We may enjoy watching courtroom drama in movies, TV and on stage, but when it comes to our own lives, most people will do just about anything to avoid an estate battle. A “No Contest” provision is an attempt to preclude this and to give anyone who might be thinking about an estate battle a…
The form of ownership is a key factor in structuring an estate plan. This is true primarily because the form of ownership governs the transferability of the interests.
Most of us have heard the quote from Benjamin Franklin, ‘In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.’
Losing a loved one is hard enough, but learning that you were not included in their estate plan may be devastating, especially when this comes
If you ask any attorney about estate planning, they will tell you a trust is a good idea because it will help you avoid “probate.”
When there is a will contest, one of the first questions that always comes up is focused on testamentary capacity. That is because Wills require
You’ve spent your working life building up your retirement through a 401(k) and now that you are getting a divorce, you don’t know what is
Earlier this year Governor Parsons signed into law Senate Bill 224, modifying Missouri Rule 56.01. This bill went into effect August 28, 2019, implementing Missouri’s
As closely held business owners know, their financial plans, retirement plans and estate plans are inextricably linked to the value of the business.
Estate planning might not be the first topic to come to mind after the purchase of your first home. After all, you are young, healthy,
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