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Can you revoke an irrevocable trust? Recent news sheds light on the complexities of challenging an ironclad legal structure.
Murdoch’s succession plan sheds light on whether an irrevocable trust can truly be changed, revealing key insights for estate planning.
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.
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.
Discover the challenges of sibling conflicts over family inheritance. Find helpful tips for resolving disputes and communication issues.
When there's bad blood over an inheritance, you can challenge the trustee—but try talking first.
Discover how to safeguard your property and qualify for long-term care with Medicaid in Missouri. Learn about asset protection plans and exemption criteria.
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.
Discover how Formula Law can prevent estate disputes like Tony Bennett's case and ensure harmony for Missouri families.
An irrevocable trust must be carefully funded, structured and managed to achieve both asset protection and tax planning.
Get the latest information on the 2025 estate tax and gift tax exemption. Understand the potential impact on your estate planning decisions
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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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.
Learn how to pass your family home to heirs seamlessly and avoid probate with the help of estate planning attorneys.
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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Understanding Medicaid planning vs. estate planning: discover the key distinctions and benefits of each strategy in St. Louis.