Do you have an Estate Plan in Place to Protect Your Legacy in Missouri?

Missouri Estate planning is essential for everyone to ensure your assets are protected in Joplin, Springfield, and surrounding Greene County areas.

Estate planning is vital for people of all ages, but the need for planning becomes even more critical as we age. Many people avoid estate planning because they do not want to think about the end of life, failing health, or disability. Others believe that an estate plan is only for rich people. However, an estate plan is helpful for the senior adult and their families regardless of overall wealth.

A Missouri estate is all the property owned both individually and jointly, including bank accounts, real estate, jewelry, etc., and what is owed on that property. Without an estate plan, it is challenging to carry out a person’s wishes and bring on a long, drawn-out probate that can be very expensive for the family.

Each family in Missouri has different needs and different concerns. It is essential that your estate plan is designed for your family situations. Missouri estate planning is a combination of the rational mind that knows what to do with the information and the compassionate mind that teaches and listens. Working with an experienced Missouri estate planning attorney can help you create an estate plan to meet your goals.

At the Law Firm of Christopher W. Dumm, our Estate Plan Overview Booklet will give you an outline of the principles of establishing an estate plan in Missouri and address the essential legal documents that make up an estate plan. The booklet includes:

• Understanding Important Legal Documents
  • Last Will and Testament
  • Trusts
  • Durable Powers of Attorney
  • Healthcare Proxy
  • Guardianship
• Understanding the Estate Planning Process
• Give You and Your Family Peace of Mind Your Assets are Protected