by Dan Stuart | Aug 17, 2023 | Probate
Probate is the legal process of distributing a person’s assets and property after they pass away. It can be complex, time-consuming, and eat up a significant portion of the assets to be distributed. When someone passes, you first have to determine if probate is... 
by Dan Stuart | May 23, 2023 | Estate Plan, Trusts
There’s a pervasive myth that trusts are for the wealthy. In fact, trusts are a valuable tool for anyone who wants to protect their assets, avoid probate, provide for their loved ones, and ensure that their wishes are carried out in the event of their death or... 
by Dan Stuart | Apr 10, 2023 | Probate, Trusts
Probate is the legal process of administering a deceased person’s estate, and it can be a time-consuming and costly process. There are a number of proactive steps you can take to avoid probate altogether. Here are three different ways we can ensure your assets... 
by Dan Stuart | Jan 19, 2023 | Estate Plan, Probate, Trusts, Wills
It’s a common belief that a last will and testament (a will) is enough to avoid the costly and time-consuming probate process in Missouri. Unfortunately, this is not the case. In fact, a will is the set of instructions a person leaves for the probate court and...