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The most painful lessons about estate planning rarely surface during calm conversations at the kitchen table. They emerge in the courthouse, when families discover that a parent’s will forces them into Missouri’s probate process, or when a loved one’s outdated…

A sudden health scare can change the way families think about the future. In moments when medical decisions must be made quickly, uncertainty often brings stress and conflict. Without clear instructions in place, loved ones are left guessing—and sometimes disagreeing—about…

Owning rental property in Missouri is more than just a business—it’s a long-term strategy for building wealth, stability, and legacy. Yet few investors stop to consider what happens to their real estate portfolio if they suddenly become incapacitated or pass…

Estate planning for doctors in Missouri involves far more than distributing assets after death. For physicians, it is a proactive strategy to protect professional earnings, shield personal wealth from liability, and ensure both family and medical practice remain secure in…

When two families come together under one roof, love and commitment build the foundation—but the legal side of combining households tells a more complicated story.  Estate planning for blended families in Missouri isn’t just about deciding who inherits what. It’s…

The holiday season should be a time for family, reflection, and gratitude. Yet for many in Missouri, unresolved estate matters and looming probate concerns often steal the joy from what should be the most peaceful weeks of the year. Instead…

A sudden health scare has a way of shifting priorities overnight. What once felt like distant “someday” planning quickly becomes an urgent question: Is my family truly protected if something happens to me?  For many in Missouri, the reality of…

Business succession planning in Missouri is one of the most overlooked priorities for small business owners. For many Missouri entrepreneurs, the focus is on keeping doors open today—meeting payroll, serving customers, and staying competitive. Yet the greatest threat to long-term…

As you watch the sun rise over your Missouri fields this harvest season, counting bushels and calculating profits, there’s another number you should be thinking about: the percentage of family farms that survive to the third generation. The sobering reality?…

Did you know that even without a state estate tax, Missouri families with assets exceeding $13.61 million could still lose up to 40% of their wealth to federal estate taxes? While Missouri eliminated its state-level estate tax in 2005, many…