Matthew N. SchmidtOct 7, 20202 min readRISKS OF DIY ESTATE PLANNINGEstate planning is a lot more than filling out forms.
Matthew N. SchmidtJun 25, 20202 min readWHY YOU SHOULD REVIEW YOUR BENEFICIARY DESIGNATIONSDo your beneficiary designations on your financial accounts and retirement accounts reflect your current wishes?
Matthew N. SchmidtApr 22, 20202 min readFUNDING A REVOCABLE TRUST IN MISSOURIA revocable trust offers you many potential benefits; However, unless your revocable trust is “funded,” it will be of little value.
Matthew N. SchmidtDec 31, 20192 min readSPECIAL NEEDS: SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORT TRUSTS IN MISSOURIProvide additional support for your loved one with special needs without disqualifying him/her from benefits, with a Special Needs Trust.
Matthew N. SchmidtApr 25, 20192 min read3 COMMON ESTATE PLANNING MISTAKES (And How to Avoid Them) Tackling estate planning without the assistance of an experienced estate planning attorney can lead to mistakes that affect your heirs and b
Matthew N. SchmidtMar 26, 20192 min read I’M JUST NOT THERE YETIgnoring estate planning until you’re older or own more assets is costly to your loved ones and can cause you unneeded stress and worry now.
Matthew N. SchmidtMar 5, 20191 min read NONPROBATE TRANSFERSOne of the biggest misconceptions about estate planning law is that having a Will avoids the need for probate at the time of your death.