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Key Steps in Probate and Trust Administration
Key Steps in Probate and Trust Administration
Once someone passes away, their estate doesn’t simply transfer to the next person in line. The process varies depending on whether a will or trust is in place. Probate is required for estates governed by a will, while trust administration governs those managed by a trust.
Criminal Defense: I've Been Charged. What Do I Do Next?
Criminal Defense: I've Been Charged. What Do I Do Next?
Being charged with a crime can feel overwhelming, frightening, and deeply personal. In times like these, it’s natural to feel unsure of what to do next.
Labor and Employment Law: Understanding Employers Rights and Responsibilities
Labor and Employment Law: Understanding Employers Rights and Responsibilities
The workplace is shaped by a mix of federal and state regulations that influence every aspect of employment. From hiring and training to compensation and terminations, these rules define how employers operate and interact with their staff. Having a clear grasp of these laws is essential for protecting your business while fostering a fair and productive environment.
Guardianship & Conservatorship: What’s the Difference and How Do They Affect Your Family?
Guardianship & Conservatorship: What’s the Difference and How Do They Affect Your Family?
Guardianship and conservatorship are legal arrangements designed to protect individuals who are unable to make certain decisions on their own. These arrangements can have a significant impact on your family, shaping everything from financial control to personal care decisions. Understanding the differences between the two is essential for making informed choices.
You've Been Served: What to Expect During Civil Litigation: A Guide to the Lawsuit Process
You've Been Served: What to Expect During Civil Litigation: A Guide to the Lawsuit Process
When a lawsuit is filed against you, the experience can feel overwhelming and stressful. Being served with legal papers is the first step in a structured legal path that follows specific rules.
How Municipal Law Governs Zoning and Land Use in Your Community
How Municipal Law Governs Zoning and Land Use in Your Community
Municipal law in Missouri plays a pivotal role in shaping the development and organization of communities through zoning and land use regulations. These laws empower local governments to regulate land use, confirming orderly growth, protecting property values, and promoting the health, safety, and general welfare of residents.
Estate Planning 101: Key Documents Every Family Should Have in Place
Estate Planning 101: Key Documents Every Family Should Have in Place
Estate planning is a critical process that assures your assets are distributed according to your wishes, your healthcare preferences are honored, and your loved ones are cared for in the event of your incapacity or death. In Missouri, as in many states, certain legal documents are essential to create a comprehensive estate plan.
I Lost a Parent. What Happens Next?
I Lost a Parent. What Happens Next?
When a loved one such as a parent passes away, it is a difficult time. Once the funeral is over and the death certificates have been collected, the children are often overwhelmed with the details and wondering—now what?
The Process of Purchasing Real Estate
The Process of Purchasing Real Estate
If anyone is interested in purchasing land on which a business is operating or purchasing land on which they intend to develop a business or land on which a significant commercial or residential exists, they need a real estate attorney. There are many common mistakes made during the purchasing process that can cost the buyer all or a portion of the value of their investment.
City Denies Hawthorn Appeal, Allows Andy’s Sign Request
City Denies Hawthorn Appeal, Allows Andy’s Sign Request
The Columbia Board of Adjustment denied an appeal from Hawthorn Bank requesting a wall sign on the western side of the building facing the Boone County Courthouse during its meeting Tuesday night.