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Stay prepared for the future with an updated will. Find out the key times when you should consider making changes to your will to protect your wishes.

Here’s When You Need to Update Your Will

You need to keep it up-to-date and make changes after certain events occur to ensure that your assets will be distributed according to your wishes when you pass.
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Top 5 Things to Expect on Your First Call with an Estate Planning Attorney

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Discover the challenges of sibling conflicts over family inheritance. Find helpful tips for resolving disputes and communication issues.

Is It Common for Siblings to Fight Over the Family Inheritance?

When there's bad blood over an inheritance, you can challenge the trustee—but try talking first.
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Discover how to safeguard your property and qualify for long-term care with Medicaid in Missouri. Learn about asset protection plans and exemption criteria.

Can You Protect Property and Qualify for Long-Term Care with Medicaid in Missouri?

A person requiring long-term care in a nursing home will often require Medicaid benefits to pay for that care as nursing homes costs can average anywhere from $10,000 to $15,000 monthly.
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Discover how Formula Law can prevent estate disputes like Tony Bennett's case and ensure harmony for Missouri families.

Should You have an Irrevocable Trust?

An irrevocable trust must be carefully funded, structured and managed to achieve both asset protection and tax planning.
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Get the latest information on the 2025 estate tax and gift tax exemption. Understand the potential impact on your estate planning decisions

Estate Planning Checklist to Keep You Focused

For people nearly or newly retired, who potentially still have decades ahead for their assets to compound and grow, estate taxes are a huge concern.
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What Do You Do If You Suspect an Elderly Family Member Is Being Financially Abused in Missouri?

Although many cases go unreported, the National Council on Aging suggests that the financial exploitation of the elderly may amount to a staggering $36.5 billion annually. That may just be the tip of the iceberg.
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Learn how to pass your family home to heirs seamlessly and avoid probate with the help of estate planning attorneys.

What’s the Best Way to Pass the Family Home to Heirs?

There are many ways to hand down a house—from gifts to outright sales, irrevocable and revocable trusts to wills—each with different benefits and drawbacks.
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What’s the Difference between Medicaid Planning and Estate Planning in St. Louis?

Understanding Medicaid planning vs. estate planning: discover the key distinctions and benefits of each strategy in St. Louis.
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Get the latest information on the 2025 estate tax and gift tax exemption. Understand the potential impact on your estate planning decisions

Estate Planning and Long-Term Care: How Can Seniors Living in Missouri Afford Skilled Nursing in Their Senior Years

High healthcare costs often do not align with the fixed income of older individuals, raising concerns about affordability and accessibility. We explore the need for long-term care, why Medicare and Medicaid are not long-term options, and estate planning to plan for skilled nursing care proactively.
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