This is an article from Amen, Gantner & Capriano (http://www.yourestatematters.com/) in St. Louis, Missouri, that we thought others may find helpful. The death of a loved one is usually followed … [Read more...] about How Long Will It Take to Get My Inheritance?
Considering Alternatives to Disinheritance
One of the most emotional and potentially explosive estate planning decisions involves the disinheritance of a child. While the immediate reaction to the the idea of disinheritance is likely to be … [Read more...] about Considering Alternatives to Disinheritance
Unusual Will Provisions May Not Pass Court Scrutiny
While it isn’t rare to hear of wills that leave directions for everything from pets to football tickets, some wills contain even more unusual will provisions. For the most part, anything you want to … [Read more...] about Unusual Will Provisions May Not Pass Court Scrutiny
Comprehensive Estate Plan Crucial to Finding Assets
Ask one hundred people what documents should be included in an estate plan and you will likely get about that many different answers. Most answers will probably include documents like a will and … [Read more...] about Comprehensive Estate Plan Crucial to Finding Assets
Non-Traditional Families Require Specialized Estate Planning
Estate planning is usually thought of as something “families” do, as in what does mom get when dad dies, and then what do the children get when both are gone? But with the number of non-traditional … [Read more...] about Non-Traditional Families Require Specialized Estate Planning