The Power of a Power of Attorney and Planning for Your Death
My dad played such a positive role in my life. He was my biggest cheerleader, my sound counsel, and the person who taught me that love and forgiveness are both…
Scams that Affect the Elderly
When you get a call from an unknown number you can almost bet that it’s a scam. A lot of people don’t even answer the phone to find out, but…
Navigating Missouri’s New Domestic Violence Bond Class
Luke and Patty live together in a little apartment in downtown Kansas City. They’ve been dating for three years and are going through a bit of a rough patch. Luke…
Why You Should Update Your Estate Plan
Natalie and Glenn are an elderly couple who are getting to the age where they are starting to need more help with their daily lives. They did all their estate…
The Process of Probate
The worst thing imaginable has just happened to Leo, his mother died. He is in the process of grieving and making arrangements for her funeral. Leo has access to his…
Estate Planning, Is It Expensive and Time-Consuming?
Meredith’s friends are all getting married and starting to have children, but she is just now finishing up school. They’ve all been talking about getting their estate plans in order…
Misconceptions When It Comes to Estate Planning
When putting together your estate plan, some simple oversights can lead to some pretty big issues for you and your family. Everyone should have an estate plan no matter how…
My Wife and I Have All Our Property In Joint Tenancy, Why Do I Need a Will?
Sally and Robert are in their 50s and both in relatively good health. They have been married for 25 years and have two children, Jack and Kaitlyn, who are both…
I’m Too Young to Do Estate Planning
When Rebecca was just 15 years old, she had a scare with her heart. She had a high heart rate, dizziness, and was short of breath. There wasn’t a lot…
Mother and Daughter Look Into Assisted Living Facilities
Rose’s mother, Kathy, has gotten to the point where she really shouldn’t be living alone, but is not in need of constant care. Rose decides to look into assisted living…