your siblings are present on… Read “When One Sibling Does All the Work: How to Handle Unequal Caregiving in an Estate Plan”
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Dad Needs a Nursing Home. Now What? A Step-by-Step Guide for Missouri Families.
Written by: Attorney Anne Harris You didn’t expect the conversation to go this way. Maybe it started with a fall, a diagnosis, or a phone call from a doctor saying your dad can no longer safely live at home. Now you’re… Read “Dad Needs a Nursing Home. Now What? A Step-by-Step Guide for Missouri Families.”
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What Happens If Your Beneficiary Dies Before You? How to Protect Your Estate Plan
Written by: Attorney Marcus Tecarro You spent decades building something worth protecting. The retirement accounts, the house, the investments — you did the work, made the sacrifices, and got the plan in place. But… Read “What Happens If Your Beneficiary Dies Before You? How to Protect Your Estate Plan”
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The Life Events That Quietly Break an Estate Plan
Written by: Attorney Scott Stork You did the right thing. At some point, you sat down with an attorney, worked through the hard questions, and put a plan in place. You have a will, maybe a trust, probably some… Read “The Life Events That Quietly Break an Estate Plan”
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How to Financially Support Adult Children Without Wrecking Your Own Retirement
Written by: Attorney Raymond Chandler You worked for decades to build a stable financial future. Now, just as retirement is coming into focus, your adult children need help, and saying no feels almost impossible. Maybe… Read “How to Financially Support Adult Children Without Wrecking Your Own Retirement”
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The Family Home Is Too Big Now — Should You Sell, Keep, or Pass It On?
Written by: Attorney Anne Harris You walk past the empty bedrooms more often than you probably should. The house that once felt like controlled chaos — backpacks by the door, a full dinner table, someone always needing… Read “The Family Home Is Too Big Now — Should You Sell, Keep, or Pass It On?”
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How Do I Start the Estate Planning Conversation with My Parents?
Written by: Attorney Marcus Tecarro You already know the conversation needs to happen. Maybe your dad had a health scare recently, or your mom is starting to struggle with things she used to handle easily. Maybe you’ve… Read “How Do I Start the Estate Planning Conversation with My Parents?”
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Where Are My Parents’ Important Documents, and What Should You Have Access To?
Written by: Attorney Scott Stork You’re already managing more than most people realize. Doctor’s appointments, prescription pickups, insurance calls, your own household, your own kids, and somewhere in the middle of all… Read “Where Are My Parents’ Important Documents, and What Should You Have Access To?”
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Medicaid Asset Protection Strategies in Missouri
Written by: Attorney Raymond Chandler When a parent needs nursing home care and someone mentions the monthly cost, the math hits fast. At $7,000 to $10,000 or more per month, a family that spent decades building… Read “Medicaid Asset Protection Strategies in Missouri”