Missouri is voting on Amendment 5, August 4.
Both campaigns are selling fear. This is a plain reading of what Amendment 5 would actually do, who stands to gain, who would pay more, and why the…
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Capitalism, Socialism, and Communism: What the Words Actually Mean — and Why It Matters to You
Few words get thrown around a modern dinner table with less precision than capitalism, socialism, and communism. They function less as definitions than as an admission of a…
Read ArticleWhat Missouri’s Tax Amendment Actually Does: A Plain-Language Legal Analysis
Every election cycle, Missouri voters are asked to decide constitutional amendments that may permanently alter the laws governing our state. Unfortunately, the language appearing on the ballot is…
Read ArticleCharitable Remainder and Lead Trusts: How They Work and How They Save You Taxes
Advanced Estate Planning Most estate planning conversations center on keeping assets in the family. Split-interest charitable trusts do something different: they let you give a significant asset to…
Read ArticleFiduciary duties and why them matter when settling an estate.
Missouri Estate Settlement — Understanding Your Role Executor vs. Successor Trustee: Two Roles, Two Sets of Duties Personal Representative · Successor Trustee · Probate · Trust Administration · …
Read ArticleWhat is the Difference Between a Will and a Trust
Estate Planning Foundations Will or trust? It’s the question almost every estate planning conversation starts with — and the honest answer is that it’s the wrong question. The…
Read ArticleComplete Virtual Estate Plans Explained
The Complete Guide On August 28, 2025, Missouri quietly did something most states still haven’t: it made the fully electronic estate plan a legal reality. No conference room.…
Read ArticleConvenience Saves You Money and Time
Virtual Estate Planning Virtual estate planning is genuinely convenient — but convenience isn’t the only thing that matters when you’re protecting your family. This post gives you the…
Read ArticleCompleting a Digital Estate Plan
Virtual Estate Planning If the idea of signing your will over a video call sounds too simple to be legally sound, this post is for you. Missouri’s remote…
Read ArticleVirtual Estate Planning in Missouri
Virtual Estate Planning For decades, planning your estate in Missouri meant a calendar of in-person appointments. As of August 28, 2025, that’s no longer the only way —…
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