Wills & Last Will and Testament in Missouri

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What A Will Does

Clarity For Your Wishes & Your Family

A will instructs who receives your property and who will serve important roles-like an executor or a guardian for minor children. Working with a St. Louis wills lawyer ensures your will follows Missouri law and reflects your real-world priorities.

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Why A Will Matters In Missouri

Avoid Intestacy & Prevent Unwanted Results

If you pass away without a will, state law-not you-decides who inherits. A clear will honors your wishes, reduces confusion, and can prevent disputes among family members in St. Louis City, the County, St. Charles, or Jefferson County.

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What A Will Does Not Do

Limitations To Understand

A will does not avoid probate and has no legal effect until death. It also doesn't handle incapacity during life-that's where powers of attorney and healthcare directives come in. Many families combine a will with a revocable living trust for privacy and to minimize court involvement.

Our Will-Drafting Process

Efficient, Thorough, Tailored To You

We gather key information, confirm beneficiaries & guardians, and draft a will that fits your situation. We guide proper signing with witnesses and address safe storage so your executor can act without delay.

When To Update Your Will

Life Changes? Update Your Plan

Marriage, divorce, births, deaths, a new home in Tower Grove or a move to Chesterfield-big changes mean it's time to review your will. We'll help you decide between a codicil or a new will so everything stays current.

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Questions We Hear Often

Practical Answers For Missouri Families

  • Does a will need to be notarized in Missouri?

    Not for validity-but making it "self-proving" with a notary and witnesses streamlines probate.

  • Can a will help avoid probate?

    No. Wills go through probate. Planning with a trust can reduce or avoid it.

  • What's the difference between a will and a living trust?

    A will controls assets at death through probate; a living trust can manage assets during life and transfer them without probate.

Ready To Put Your Wishes In Writing

Protect Your Loved Ones With A Well-Drafted Will

We'll help you think through the details and sign with confidence.