Matthew N. SchmidtOct 7, 2020RISKS OF DIY ESTATE PLANNINGEstate planning is a lot more than filling out forms.
Matthew N. SchmidtJun 25, 2020WHY YOU SHOULD REVIEW YOUR BENEFICIARY DESIGNATIONSDo your beneficiary designations on your financial accounts and retirement accounts reflect your current wishes?
Matthew N. SchmidtApr 22, 2020FUNDING 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, 2019SPECIAL 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, 20193 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 5, 2019 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.