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Trusts: How to Choose a Trustee in Missouri
Choosing the best trustee for your trust is extremely important. Various key considerations should be undertaken to ensure that the right decisions are made.
Jim Schleiffarth
May 271 min read
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How Much Should I Pay for a Trust in Missouri?
When it comes to estate planning and trusts, it’s so important to have things done right. But how much will that cost?!
Jim Schleiffarth
May 222 min read
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Trusts: How to Choose a Trustee
The role of trustee is a central part of a trust and selecting the right trustee is crucially important. The trustee is bound by the directive terms of the trust document (and by applicable law) but also often has some discretion in carrying out their responsibilities. Being purposeful and clear about who is appointed is key.
Jim Schleiffarth
May 131 min read
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What is a Trust?
Trusts are one of the most misunderstood documents in life and estate planning. While a trust is not typically included in a discussion of the core estate planning documents, it is not far from that discussion. There are numerous variations with respect to the types and functions of trusts, the details of which will be spared from this summary.
Jim Schleiffarth
May 92 min read
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Estate Planning with Young Children: The Challenges
Individuals and couples with young or teenaged children face unique hurdles in estate planning. In truth, many of these considerations...
Jim Schleiffarth
Apr 243 min read
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Revocable Trust vs. Irrevocable Trust in Missouri
Having a Trust as part of your estate plan can help you avoid probate and reach better and smoother outcomes when compared with simply...
Jim Schleiffarth
Apr 172 min read
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What's a Will? What's a Trust?
Is a Trust or a Will better in Missouri? In most cases, a Trust-based estate plan is preferable and superior to a Will-based estate plan
Jim Schleiffarth
Apr 72 min read
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