It's a difficult time when a loved one passes away. However, there are a number of tasks which need to be completed in a timely manner to ensure that his or her intentions are fulfilled. The limitations period for filing a Probate Estate in Missouri is one year from the date of death. In order to protect your loved one's estate, it is important to contact a skilled professional as soon as possible.
I handle each case personally. I have 36 years experience in Probate, Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Divorce, DWI Defense, and Auto Accident Injury cases. I have handled every stage and level of litigation, both trials and appeals, in the State and Federal Courts of Missouri and Illinois. My varied experience allows me to effectively address my clients' needs, even where areas of law overlap. I strive to provide high-quality legal services with integrity at a fair price. Call me for a Free Initial Consultation.
Many smart people have no Estate Plan whatsoever. Many of us don't consider our estate plans because it seems unpleasant or something to be considered in the distant future. If you have no Will, then the law of your State will determine who receives your assets. Generally, it costs more to handle a probate proceeding when there is no Will, because the court will require the posting of a Bond. This is not normally required if there is a Will. If you are a single person it may be more difficult to determine your heirs, particularly if you have no children or siblings. Beyond this, you may not want all of your assets to be distributed to your next of kin and, without a Will, you have no input as to who will handle the affairs of your estate. It is important for everyone to do some Estate planning, even if it's just the basics of a Will and power of attorney. Powers of attorney are critical for everyone, because this document allows you to grant authority to a trusted person to handle your affairs in the even of your disability or incapacity.
- Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
- J.D. | Law
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- Honors: Graduate Assistant to Associate Professor Laurel Wendt.
- Activities: Alpha Phi Omega, Prison Legal Aid internship.
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- Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville
- B.S. | Government
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- Owner - Attorney
- Law Office of Lloyd Nolan
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- Solo practice handling all stages of litigation, trials and appeals. Divorce, Bankruptcy, Criminal, Probate and Injury Cases. Represented hundreds of clients in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area, including Illinois Counties of the Metro East.
- Volunteer Attorney
- Legal Advocates for Abused Women
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- Handled various cases pro bono representing victims of Domestic Abuse and Violence in various courts in the St. Louis Metropolitan area.
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- John Livingston Attorney at Law
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- Associate in General Practice law firm handling Divorce, Probate, Criminal trials, Motions, general litigation.
- Associate Attorney
- David L. Naumann & Associates
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- Associate attorney representing numerous Criminal defendants in Missouri State Courts and also Federal Court practice. Handled all Divorce and Domestic Relations cases for the firm. Handles all Illinois practice for the firm. Handled all Bankruptcy, Federal Court actions for the firm.
- Associate Attorney
- Schrempf & Metz PC
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- Associate attorney in law firm handling legal research, preparing pleadings, and handling Motion practice in Illinois Courts in Madison County and St. Clair County. Personal injury Defense and Plaintiffs' work, including representing various Municipalities of the Illinois Municipal League.
- Research Assistant
- Southern Illinois University School of Law
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- Research assistant for Professor performing legal research and writing on various topics.
- Law Clerk
- Illinois Attorney General
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- Worked in the General Law Division conducting research and preparing briefs and pleadings for the representation of various state agencies and the consumer protections division of the AG's office, between second and third year of law school.
- Moot Court Judge, Carbondale, Illinois
- Southern Illinois University School of Law
- Served as Judge for Law Student Mock Court Trials
- Film and the Law - Professional Ethics, UMKC CLE, University of Missouri, St. Louis Campus
- UMKC School of Law
- Missouri State Bar
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- Illinois Bar
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- Illinois
- Supreme Court of Illinois
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- Missouri
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- 8th Circuit
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- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Misouri
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- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
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Free Consultation
I offer a free phone consultation, up to 10 minutes, on all new matters. - Credit Cards Accepted
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Contingent Fees
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
I strive to provide basic legal information and answer basic questions over the phone for my clients. If I don't have the answer or solution to your issue, I'll help you find someone who does.
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
- DUI & DWI
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- English: Spoken, Written
- German: Spoken, Written
- Q. I got a letter about my ex-husband's bankruptcy case stating "a discharge under 11 U.S.C. & 727 is granted".
- A: Regina Edwards' answer is correct. The applicable statute is 11 U.S.C. 523 (a) 15, which provides that an individual is not discharged from any debt ... (15) to a spouse, former spouse, or child of the debtor and not of the kind described in paragraph (5) that is incurred by the debtor in the course of a divorce or separation or in connection with a separation agreement, divorce decree or other order of a court of record, or a determination made in accordance with State or territorial law by a governmental unit;
- Q. Does 2021 notarized statement override 2017 beneficiary deed?
- A: Assuming the Beneficiary Deeds were recorded, (you state "filed"), and nothing has been recorded since then, the beneficiary deed controls and your brother is the legal owner of the real properties. A notarized statement does not meet the requirements of a valid will and has no legal effect, even though your father may have intended otherwise.
- Q. Bankruptcy and a repo
- A: You'd better move quickly! You may need to pay the repossession charges, depending on the procedure in your district.