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Planning for the Unexpected

February 15, 2021

Estate Planning, Legal Education Tagged With: intestacy, planning, probate

Planning for the Unexpected

It’s important to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, your state law dictates who gets your property and makes decisions for you. Read on to learn more about the prevalence of unexpected deaths and an example of what can happen without planning. Planning for the Unexpected … [Read more...] about Planning for the Unexpected

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Legal Education Tagged With: intestacy, planning, probate

Many Reasons to Plan

January 16, 2020

Estate Planning, Legal Education Tagged With: planning, privacy, probate

Many Reasons to Plan

Each of us will die eventually. This article looks at how planning can make our passing easier for our loved ones. Specifically, this article looks at how planning can maintain privacy for your loved ones. Many Reasons to Plan … [Read more...] about Many Reasons to Plan

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Legal Education Tagged With: planning, privacy, probate

Planning is Critical

May 30, 2019

Estate Planning, Legal Education Tagged With: blended family, intestacy, planning, probate

It’s important to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, your state law dictates who gets your property and makes decisions for you. Read on to learn more about a heart-breaking story of someone who didn’t plan and the consequences. Planning is Critical … [Read more...] about Planning is Critical

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Legal Education Tagged With: blended family, intestacy, planning, probate

Trusts for Privacy

November 21, 2018

Estate Planning, Legal Education Tagged With: Estate Planning, incapacity, privacy, probate, trusts

Trusts have many uses. Perhaps the most important is that they can provide privacy at death. Garry Shandling is thought to have used a trust to provide privacy for those he left behind. Trusts for Privacy … [Read more...] about Trusts for Privacy

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Legal Education Tagged With: Estate Planning, incapacity, privacy, probate, trusts

Your Executor – What Exactly Does He/She Do?

November 9, 2014

Estate Planning Tagged With: Estate Planning, executor, Last Will and Testament, probate

Although an estate plan can include numerous documents and tools, your Last Will and Testament is the foundation, or starting point. A properly drafted and executed Will can make or break your entire estate plan – as can the choice of executor. Unfortunately, people often overlook how important the role of executor is in the overall success of an estate plan. To make sure that you do not make that mistake, consider what your executor will be required to do: Locate your Will and all other … [Read more...] about Your Executor – What Exactly Does He/She Do?

Filed Under: Estate Planning Tagged With: Estate Planning, executor, Last Will and Testament, probate

What Are the Drawbacks of Probate in St. Louis?

June 18, 2014

Estate Planning Tagged With: drawbacks of probate in st. louis, Estate Planning, probate

If you are preparing to create an estate plan, or due to review and revise an existing plan, in St. Louis you have likely heard that probate avoidance is an important component of your estate plan. You may, however, not have a clear understanding of precisely why probate avoidance is such an important part of an estate plan. To understand why people choose to include probate avoidance strategies in their estate plan you need to understand the probate process better and the drawbacks of probate … [Read more...] about What Are the Drawbacks of Probate in St. Louis?

Filed Under: Estate Planning Tagged With: drawbacks of probate in st. louis, Estate Planning, probate

Probate in St Louis Missouri: Is It Always Required?

January 18, 2014

Estate Planning Tagged With: alternatives to probate, probate, probate in st louis missouri

When someone dies the assets owned by the deceased must be accounted for and transferred to the intended beneficiary or heir of the estate. Probate is the legal process by which these goals are accomplished. Formal probate can be a time consuming and costly process. The good news is that formal probate is not always required in Missouri. Upon the death of an individual the law requires that the deceased’s property be accounted for before it can be passed down to heirs or beneficiaries. To … [Read more...] about Probate in St Louis Missouri: Is It Always Required?

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Does Your Law Firm Do Probate?

December 18, 2013

Estate Planning Tagged With: Estate Planning, probate

If you recently found out that you were named as the executor of an estate, or you recently volunteered to be the personal representative of an estate, you may find that the job is much more time-consuming and complex than you realized. For this reason, most executors/PRs retain the services of an estate planning attorney to assist them throughout the probate process. People often ask us at Purcell and Amen if we do probates. Yes, we certainly do assist people through the probate process. The … [Read more...] about Does Your Law Firm Do Probate?

Filed Under: Estate Planning Tagged With: Estate Planning, probate

What Is an Executor?

December 13, 2013

Wills and Trusts Tagged With: executor, Last Will and Testament, probate

For most people the cornerstone of their estate plan is their Last Will and Testament. Whether your Will is your entire estate plan or just the starting point for a complex plan, you must make a number of important decisions during the creation of your Will. One decision that people often take lightly is the appointment of an executor. This can be a huge mistake. In fact, appointing the wrong executor can significantly impact the success of your estate plan. When you die your estate will likely … [Read more...] about What Is an Executor?

Filed Under: Wills and Trusts Tagged With: executor, Last Will and Testament, probate

What Happens When Estate Planning Documents Conflict?

April 9, 2013

Estate Planning, Insurance, Wills and Trusts Tagged With: conflict, estate planning documents, probate

For most people, an estate plan consists of numerous documents. A Last Will and Testament provides the cornerstone of any estate plan; however, other ancillary documents may also be part of the plan such as a trust, insurance policies and bank accounts. What happens if two or more of these documents conflict? Let’s assume that Bob has a wife named Mary and two children—John and Beth. Bob dies of a heart attack. Bob’s Will specifically states that all of his assets are to be split evenly between … [Read more...] about What Happens When Estate Planning Documents Conflict?

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Insurance, Wills and Trusts Tagged With: conflict, estate planning documents, probate

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