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Trusts are tools that allow people to change the ownership of certain possessions from an individual to the trust itself. For many years, trusts were primarily used by those with significant holdings that they wanted to leave for family members or set aside for...
You may believe that only people with lots of assets need wills. Or maybe you think you do not need a will if you are not married. For one reason or another, a surprising number of people die without wills each year. So, what do your heirs receive if you die without a...
During the estate planning process, you will need to make certain considerations that you cannot account for in your will or trust. One such consideration is who will take care of your affairs in the event you can no longer do so yourself. While you may be healthy...
Trying to put together all the pieces of your parenting plan prior to your divorce or separation can be stressful. This is because as much as you want to create a detailed plan, there are many components to think about all at once. To provide a little relief, it’s...
When couples get engaged, the potential for divorce is often far out of mind. Yet, as you and your partner prepare for marriage, you may want to take precautions. One or both of you may own assets that you would dread giving up if you parted down the road. Or, you...
Plans we make for the future may sound great at the time but don’t always hold up a few years down the line. Estate planning is no different. An estate plan you may have created a five or ten years ago may now be completely obsolete – with outdated information,...
Perhaps you and your spouse have decided that divorce is inevitable, but you dread the possibility of a contentious courtroom battle. Have you considered collaborative divorce? This option has advantages that can make the business of ending your marriage less...
As you recite your wedding vows, you most likely feel as though your marriage will stand the test of time. No one gets married with the intention of divorcing later on down the road. However, at least half of all marriages end in divorce, according to the Centers for...
When life circumstances change and your children grow older, your parenting plan may no longer fit the needs of your family. In Kansas, either parent can file a Motion to Modify Parenting Time. Read on to learn more about how the court decides whether to modify...
When a marriage or relationship ends and the individuals involved have a child together, establishing a legal parenting plan helps ensure that he or she maintains a healthy relationship with both parents. In Missouri, state law encourages judges to award 50/50 custody...
