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Take control of your future with a comprehensive estate plan. Protect your assets and ensure your loved ones are taken care of with proper legal documents.
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.
Discover how MOHealthNet Medicaid affects home ownership. Learn the estate recovery rules to safeguard your legacy in Missouri.
Understanding Medicaid planning vs. estate planning: discover the key distinctions and benefits of each strategy in St. Louis.
Learn how to simplify your estate for your heirs. Get started by updating and finalizing your estate planning documents.
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.
Elder law is emerging as part of a holistic estate plan to address medical, financial and incapacity issues as we age. This article examines elder law, the increasing necessity for attorneys in this field and where it fits in estate planning.
Learn about the dangers of financial elder abuse from family caregivers. Find out how to safeguard your loved ones from exploitation and manipulation.
Learn how to protect assets and become eligible for Medicaid with practical strategies, while avoiding questionable methods.
Discover how to safeguard your property and qualify for long-term care with Medicaid in Missouri. Learn about asset protection plans and exemption criteria.
Handling your parent's or spouse's financial affairs and long-term care planning is not for the faint of heart or a task for the unprepared. Having an experienced elder law attorney advocate for you who helps create a comprehensive estate plan benefits the family.