Estate Planning
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Trust vs. LLC
Read “Trust vs. LLC”
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Estate Plan Audit Checklist
Read “Estate Plan Audit Checklist”
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Does Missouri Have an Inheritance Tax?
Read “Does Missouri Have an Inheritance Tax?”
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Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax: Who It Actually Applies To
Read “Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax: Who It Actually Applies To”
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Polaris Named St Louis Magazine’s 2026 A-List Best Estate Planning Law Firm
St. Louis Magazine has named Polaris Estate Planning and Elder Law the Best Estate Planning Law Firm in its 2026 A-List Readers’ Choice Awards. We want to be clear about where this came from, because it changes what it… Read “Polaris Named St Louis Magazine’s 2026 A-List Best Estate Planning Law Firm”
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Six Mistakes That Can Undermine a Missouri Will
Written by: Attorney Scott Stork TL;DR Signing a document called a will doesn’t guarantee that a will is valid or that it will work as you intend.. In Missouri, a will has to meet specific requirements, and six common… Read “Six Mistakes That Can Undermine a Missouri Will”
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The Unfunded Trust Problem: Why So Many Missouri Living Trusts Don’t Actually Work
Written by: Attorney Raymond Chandler TL;DR A living trust only accomplishes its intended goals for assets it actually owns.. Many Missouri trusts were properly drafted and signed but never funded, meaning the home was… Read “The Unfunded Trust Problem: Why So Many Missouri Living Trusts Don’t Actually Work”
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Is a Living Trust Better Than a Will in Missouri?
Written by: Attorney Scott Stork TL;DR A living trust and a will each play an important role in estate planning, but they serve different purposes. A living trust can help properly funded assets avoid probate, provide… Read “Is a Living Trust Better Than a Will in Missouri?”
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How Do You Protect a Surviving Spouse in Missouri?
Written by: Marcus Tecarro TL;DR Protecting a surviving spouse involves much more than deciding who inherits your assets. A well-coordinated estate plan can help ensure your spouse has access to financial accounts,… Read “How Do You Protect a Surviving Spouse in Missouri?”
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Estate Planning Attorney St. Louis: When Do You Actually Need One?
Written by: Attorney Scott Stork TL;DR Professionals know they need an estate plan but keep putting it off. Without one, Missouri’s intestate succession laws decide who inherits, and a court, not the family, decides who… Read “Estate Planning Attorney St. Louis: When Do You Actually Need One?”