This picture is of a mixing bowl I remember my grandma mixing chocolate chip cookies in and a well-loved recipe book with her handwritten notes. Although they have little material value, they are two of my most-prized possessions. They remind…
In my work-day world of estate planning in St. Louis, Missouri, creating peace of mind for my clients and their loved ones, during all seasons of life, is my focus. I am primarily thinking about protecting my clients and their…
Your Estate Plan is a Gift to Your Loved Ones Happy Valentine’s Day! This month I think about how important estate planning is – not just for ourselves, but for the people we love. This Valentine's Day, show your loved…
What is Probate? To answer why you should avoid probate, it’s important to start with an explanation of what probate is. Probate is the court process by which a deceased person’s property is distributed when there is no clearly and…
Overcoming New Year's Over-Resolving With the Power of Small Steps It’s January, again. I love January, partly because I love New Year’s resolutions. The opportunity to start over, do better, be better – improve myself, my life, my business –…
Happy New Year! Here at The Estate Planner, we’re excited to welcome 2023. The New Year is a great time for reflection, planning and (for some) making resolutions. Although making healthier choices frequently tops New Year’s “to do” lists, we’d…
Hmmm. That doesn’t quite have the cheery phrasing I intended. But I am serious. The holidays can be a great time to have estate planning discussions with loved ones. Particularly for families with loved ones who reside in many places,…
A comprehensive estate plan prepared by a qualified St. Louis estate planning attorney is a fantastic way to create peace of mind. But if you're looking for something that you can do on a daily basis that creates peace of…
A life-threatening accident or disabling illness are difficult things to consider. Especially if that accident or illness means you are no longer able to make your own health care decisions. If you can’t make health care decisions for yourself, who…
This is one of my very favorite pictures of my youngest son. We are camping on a gorgeous small lake in the mountains, he is wearing overalls gifted to us by my grandparents identical to the ones always worn by…