Legal Insights for Real Estate & Estate Planning

Key Takeaways Estate planning lets you decide who receives your assets and how they are managed after you die. A complete plan typically includes a will, power of attorney, healthcare directive, and possibly a trust. Listing assets and naming beneficiaries are essential first steps in building your plan. Common mistakes include delaying the process,...

Key Takeaways If no guardian is named in a will, a Missouri court will appoint one based on the child's best interests. Probate is the court-supervised process of settling a deceased person's estate, including decisions affecting minor children. A proper estate plan allows parents to choose guardians and protect assets outside of court supervision....

Key Takeaways Universal Relevance: Estate planning is for young adults and modest estates, not just the wealthy or elderly. Wish Fulfillment: Ensures assets, accounts, and possessions go to designated loved ones or charities while avoiding family conflicts. Healthcare Agency: Establishes advance directives and medical power of attorney to honor medical preferences if incapacitated. Business...