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When someone dies, one of the most common questions families ask is, "What happens to all of their personal belongings?" Personal property often carries sentimental value and can be the source of confusion or disagreement among family members. Understanding how personal property is transferred af...

 For many people there are two main assets: a personal residence and retirement plans. For many individuals, retirement accounts represent years of disciplined saving—and often make up one of the largest portions of their wealth. Without proper planning, however, those assets can be heavily...

A revocable living trust is a powerful estate planning tool that helps Missouri families protect assets, maintain privacy, avoid probate, and plan for incapacity. This article explains how revocable living trusts work, who benefits from them, and why working with a Missouri estate planning attorney near you who provides peace of mind through every stage of life.

Why a Missouri Advance Health Care Directive Is More Than a “Living Will” for Catholics Many Missouri Catholics assume their end‑of‑life wishes are handled because they have completed a “living will.” Often, that means signing the free Missouri Bar Health Care Directive—a standardized form commonly used by online form companies and hospitals.

Happy Holidays!  Now it's time to watch the year tick down. Then we ring in the New Year and watch the Ball drop. As you reflect on the year – Did you accomplish all your goals in 2022?  Life happens and maybe you didn't get to everything.  Do you know one goal that should not be put off?  Your E...

It's a daunting task to put together an estate plan in Missouri for yourself and maybe even a spouse. When you add children, the complexity increases.  If a child has special needs, it becomes imperative to have an estate plan in place—because you may be their only source of support socially, emo...

In today's world, more U.S. citizens are marrying foreign-born spouses. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 10% of marriages in the U.S. involve a foreign-born spouse. Estate Planning is different for those married to a foreign spouse. A Qualified Domestic Trust (QDOT) is a solution for this type of marriage. Learn more about QDOTS.

Let's explore estate planning, elder law and the law firm Your Estate Ally® . Who is Your Estate Ally®? Why choose Sheri Tucker as your estate planning or elder law attorney? Estate Planning changed over the years. Elder care and special needs is now an important part of estate planning today. staying up-to-date strengthens the attorney's ability to advocate for seniors and those with special needs. Learn more about Your Estate Ally and Sheri Tucker, attorney.

Why do you need an estate plan? Take a moment to stop and think about your family. Are you prepared for a life crisis? Do have a plan for emergencies or aging in place? Are your children protected? Do you keeping putting off peace of mind because you don't have an estate plan? Let's read why estate planning is needed and why you should work with a live, local attorney.

Typically, you may think that estate planning only covers real estate, financial accounts, and personal property.  However, there is another group of assets to consider: Intellectual Property.   Today, let's look at your estate plan and copyrights. What is Intellectual Property? What is Intellect...

How is a trademark connected to one's personal estate planning?  Why is estate planning important if you own a trademark? If you are a small business owner, you protect your building with commercial insurance. You write a business plan, you put your time and energy in your business to become succ...

Typically, you may think that estate planning only covers real estate, financial accounts, and personal property.  However, there is another group of assets to consider: Intellectual Property.   Let's look at the definition of intellectual property and its connection to estate planning. What is I...

There are the What Ifs to consider for estate planning.  What if I have children and die? What if someone wants grandma's wedding ring when I die? What if I have incapacity? The What Ifs exist but aren't always pleasant to think about. Still, it is the what ifs that make it important to put an es...

What is a Third-Party Special Needs Trust (SNT)? A Third-Party SNT is an estate planning tool that helps provide a quality of life. Often family members desire a way to provide for a child with a disability.  Parents with  child who has a disability should consider taking an extra step in estate ...

What happens if a person with special needs is injured? What happens when that person receives a settlement and is on government benefits? When should a person consider a First-Party Special Needs Trust? Estate Planning is important when a loved one relies on access to state services or governmen...