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How to Leave Your Home to a Loved One

  • Selecting the Ideal Executor for Your Estate
    Selecting the Ideal Executor for Your Estate
    In the journey of estate planning, one critical decision often overlooked is the selection of an executor. This individual plays a pivotal role in ensuring your wishes are carried out after you're gone. Whether you're a parent with children, part of a peak-earning couple, enjoying retirement, or considering nursing home
  • Strategies to Avoid Probate and Explore Alternatives
    Strategies to Avoid Probate and Explore Alternatives
    Probate, the legal process of validating a will, can be a time-consuming and costly affair. As you embark on your estate planning journey, understanding how to navigate probate and exploring alternatives is key to ensuring a smoother transition of your assets. In this blog post, we'll delve into effective strategies
  • Navigating the Basics of Wills and Taking the First Step
    Navigating the Basics of Wills and Taking the First Step
    In the journey of life, one of the most profound ways to express your love and care for your family is by ensuring a secure future through estate planning. As parents, peak-earning couples, or individuals in retirement, understanding the basics of wills is a pivotal first step towards safeguarding your
  • Guardianship: Your Family’s Safety Net in Estate Planning
    Guardianship: Your Family’s Safety Net in Estate Planning
    Embarking on the journey of estate planning is like creating a safety net for your family's future. At Polaris Estate Planning & Elder Law in St. Charles, Missouri, we understand that for young families with kids, the heart of this journey lies in the thoughtful selection of guardians. This blog
  • Navigating the Pitfalls: The Problems with the DIY Approach to Estate Planning
    Navigating the Pitfalls: The Problems with the DIY Approach to Estate Planning
    Greetings from Polaris Estate Planning & Elder Law in the heart of St. Charles, Missouri, where we understand that planning for the future is a journey best undertaken with expertise and care. In today's digital age, the temptation to take a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) approach to estate planning is strong, but