Estate planning resources

How Missouri Beneficiary Deeds (TOD) Work — and When They Fail (2025 Guide)

The truth about using Transfer-on-Death deeds to avoid probate in Missouri. Many Missouri homeowners have heard about using a Transfer-on-Death (TOD) Beneficiary Deed to avoid[…]

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How to Fund a Living Trust in Missouri: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide (2025 Edition)

The #1 Reason Missouri Trusts Fail — and How to Make Sure Yours Actually Works Creating a revocable living trust is one of the most[…]

How to Avoid Probate in Missouri: The Complete 2025 Guide for Families

Protect your home, your children, and your assets from Missouri’s slow, expensive probate court. Probate in Missouri is something most families want to avoid —[…]

Will vs. Trust in Missouri: Which Is Better for Your Family? (2025 Guide)

Understand the Differences, Benefits, and Costs for St. Louis Area Families If you live in Missouri and are creating an estate plan, the biggest question[…]

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Do You Need a Trust in Missouri? The Complete Guide for St. Louis Families.

Estate planning in Missouri has changed dramatically in the past decade. With the rise of virtual estate planning, online notarization, and new Missouri probate trends,[…]

Why create an irrevocable trust in St. Louis?

Why Someone from St. Louis Would Want to Create an Irrevocable Trust: Understanding the Tax Benefits For residents of St. Louis, planning for the future[…]