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Family-Focused Estate Planning in Mid-Missouri

The same instinct that brings families to me for divorce and custody, the desire to protect the people you love, is the heart of good estate planning. A clear plan decides who raises your children, who makes decisions if you cannot, and who receives what you have built, so your family is not left guessing during a hard time.


As an estate planning attorney serving Columbia and Mid-Missouri, I help families put the right documents in place: wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and beneficiary deeds. This is especially important after a divorce, when your will, beneficiaries, and guardianship choices often need to be updated to match your new life.


I take the same personal, plain-language approach to estate planning that I bring to every family law case. You will always know exactly who to call, and I will make sure you understand each document you sign.

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FAQ

State intestacy laws decide who inherits your property and who raises your minor children, and the result may not match your wishes. A will lets you make those choices yourself.

It depends on your situation. A will covers the basics, while a living trust can help your family avoid probate and keep matters private. I will recommend what fits your needs.
Yes. This is one of the most important times to update your plan, because your old will, beneficiary designations, and powers of attorney may still name your former spouse.
A beneficiary deed, also called a transfer-on-death deed, is a Missouri tool that lets your home or land pass directly to the people you name when you die, without probate, while you keep full control during your life.