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Beneficiary Deed vs Will in Missouri: Which One Do You Actually Need

Nov 12, 2026

Short answer: Most Missouri families need both, because they do different jobs. A beneficiary deed m...

Caught Doing 100 MPH or More in Missouri: Charges, Penalties and What to Do

Nov 10, 2026

Short answer: Missouri has no separate statute for driving over 100 mph. What happens instead is tha...

Missouri Beneficiary Deed: How a Transfer on Death Deed Works

Nov 05, 2026

Short answer: A Missouri beneficiary deed lets you name who inherits your real estate without that p...

Careless and Imprudent Driving in Missouri: What RSMo 304.012 Actually Means

Nov 03, 2026

Short answer: Careless and imprudent driving is Missouri's version of reckless driving. It is a crim...

Missouri Doesn’t Recognize Common-Law Marriage: Why Unmarried Couples Need an Estate Plan

Sep 30, 2026

Missouri has not recognized new common-law marriages since 1921. No matter how many years you have l...

Special Needs Trusts in Missouri: Protecting a Disabled Loved One Without Losing Their Benefits

Sep 25, 2026

Parents and family members of a person with a disability often make one well-intentioned mistake: le...

Your Will Doesn’t Control Your 401(k): How Beneficiary Designations Actually Work

Sep 20, 2026

Many Missouri residents spend real money on a carefully drafted will, then unknowingly hand control ...

What Happens to Your Passwords, Crypto, and Social Media When You Die in Missouri?

Sep 15, 2026

Most Missouri estate plans still focus almost entirely on real estate, bank accounts, and physical p...

Living Will vs. Advanced Healthcare Directive vs. Healthcare POA: What’s the Difference in Missouri?

Sep 10, 2026

"Living will," "advance directive," and "healthcare power of attorney" get used interchangeably in e...