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Power of attorney is an important legal tool allowing others to make medical and financial decisions for you.

In every guardianship or conservatorship, the Constitution must be considered, here's why.

Failing to properly identify and notify heirs and creditors, mismanaging estate assets, and ignoring deadline are the three biggest mistakes to avoid when probating an estate. Learn more on the probate process and how to avoid these big three mistakes.

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.”

Did you know that the term “probate” originates from the Latin word probatum, meaning “to prove.” This reflects the core function of probate: proving the validity of a decedent’s will; learn more about the formalities of a Last Will & Testament on our website.

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

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

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.