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    RISKS OF DIY ESTATE PLANNING
    Matthew N. Schmidt
    • Oct 7, 2020

    RISKS OF DIY ESTATE PLANNING

    Estate planning is a lot more than filling out forms.
    WHY YOU SHOULD REVIEW YOUR BENEFICIARY DESIGNATIONS
    Matthew N. Schmidt
    • Jun 25, 2020

    WHY YOU SHOULD REVIEW YOUR BENEFICIARY DESIGNATIONS

    Do your beneficiary designations on your financial accounts and retirement accounts reflect your current wishes?
    FUNDING A REVOCABLE TRUST IN MISSOURI
    Matthew N. Schmidt
    • Apr 22, 2020

    FUNDING A REVOCABLE TRUST IN MISSOURI

    A revocable trust offers you many potential benefits; However, unless your revocable trust is “funded,” it will be of little value.
    SPECIAL NEEDS:  SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORT TRUSTS IN MISSOURI
    Matthew N. Schmidt
    • Dec 31, 2019

    SPECIAL NEEDS: SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORT TRUSTS IN MISSOURI

    Provide additional support for your loved one with special needs without disqualifying him/her from benefits, with a Special Needs Trust.
    3 COMMON ESTATE PLANNING MISTAKES                        (And How to Avoid Them)
    Matthew N. Schmidt
    • Apr 25, 2019

    3 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
                  I’M JUST NOT THERE YET
    Matthew N. Schmidt
    • Mar 27, 2019

    I’M JUST NOT THERE YET

    Ignoring 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.
                NONPROBATE TRANSFERS
    Matthew N. Schmidt
    • Mar 5, 2019

    NONPROBATE TRANSFERS

    One of the biggest misconceptions about estate planning law is that having a Will avoids the need for probate at the time of your death.