St. Louis Law Blog
6 Reasons to Call a Family Law Office
Divorce is an overwhelming process for everyone. If you're thinking about filing for divorce your spouse has already initiated the process, it may be time to call in some help. That's where an attorney who specializes in family law matters will be critical for...
Intestate succession in Missouri
Most of our readers understand that it is important for men and women to have personal estate plans in place so that their end-of-life wishes are respected with regard to the distribution of their assets. When does not have a will or other testamentary documents...
Types of estate administration for probate
As people grow older in Missouri, the type of responsibilities they have change and their priorities change as well. Many are focusing on retirement and what they need in order to stop working and live the lifestyle they would like to live during it. They also should...
Effective methods of reducing estate tax
When you have a lot of assets, you have the potential to lose some of what you have worked to amass to estate taxes if their value exceeds a certain level. There are, however, certain things Missouri residents can do to reduce the amount of their estate that...
Buying commercial real estate is more complex than residential
Both residential and commercial real estate are bought and sold often, but the process and complications involved in each type of sale differ. Purchasing residential property tends to be a little bit easier and there is a fairly established procedure for purchasing...
Funding a trust after executing it is very important
There are many unexpected things that happen in people's lives in Missouri. These can include problems with their homes, car accidents, illnesses and other things. However, people know that these types of events are possible and therefore they try to plan based on the...
Key aspects of a trust
You desire to protect your loved ones, when possible. A proper estate plan can aid in your efforts even after you are gone. One possible aspect of an estate plan is a trust. Before selecting one for your plan, consider a few important aspects. How it...
Guiding people through the probate process in Missouri
Everyone in Missouri will lose family members throughout their lives. The family members of the deceased will leave a lot of memories for their loved ones. They will also leave all of their property. This property will be given to people who were left for family...
Common title defects to be aware of when purchasing a home
Buying a home is a very important time in many people's lives in Missouri. It is a major purchase and a lot of thought needs to go into the decision. People may look at many, many homes prior to deciding the best one to purchase. There are many different aspects that...
Important considerations for wills in blended families
There are several things parties must do when blending a family. Planning for the future is one. If you have a blended family, you should consider updating or creating a proper estate plan. In preparation, consider a few important items. Designated beneficiaries...
