If you die without a will in Missouri what happens?

If you die without a will in Missouri what happens?
If you die without a will in Missouri, this is called dying intestate and your estate is divided according to Missouri law. Here’s an example of why it’s important to [...]
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The true costs of probate: money / time / sanity…
A primary goal of almost all of my estate planning clients is to avoid probate. Probate is the process by which the assets of a decedent are administered through the [...]
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Case Study: Guardianship choices where couple is divorced and have minor children…
Case Study: Guardianship choices Mom and Dad are recently divorced and have a Daughter, age 5, together.  The custody arrangement is that Mom has primary custody during the week and [...]
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Lessons from Paul Walker’s estate plan…
Paul Walker was famous for playing in the “Fast and Furious” movies.   He died in a tragic car accident in November 2013 and was a relatively young man.  His [...]
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Avoiding probate with a revocable living trust…
AVOIDING PROBATE WITH A REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST The most common way to avoid probate is by establishing and funding a Revocable Living Trust.  This type of trust is often just [...]
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Article: The Impact of Divorce on Your Estate Plan…
If you or anyone you know is facing divorce or is divorced, please read the helpful article below… Impact of Divorce on Your Estate Plan  
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Very professional office staff. Timely service…
Appreciated services that I received and help completing powers of attorney and will.  Very professional office staff.  Timely service.  Will recommend to friends and family. Thanks! Cathy R. November 6, [...]
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Answered every question with expertise…
At Legacy Law Center, I was treated with the utmost courtesy by Charles Moore.  He answered every question with expertise and patience and instructed me how to maintain accurate accounts [...]
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Estate Planning 101: What is a pourover will?
A pour-over will is a will used in conjunction with a revocable living trust to dispose of property owned by a person at their death which not transferred to the [...]
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Estate Planning 101: Difference between Heir and a Beneficiary
Estate Planning 101: What is the difference between an heir and a beneficiary? An heir is a person entitled to distribution of an asset or property interest under applicable state law, if [...]
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