Congratulations, Scott! This month, St. Louis Small Business Monthly, honored our attorney, Scott M. Welch, as one of St. Louis’s Top Veterans in the Workplace. Click HERE to see all the Veterans honored by the magazine. Scott retired from the Missouri Air National Guard in August 2021. He spent 13 years on active duty in […]
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Estate Planning During Uncertain Times: Covid-19 and Beyond
Estate Planning during uncertain times. What in the world is going on? One day, we are living our best lives, freedom, liberty, and an economy that just wouldn’t quit. Then, enter stage left, Covid-19. It seems, at least for many of us, that our world was uprooted and flipped on its head. Stay at home, […]
SECURE Act and Your Estate Plan
Introduction As you are likely aware, President Trump signed into law the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (the “SECURE Act”) in December 2019. This law made significant changes to how your standard retirement accounts will operate starting January 2020. This article will not explore all of these changes, rather, it will focus […]
The Great Beneficiary Deed… And Why You May Want One
Beneficiary Deeds, also known as Transfer on Death Deeds, are awesome legal tools. Unfortunately, too many people are unaware they exist or how to use them. Today, we’re going to explore the beneficiary deed, its use, and a new program we’re rolling out to make it easier to get yours. What is a Beneficiary Deed […]
Safeguarding Your Estate Plan
You let out a huge sigh of relief. For months, maybe years, you have pushed off creating an estate plan. For whatever reason, you decided now was the time to get it done. You signed the Trust, Will, Financial Power of Attorney, Healthcare Power of Attorney, Guardianship Nomination, and other documents. You feel great with […]