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Planning your family’s future starts best with an early roadmap, there’s no such thing as too soon.
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Rapidly rising long-term care expenses can deplete a lifetime of savings in a matter of months
Most families aren’t prepared for care costs that can exceed $10,000 a month. Without a solid plan, you could face unexpected financial strain, forced asset sales, high fees, and family conflict.
An experienced estate planning attorney in St. Charles County can help you safeguard what you’ve worked hard to build. You’ll discover how to preserve your wealth, qualify for available benefits, and ensure peace of mind for your loved ones.
When age or illness makes handling daily responsibilities difficult, you can choose a trusted person to take over on your behalf.
You define clear guidelines so they carry out your wishes just as you would.
A durable financial power of attorney allows your designated agent to pay bills, manage investments, and protect your accounts when you’re unable to do so.
It only takes effect under the specific conditions you set
Allow a trusted individual to make medical decisions for you if needed.
They’ll act according to your documented wishes, eliminating any uncertainty in an emergency.
An advance directive outlines the life-support treatments you wish to accept or decline.
It ensures that both doctors and family members respect your values without any misunderstanding.
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Next, we create a customized plan, selecting from wills, trusts, benefit plans, powers of attorney, and guardianships to suit your family’s specific needs.
You’ll receive clear guidance and documents crafted to comply with Missouri law, ensuring you bypass one-size-fits-all solutions and protect what matters most to you.
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A last will allows you to designate beneficiaries for your assets and appoint guardians for your minor children.
It becomes effective after your passing, ensuring your final wishes are honored.
A revocable trust allows you to transfer property either now or in the future.
It bypasses probate, maintains privacy, and offers flexibility to adjust the terms as your life evolves.
Once you fund an irrevocable trust, the assets are removed from your estate.
This action can protect them from creditors and help minimize possible estate taxes.
These specialized trusts protect your assets, allowing you to qualify for Medicaid without sacrificing your home or savings.
They offer a balance between securing necessary care and preserving financial stability.
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St. Charles County
1551 Wall Street, Suite 240
St. Charles, MO 63303
(636) 535-2733
O’Fallon
856 Waterbury Falls Dr. Suite 200
O’Fallon, MO 63368
(636) 422-5107
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St. Louis County
721 Emerson Road, Suite 120
St. Louis County, MO 63141
(314) 763-2739
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