Both Missouri and Arkansas have accepted federal Medicaid expansion which means that in 2022, an even wider swath of residents of both states qualify for Medicaid. Expanded Medicaid eligibility is great news for low- and middle-income families alike who otherwise…
If your 22-year child is about to get married, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? What if that child happens to be the heir to a $480 million fortune (lucky you)? And what if their bride-to-be is the…
When most folks think of pour-over, it’s not estate planning but trendy coffee shops and Chemex wood-neck coffee makers that come to mind. As good as pour-over coffee may be, however, it turns out there’s another type of pour-over that…
At the Law Firm of Christopher W. Dumm, we specialize in estate planning and elder law but we care about all issues related to planning for the future and protecting your family. Accessibility, for instance, is one subject that weighs…
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner which means people all across the globe are brainstorming original ways to express love to their nearest and dearest. While love letters, chocolates, flowers, and fancy dates are all timeless classics, none offer…
Certified financial planners (CFPs) and Estate Planning Attorneys are two complementary professions that work together to ensure your present and future financial well-being. CFPs help you organize your finances by working with you to design a plan that allows you…
If you are in the process of building your estate plan you have probably heard about the benefits of placing your assets in a trust. This route is often recommended for those wary of costly and complex probate procedures or…
A number of important life events prompt the need for an estate plan update and one of them is adoption. Around 135,000 children are adopted in the United States each year. In addition, as blended families become more common, so…
The best part of being an estate planning attorney is helping folks in our community gain financial security and peace of mind. After all, healthy, secure communities are the backbone of well-being at all levels, and it is a real…
There are three circumstances that necessitate an update to your estate plan. These are changes in your personal life, including financial and family matters, changes in your attorney’s knowledge leading them to suggest updates and changes in legislation. The signing…