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According to government statistics, a person turning 65 today has a nearly 70% chance of needing long-term care in their remaining years. Women require care for an average of 3.7 years while men, who have a shorter life expectancy, need an…

If you are unmarried and have no children, you are probably not financially responsible for anyone else. Does this mean you are exempt from having an estate plan? The answer is a resounding no. You still need to have a…

If you are a caretaker for a loved one with special needs, you may be concerned about what will happen to them if you were to suddenly become incapacitated or pass on. This concern is perfectly understandable. You want to…

Many people have heard of properly “funding” their trusts. What does this mean? When I speak to clients I give an analogy about what a trust is. I tell them that a trust is like a big suitcase. If you…

In 2011, the Missouri legislature enacted a law that enabled married couples to transfer property to a Qualified Spousal Trust (“QST”) and the property inside the QST would enjoy the same immunity from creditor claims if each spouse continued to…

If you have a trust as part of your estate plan, you will need to select someone, whether it be a friend, family member, or colleague, to serve as the trustee. This is a critical step because the trustee is…