Business Succession Planning: Family-Owned Businesses
BUSINESS SUCCESSION PLANNING:  FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESSES             Business succession planning for family-owned businesses is vitally important to their survival after the death of the founder(s).  By some estimates, for example, more [...]
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Legal Plan Benefits Estate Plan
LEGAL PLAN BENEFITS:  A HUGE REASON TO GET AN ESTATE PLAN             In the last decade or so, legal plan benefits have become very popular in Corporate America.  One of [...]
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Power Of Attorney – 5 Reasons Why It’s Important
POWER OF ATTORNEY:  FIVE REASONS WHY IT’S SO IMPORTANT A power of attorney is a legal document that allows a principal (one person) to allow another person (an agent or [...]
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Five Trustee Duties in Missouri…
FIVE TRUSTEE DUTIES IN MISSOURI                 The job of a trustee, generally speaking, is to administer the trust.  A trustee, in fact, has a fiduciary duty to the beneficiaries of [...]
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IMPORTANT PROVISIONS TO INCLUDE IN YOUR LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
IMPORTANT PROVISIONS TO INCLUDE IN YOUR LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Creating a last will and testament is an important aspect of estate planning.  But your will should include certain provisions [...]
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What Does A Trust Lawyer Cost?
WHAT DOES A TRUST LAWYER COST?               If you are considering creating an estate plan that includes a trust, you may be asking yourself what does a trust lawyer cost? [...]
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Why Should I Hire a Trust Litigation Attorney?
Estate Planning Law Firm Litigation is generally an emotional process, especially when several family members are arguing and disputing their legacy. Navigating probate court can be a frustrating, tiring, and [...]
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Missouri Residents: Dying Without A Will…
Missouri Residents: Dying Without a Last Will and Testament When a Missouri resident passes away without a Last Will and Testament, the Missouri Probate Code outlines the intestacy succession laws [...]
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DO’s AND DONT’s WHEN NAMING A LIFE INSURANCE BENEFICIARY…
DO’s AND DONT’s WHEN NAMING A LIFE INSURANCE BENEFICIARY Here are some things you should do and things you should not do when naming a beneficiary on a life insurance [...]
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