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Roughly 40% of families in America are considered ‘blended’ meaning at least one parent in the family has children from a previous relationship. These changing family dynamics often lead to conflict following death. Learn more about how blended families are affecting the probate process.

Understand the legal duties of a Trustee is important if you are the beneficiary of a Trust. Learn what you need to know on our website.”

Each state has different deadlines for opening an estate and filing the Last Will and Testament.

The United States is on the brink of the largest generational wealth transfer in history.

Finding out you've been cut out of your parent’s trust can be a shock. At The Probate Law Center, we understand your emotions and are here to help you take the necessary steps to resolve the situation.

Probate is the legal process through which a deceased person’s estate is administered and distributed according to their will or, if there's no will, according to state law. In Missouri, whether or not you need to probate an estate depends on various factors, including the size and nature of the estate, the presence of a will, and the specific circumstances surrounding the deceased’s assets.

Contesting a will can be a difficult and emotionally taxing process. It involves legal disputes over a deceased person’s estate and can affect family dynamics, financial security, and the distribution of assets.

Probate can be intimidating, especially if you've never encountered it. Whether you're dealing with the estate of a loved one or planning your own, understanding how probate works is very important.