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... 
by Curtis Moore | Sep 20, 2022 | Dan Stuart, Estate Plan
Q&A with attorney Dan Stuart Dan Stuart – an experienced and compassionate attorney as well as a close personal friend of Curtis Moore – joined Moore Legacy Law in late 2021. Read more about Dan’s background and why we selected him here. Dan plans to open the... 
by tmnstroke7 | Dec 26, 2019 | Estate Plan
What is the SECURE Act, and how will it affect my Missouri estate plan? What is the SECURE Act? In the world of estate planning, change is on the horizon. The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act takes effect on January 1, 2020, and...