Articles
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Six Mistakes That Can Undermine a Missouri Will
Written by: Attorney Scott Stork TL;DR Signing a document called a will doesn’t guarantee that a will is valid or that it will work as you intend.. In Missouri, a will has to meet specific requirements, and six common… Read “Six Mistakes That Can Undermine a Missouri Will”
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What Does an Elder Law Attorney Actually Do?
Written by: Attorney Marcus Tecarro TL;DR Elder law is not the same as estate planning, and the difference matters most before a health crisis, not after. In Missouri, Medicaid reviews financial transactions made during… Read “What Does an Elder Law Attorney Actually Do?”
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Do You Need an Elder Law Attorney in St. Louis? What Families Ask and What You Should Know Before You Call
Written by: Attorney Raymond Chandler Quick Summary You probably know someone who went through it. A parent who needed a nursing home and nobody had a plan. A sibling whose assets disappeared before Medicaid kicked in… Read “Do You Need an Elder Law Attorney in St. Louis? What Families Ask and What You Should Know Before You Call”
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Medicaid Planning After a Spouse Dies: What Missouri Surviving Spouses Need to Know Right Now
Written by: Attorney Anne Harris Quick Summary You didn’t expect to be making these decisions alone. One day you were half of a team. Now you’re the one fielding phone calls from banks, advisors, and well-meaning family… Read “Medicaid Planning After a Spouse Dies: What Missouri Surviving Spouses Need to Know Right Now”
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What to Do in the First 30 Days After Your Spouse Dies: A Legal Checklist for Missouri Widows
Written by: Attorney Marcus Tecarro Quick Summary The papers started arriving before you were ready. A letter from the bank. A form from his employer. Someone at the funeral home mentioned probate. Your son looked… Read “What to Do in the First 30 Days After Your Spouse Dies: A Legal Checklist for Missouri Widows”
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When One Sibling Does All the Work: How to Handle Unequal Caregiving in an Estate Plan
Written by: Attorney Raymond Chandler You are the one who shows up. You manage the medications, drive to the appointments, handle the paperwork, and field the calls from the care facility. Your siblings are present on… Read “When One Sibling Does All the Work: How to Handle Unequal Caregiving in an Estate Plan”
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Medicaid Asset Protection Strategies in Missouri
Written by: Attorney Raymond Chandler When a parent needs nursing home care and someone mentions the monthly cost, the math hits fast. At $7,000 to $10,000 or more per month, a family that spent decades building… Read “Medicaid Asset Protection Strategies in Missouri”
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What Happens to Your House If You Need Long-Term Care in Missouri
Written by: Attorney Anne Harris The call comes and everything changes. A fall, a hospitalization, a conversation with a doctor about long-term care, and suddenly a family that never expected to be making these… Read “What Happens to Your House If You Need Long-Term Care in Missouri”
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Why Waiting for a Crisis Is the Most Common Planning Mistake
Written by: Attorney Marcus Tecarro Most people who have not updated their estate plan are not irresponsible. They are busy. They are well-intentioned. They have thought about it more than once, mentioned it to their… Read “Why Waiting for a Crisis Is the Most Common Planning Mistake”
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The Nursing Home Nightmare: Protecting Your St. Charles Home in 2026
Written by: Attorney Anne Harris Can you protect your St. Charles home from Missouri’s nursing home costs? Yes, but only if you plan ahead. For families in St. Charles and St. Louis County, the transition to an “empty… Read “The Nursing Home Nightmare: Protecting Your St. Charles Home in 2026”