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Estate planning for blended families comes with distinct considerations to ensure that both spouses, children from previous relationships, and stepchildren are included according to your intentions. While the fundamental goals of estate planning—such as protecting assets, minimizing taxes, and ensuring smooth distribution—apply to any family structure, blended families often need additional strategies to navigate the unique challenges they face. This article covers: How blended family estate plans ensure fair inheritance for children from previous relationships. Ways to protect assets for all family members, including stepchildren. Avoiding common mistakes that lead to family disputes and unintended outcomes. How Is Estate Planning… Read More →
Navigating a car accident claim in Missouri can be tricky, especially when certain myths about the process can lead to confusion or prevent people from seeking the full compensation they deserve. Knowing the facts can make a big difference in your approach and help you avoid common mistakes. In this article, you can discover insights on: Why calling the police, even for minor accidents, is often beneficial. What Missouri law says about fault and insurance rate changes. How much you could actually recover for pain and suffering, even if you were partially at fault for the accident. Do I Have… Read More →
When you’re injured on someone else’s property, Missouri law provides important rights to help you seek compensation, but the process can be complex. Knowing the basics about premises liability, how Missouri law works, and what you may need to prove are key steps toward recovering damages and holding property owners accountable for negligence. In this article, you’ll find insights on: When property owners are responsible for injuries. The essential types of proof you’ll need to strengthen your claim. How personal injury claims work if you were partially responsible for your accident. What Does Premises Liability Mean? Under Missouri law, property… Read More →
In this article, you can discover… How to pay for medical care during a personal injury claim. Which documentation is vital to your case. How to navigate payments with no or minimal insurance. How Can I Pay For Medical Care While I Wait For A Personal Injury Claim To Resolve? The most common way to pay for medical care is through a “contingent fee agreement.” This allows your attorney to set you up with a physician with whom they have an agreement that the doctor will be paid after you’ve settled your case. Other medical bills incurred prior to meeting with your… Read More →
In this article, you can discover… The definition of being legally charged with a crime. The types of charges you may face. How various legal terms can impact your case and your freedom. What Does It Really Mean To Be “Charged” With A Crime? A charge simply means that the state is proceeding against you legally with a matter that may cause a criminal penalty against you. A charge is not a statement of guilt or of innocence, and when charged, you have the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. What Different Types… Read More →
In this article, you can discover… The definition of a plea bargain in Missouri. The advantages and disadvantages of accepting a plea bargain. How an attorney can help you navigate plea bargains. What Is A Plea Bargain In The Context Of Missouri’s Criminal Justice System? A plea bargain is an agreement between the prosecuting attorney’s office and your defense attorney regarding what they can resolve a case with. This normally involves a type of offer to settle the case involving probation, specific charges and penalties, or a fine. Essentially, a plea bargain is a chance to settle the matter you are accused… Read More →
The most common criminal cases that we handle are serious felonies such as murder, murder second degree, and manslaughter. We take on other serious charges such as assaults, same type of degree, robberies, home invasions, unlawful gun and weapon possessions, forgeries, fraud, white collar crimes, federal drug possession, drug trafficking, felon in possession of weapon, RICO violations and it goes on. We handle misdemeanor criminal cases such as assaults, stealing, shoplifting, illegal possession of marijuana, DWI, driving revocation violations, prostitution, gambling, traffic matters and a host of criminal charges. How Is A Charge Determined To Be Either A Misdemeanor Or A Felony?… Read More →
Slip and Fall Injuries Common Types that come from Negligence There are approximately 8 million trips to the emergency room every year that are attributed to slipping, tripping or falling. Here are some common incidents that may stem from negligence of an employer or business. Many people are unaware that these incidences are neglect on the store owner’s part. • Icy sidewalk, porch or driveway that has unnatural accumulations of snow or ice. • A spill and fall in a store that was slick after cleaning without warnings posted • Uneven sidewalk or floorboard • Wet products on floor such… Read More →
Estate Plans for Unmarried Couples Even if you are not “legally” married you will want to be prepared in the event of your unexpected death or the death of your partners. If you are not legally married then your partner will not be entitled to any Social Security or other benefits and any notice of probate proceedings. Without a well-crafted estate plan, your partner will have no right to your STUFF. The law is in favor of marriage. So if you want to provide for your partner after you pass away, you need an estate plan that gives you a… Read More →
