Back to School Checklist: Why College Students Need a Power of Attorney
A power of attorney is often the last thing a college student thinks about when they leave home for the first time and begin their studies. This legal document may seem unnecessary at first glance, but in reality, it’s an important mechanism that can be an invaluable tool in an emergency. When a child reaches […]
Common Misconception: A Will Avoids Probate
Estate planning can be a complicated undertaking that requires the assistance of a qualified legal professional to be done correctly. While the laws and requirements can differ from state to state, understanding what probate is and how it works is crucial if we are to understand how to use the process appropriately or avoid probate […]
Medicaid and In-Home Care: What You Need to Know
According to the CDC, 4.5 million Americans receive some form of in-home health care each year. These services enable patients to age in place comfortably at home, without relocating to an assisted living or long-term care facility. While there are benefits to this approach, it’s important to understand what it entails. Specifically, you might be […]
Estate Planning for Blended Families
When a couple marries, they may already have children from previous marriages or relationships. As everyone combines under one household, the result is called a blended family. This union can be a joyous and rewarding one. However, there are challenges. Estate planning for such families is usually more complicated. Today, we’re taking a quick look […]
Why Choosing the Right Business Entity is Important
Choosing the right business entity for your business can be confusing and complicated, but it’s important to get it right from the start. If you don’t, you may have to change entities later. This can mean re-doing everything from scratch if you don’t have all your documents in order. With these top tips, you can […]
Preparing for Your Parents’ Care in Missouri: A Checklist
Caring for aging parents can be difficult, and it gets more complicated as our siblings and we grow older, have children of our own, and become less physically able to provide care in person. As we reach the end of our ability to provide in-person care, we need to decide where our aging parents will […]
