Missouri Estate Planning Lawyers
Options for All Ages
At Hanrahan, Nacy & Mullikin, P.C., our lawyers offer estate planning options for people of all ages. From newlyweds with newborns who want to make certain their children are taken care of in the event of an emergency to senior citizens who want to put a plan in place for the future, we provide solutions based on each individual’s unique set of circumstances.
The Tools of Estate Planning
Our estate planning services involve the use of:
Wills and trusts
Powers of attorney
Advanced health care directives
Elder law
We bring decades of experience to the art of estate planning. Our attorneys know exactly how important it is to start by listening to you in order to produce a customized plan that truly meets the goals you have for you, your family, and your property.
The term elder law has become very popular in recent years. While we have decades of experience meeting the needs of elderly people, our practice is not limited by age. In fact, we strongly encourage every adult to create an estate plan. Not only is estate planning less expensive than most people think, it is significantly less expensive than the costs children could be faced with in an emergency situation.
Probate Court
Our attorneys handle all probate court matters. Probate court is a division of the circuit court that handles all decedents’ estates, as well as guardianship estates. Our estate services include probate and guardianship. Our commitment is to guiding you through the process with care and attention. We will get you through this with as little stress as possible.
Guardianship and Probate Court
To obtain guardianship or conservatorship of a child or an adult who is unable to take care of him or herself, you must go through the probate court. Whether you are seeking guardianship or conservatorship because a child’s parents have passed away or because they are unfit or unable to care for their children themselves, we can help you through the process.
Guardianship and conservatorship provide the power to make decisions about a person’s health, education and welfare, as well as about financial matters.
Jefferson City Wills and Trusts Lawyers
Planning for the Future
What makes more sense for you, a will or a trust? Perhaps both. The answer to that question can only be provided after a thorough review of your situation and your goals.
At Hanrahan, Nacy & Mullikin, P.C., our lawyers start by listening. Perhaps your goals are fairly general: You want to make certain your assets pass to your children as smoothly as possible. Perhaps you have more specific goals: You are buying a piece of real estate, and you want something unique done with it after you pass away. No matter how simple or complex your goals are, you can be confident in our ability to create the right combination of wills and trusts for you.
What is the difference between a will and a trust? A will is simply a direction to the probate court as to how your property should pass after your death. A trust is more flexible and can have many advantages in certain situations. It may not require the attention of the probate court at all.
The Option That Is Right for You
Your estate plan may involve a will that pours over into a trust. It may involve complicated multilevel trusts with a variety of conveyances associated with them, depending on the needs of your beneficiaries. It may involve testamentary trusts, bypass trusts, limited trusts, special needs trusts, or other types of trusts. The key is that it is designed specifically for you. That is what you will get when you choose our attorneys to assist with your estate plan.Your estate plan may involve a will that pours over into a trust. It may involve complicated multilevel trusts with a variety of conveyances associated with them, depending on the needs of your beneficiaries. It may involve testamentary trusts, bypass trusts, limited trusts, special needs trusts, or other types of trusts. The key is that it is designed specifically for you. That is what you will get when you choose our attorneys to assist with your estate plan.
Asset Protection for All Ages
We can create wills and trusts for people of all ages, from parents who have just had their first child to senior citizens who have children, grandchildren and even great-grandchildren whose needs they want to look out for.
Free Consultation About Probate or Estate Planning With a Jefferson City Attorney
Call 573-636-7900 or contact us via e-mail to schedule a free consultation with a Missouri estate planning attorney.