Estate Planning
St. Louis, Missouri
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Where there's a will, there's a way! Whether you know it or not, everyone has an estate plan. The key questions is whether you created your own estate plan, with professional counsel, or whether the state will impose it’s own estate rules upon your loved ones, when you pass. Protect your assets, estate, and legacy with estate planning services from R.O.C Law in St, Louis, Missouri. From preparing wills and trusts to handling property settlements, he has the knowledge needed to handle all aspects of estate planning and will walk you through the complicated process. R.O.C. Law has the knowledge and experience to assist you with all aspects of estate planning, including wills, trusts, beneficiary deeds and power of attorney documents. In some instances. ROC Law can help client’s avoid the lengthy, expensive probate process entirely by employing beneficiary deeds, POD, and TOD beneficiary estate tools.
Estate Planning is more than just wills and trusts. It is the preparation of a plan to carry out an individual's wishes as to the administration and disposition of his/her property before or after his/her death. It is a common misconception that estate planning is only for the wealthy, but here a few reasons why you may need to consider discussing a plan.
Our Estate Planning Services
- Power of Attorneys
- Wills & Trusts
- Beneficiaries
- Estate Administration
- Revocable Living Trusts
- Living Wills
- Medical Power of Attorney
- Educational Trusts
- Special Needs Trust for Disabled Individuals
- Guardian - naming for minor children
- Guardian/Conservatorship for incapacitated individuals
Reasons For Estate Planning
- If you have minor children. Who will care for them if you die? If you have a plan , you are able to nominate a guardian. Without one, the decision could be left up to a Court.
- If you have assets. Who will inherit your assets? Without a will or plan your assets will pass in accordance with State Law. Taking the time to set up a Will or Trust will allow you to determine the distribution of your assets and the manner in which they are received.
- If you are worried about the financial security of your family if something happens to you. Having a plan can help provide for income replacement through life insurance as well as retirement accounts to help your family maintain their standard of living.
- If you have a blended family, what happens to children and spouses from different marriages? Without a plan your children may not be treated in accordance with your wishes. A plan can help you provide for all of your children as you see fit.
- If you own a business. What will happen to your business if you die? If you are a business owner, it is crucial that you have a plan in place to name a successor and provide direction in the event of your passing.
- If you lose the ability to speak for yourself. What happens if you become incapacitated and are unable to manage your affairs? A plan can help designate who can act on your behalf. Absent a plan you may be faced with having the Court appoint a stranger to manage your personal matters.
- If you have retirement accounts. Who is entitled to the proceeds? A plan can help designate beneficiaries and can help avoid unnecessary and unforeseen tax consequences.
- What about estate taxes? A plan may help you reduce or eliminate estate taxes.
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12964 Tesson Ferry Rd Suite B
St. Louis, MO 63128
Our office is conveniently located near Interstates 55 and 270, and half a mile from St. Anthony's Hospital.
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