It's difficult when a loved one passes away, but there are a number of tasks which need to be completed in a timelly 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. There are a number of tasks to be completed and it is important to contact a skilled professional as soon as possible.
I handle each case personally. I have 35 years experience in Probate, Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Divorce, DWI Defense, Personal Injury and Auto accident cases. I have handled every level of litigation, 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 which is not usually required if there is a Will. If you are a single person a 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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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- Southern Illinois University School of Law
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- Research assistant for Professor performing legal research and writing on various topics.
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- 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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- Supreme Court of Illinois
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- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Misouri
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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
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- Q. After bankruptcy is discharged how long before u can buy land with cash
- A: If you're buying with cash, you can buy right away. Is that answer easy enough for you.
- Q. Do I have to give the trustee my tax refund in chapter 13 bankruptcy? Located in Alabama.
- A: I do not practice in Alabama, so that question would be dependent on the local bankruptcy rules that govern your case. In the Eastern District of Missouri, where I practice, the local rules require that debtors turn over their tax refunds (over a specific allowable amount) to the Chapter 13 Trustee and that these amounts will be added to the plan base (the overall sum of payments). This is consistent with the Bankruptcy Code in that a Debtor is to exercise his or her "best efforts" to pay back creditors over the life of their Chapter 13 Plan. In other words, it would not be consistent with the best efforts criteria to allow debtors to keep large or excessive tax refunds while simultaneously giving creditors less than full or significant payment. If you are unable to speak with your attorney, (this is troublesome in itself), you should get specific direction and instructions from the office of you Chapter 13 Trustee. You should read your Chapter 13 plan carefully as your duties and obligations under the plan should be set forth in that document.
- Q. What all information needs to be included on a small estate affidavit that will be submitted to a life insurance company
- A: A small estate affidavit should be sufficient for this purpose. By this I mean an Affidavit for Collection of a Small Estate that has actually been filed in the Probate Court of the County in which your mother was domiciled when she died. It should have a case number and be approved by the Court. I do not have all of the facts, but it sounds as though you have been through this procedure and that it has worked with other insurance companies. There are a number of reasons why the "legal department" of the insurance company is rejecting your request. If you have a Court Order that actually grants you the right to collect the proceeds of the life insurance policy, I can't imagine any reason that the Insurance Company would refuse to honor it. Something tells me that you may not have that. I sense that you are trying to do all of this yourself, but it would be a good idea to retain an attorney who is experienced in probate matters.