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A person who passes away without leaving a valid will is said to die intestate. A will is a legal document that specifies how an individual wants to leave his or her property – which includes bank accounts, real estate, and...

The death of a loved one is a difficult time that can be made more difficult when someone decides to dispute or contest the will of that loved one. Contesting a will is a type of estate dispute that, unfortunately, many...

A will is a legal document that specifies how an individual wants to leave his or her property upon passing. If an individual passes away without a will, his or her property would be distributed according to Missouri’s...

When starting a business in Missouri, deciding whether to form a corporation, limited liability company (LLC) or some other type of business entity is one of the first legal issues you will encounter. It is also one of the...

You had your light-bulb moment, and now you are ready to introduce your innovative product or service to the world. But, before you go too far, you want to make sure that the legal side of your new business is in order....

There is no difference between a trust and a living trust. “Trust” is used as an umbrella term that encompasses trusts such as living trusts, special needs trusts, and joint trusts, to name only a few. Trusts are...

When starting a new business, the “legalese” is often near the bottom of most founders’ to-do lists. Product development, relationship development, breaking the mold – these are the things that are going to help you...

When starting a new business, it is critical to be proactive about protecting your personal assets and putting your company in a favorable position to achieve sustainable growth both now and in the future. This means giving...

Times are changing. The world is changing. Given the current events and what may be considered our “new normal,” we understand that individuals and families may be re-evaluating everything from retirement plans to routine...

Crafting an estate plan is an important part of everyone’s life regardless of wealth, age and medical condition. Your sudden incapacitation from an illness or injury or the untimely death of a loved one who did not have an...