Probate and Estate Planning

They say the only thing certain in this world are death and taxes and yet it is surprising how many people die each year without a will or an estate plan. Once a person dies, little can be done to change the course of events for his or her family. With a little planning and, usually, very little cost, most important decisions can be resolved before death.

The attorneys at Smith & Turley can help people and their families with personal planning in the preparation of wills, durable powers of attorney and special health care directives. Do not put off the most important decisions you will ever make for your family to another day. For more information from the Missouri Bar Association on probate and estate planning:

Missouri Bar Association:

Anatomical Gifts
Joint Tenancy
Guardians & Conservators Under Missouri Law
Wills
Revocable Living Trusts
Living Wills and Other Advance Directives
Durable Powers of Attorney
The Probate Division
Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare Downloadable Form