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In Missouri the Circuit Court’s Probate Division oversees the distribution of assets after a death. If there is a will, assets are distributed accordingly, after debts are paid. If there is no will, Missouri’s intestacy…
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An Illinois probate court is trying to sort out who has the rights to the estate of outsider artist Henry Darger—and has so far found “lots of holes” in the court documents. When Darger, died…
Read Moreabout Lots of Holes: The Estate of Henry Darger

  The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that 1,129,000 more home health care aides will be needed between now and 2030. That represents growth of nearly 33% in the field, as our population ages. Importantly,…
Read Moreabout Home Health Care: Over One Million Jobs!

Google got curious about how people are hoping to make a living in the aftermath of the Great Resignation and, being Google, dug in to analyze our work related searches. Among the top most searched…
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  Executing the will and affairs of a deceased loved one has always been challenging—and cyber crime is making it even more so.  Attention to digital accounts, assets and passwords is increasingly important, as is…
Read Moreabout Insights for Executors: Identity Protection

  Sure, go for it. Establishing a pet trust ensures that your pet is cared for when you are no longer able to do so. Although informal arrangements with friends or family members are well-intended,…
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  Even diligent estate planning efforts cannot possibly cover every potential circumstance that could challenge our loved ones down the road. A child could suffer an accident, a lawsuit could threaten savings, a hurricane could…
Read Moreabout Estate Planning: Power of Appointment?

  Iowa is exploring the establishment of two new specialty probate courts. In anticipation of an unprecedented transfer of wealth as the population ages, some experts believe specialty courts can play a critical role in…
Read Moreabout Probate Law: Specialty Courts In Iowa?

  Many transit construction projects stalled last year, due to the impact of the pandemic on both workers and materials. Now, efforts to reboot the building of dedicated busways, bus rapid transit, and rail and…
Read Moreabout Scheduled For Completion? Beep Beep!