Lloyd Nolan

It's a difficult time when a loved one passes away but there are tasks that need to be completed promptly to ensure your loved one's intentions are fulfilled and that property passes as planned. You have only one year from date of death to open a Probate Estate in Missouri. You need an experienced attorney to handle the probate process and the legal issues.

Many smart people have no Estate Plan whatsoever. Making an estate plans may seem unpleasant, or something to put off for the distant future. However, If you have no Will, then the law of your State will determine who receives your assets. It generally costs much more to handle a probate estate when there is no Will, because the courts usually require a surety bond. If you are a single person, consider this. 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. If you have no Will or Trust, you have no control over how your estate is distributed. Everyone should do some Estate planning, even if it's just the basics of a Will and power of attorney. Everyone needs a Power of Attorney, because this allows you to grant authority to a trusted person to handle your affairs in the even of your disability or incapacity.

If you want to avoid Probate, and keep your Estate Plan private, consider setting up a Living Trust. A Living Trust transfer assets without a Probate Court and care for you in the event of a disability.

I handle each case personally. I have 37 years experience in Probate, Estate Planning, DWI Defense, and Auto Accident Injury cases. I am licensed to practice in both Missouri and Illinois. I have handled every stage and level of litigation, both trials and appeals. My varied experience helps me to effectively address my clients' needs, even where areas of law overlap

Southern Illinois University - Carbondale

J.D. | Law

1981 - 1984

Honors: Graduate Assistant to Associate Professor Laurel Wendt.

Activities: Alpha Phi Omega, Prison Legal Aid internship.

Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville

B.S. | Government

1978 - 1981

Owner - Attorney

Law Office of Lloyd Nolan

1992 - Current

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

1995 - 2005

Handled various cases pro bono representing victims of Domestic Abuse and Violence in various courts in the St. Louis Metropolitan area.

Associate

John Livingston Attorney at Law

1988 - 1990

Associate in General Practice law firm handling Divorce, Probate, Criminal trials, Motions, general litigation.

Associate Attorney

David L. Naumann & Associates

1985 - 1988

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

1984 - 1985

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

1982 - 1984

Research assistant for Professor performing legal research and writing on various topics.

Law Clerk

Illinois Attorney General

1983 - 1983

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

February 10, 2020

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

May 18, 2019

UMKC School of Law

Missouri State Bar

Member

1985 - Current

United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri

Member - Admittee

1985 - Current

City of Creve Coeur Missouri, Police and Public Safety Commission

Member

2020 - 2022

Activities: Review and advise on policies for the Creve Couet Police Department and City Public Safety Issues.

Illinois Bar

Member

1984 - 2012

Illinois

Supreme Court of Illinois

Since 1985

Missouri

Since 1984

8th Circuit

Since 1999

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Misouri

Since 1985

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois

Since 1984

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Q. What type of lien can be filed to stop someone from selling an estate that's not rightfully theirs to sell or even have?

December 3, 2024

A: You mention that your father was defrauded into changing his Will. If someone attempts to probate the Will, you are entitled to contest it in the Probate Court. Based upon what you've stated, it seems that you have a good case to contest the fraudulent will.

It also sounds as though the person you mentioned might already have title to your father's home. You can file suite to set aside a deed obtained by fraud.

In any event, you need to consult an attorney immediately. I'm not sure how long it's been since these events occurred but these things are time-sensitive and you may be out-of-luck if you wait too long to obtain legal representation.

Q. Does emergency guardianship override parental custody rights?

March 23, 2024

A: No, you're parental rights override a temporary guardianship. You need to hire an attorney and contest this in the probate court.

Q. My dead mother’s husband refuses to show me her will and her trust. What do I do

August 16, 2023

A: If you know who the Trustee is, or who the attorney for the Trust is, request a copy from them. As a beneficiary you are entitled to a copy of the trust.