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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...

Why do you need to create your estate plan? If you don't think you have an estate plan, you do—it's called Missouri's intestate laws.  Missouri will divide your property.  If you have no family, your property escheats to state ownership. Let's look at the reasons why you need to take charge of yo...

Thinking about estate planning? Here is a basic estate planning checklist of documents that you may want to consider or ask about.

You want to protect your family with estate planning. You have different types of assets and want to decide how to leave your assets. There are beneficiaries and heirs. There are different types of beneficiaries. This offers information on designating beneficiaries. What is a designated beneficiary and when do you list them?

What is the right estate plan for you? A true estate plan is one that is tailored to meet the needs of the individual or family. Does a last will and testament meets your needs? A single person may need something different than a young married couple or married with children. Do you need a last will and testament or a revocable living trust? Are there special needs? Do you need a plan for pets? Your Estate Ally gives personal care service and is a law firm dedicated creating an estate plan that is a true fit for you.

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.

We started hearing about gray divorces from the lives of politicians and celebrities.  Divorces for people is trending. Your estate plan must change if you divorce or newly widowed. Your Estate Ally will guide you through this difficult time to peace of mind in your estate planning.

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...