Estate Planning for Missouri Families

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Powers of Attorney

Who will handle your financial affairs if you can't?

Who will make medical decisions if you are incapacitated?

What medical treatments do you want (and not want)?

last Will & Testament

Who will be the guardian and conservator for your minor children?

Who should inherit your property at your death?

Who will be responsible for settling your estate?

Living Trust

Do you want to avoid the time, expense and publicity of probate?

Do you want to protect your inheritance for your beneficiaries?

Have you funded your trust so as to avoid probate at your death?

Business Plan | LLC

Do you want to protect your personal assets from creditors of the business?

Do you want to protect the business assets from your personal creditors?

Does your business operate in one or more markets or brands?

Estate Planning

Have you or a loved one moved to Missouri in the last year?

Have there been recent changes to your family situation (kids, divorce, etc.)?

Have you made a recent change in your job/career or retired?

Probate

Has a loved one recently passed?

Is it unclear who should inherit specific assets or property?

Did you pay funeral expenses for a loved one?

Are there unpaid medical expenses or credit cards?

You want a plan to make sure your loved ones are taken care of and your affairs are in order but...

you don’t know what is best for your family,

where to start,

or maybe even the right questions to ask,

and how much it will cost.

Which probably makes you feel confused, overwhelmed and maybe even a little powerless.

I look forward to working with you so that you can stop worrying about leaving your loved ones unprepared for one of the most emotional and stressful times in life.

richard russell law
Richard A. Russell
Attorney - CPA

If you are like most people, you want a plan to make sure your loved ones are taken care of and your affairs are in order but you have put it off for a long time.

And and it feels like you are carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders when you think about all the decisions to be made.

I can help!

I walk you through the process one step at a time, teach you what you need to know, make sure you understand the ins and outs of your plan, and give you the support and tools you need.

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Priscilla, Springfield

I was referred to Richard by my financial advisor because I recently moved to Missouri and wasn’t sure if I needed to update my estate plan from 2014. Richard reviewed my plan with me and helped me understand the changes I needed to make. I recommend Richard if you haven’t updated your plan in a while.

Priscilla ... Springfield

Diana & Don, Hollister

We were referred to Richard by our longtime financial advisor as part of our financial review. Richard identified some areas and options to simplify our estate and make things easier for our beneficiaries. We recommend working with Richard to review your estate when you update your financial plan.

Diana & Don ... Hollister

Manuel, Springfield

There were some pretty significant changes to my family situation, and I wasn’t sure whether my estate plan took care of these new circumstances. Richard developed a new plan that makes sure my family is taken care of. I am confident that things will be handled correctly when I am gone.

Manuel ... Springfield

Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs an Estate Plan?

Estate planning is important for individuals with a wide range of financial situations. In fact, estate planning may be more important if you aren’t wealthy because mistakes will have a much greater impact on your loved ones. Read More...

What is a Power of Attorney?

A power of attorney is a legal document that allows one person, called an agent, to act on behalf of another, called the principal. Another name for agent is "attorney-in-fact." Read More...

Do I need a Will?

A Will is a legal document that is used in probate to distribute your assets to your beneficiaries after you die. It is also used to name a guardian and conservator to care for your minor child. Read More... 

What is an Advance Directive?

An advance directive is a legal document that provides direction regarding your health care if you become incapacitated. It's also called a living will or a health care directive. Read More...

Do I need a Revocable Trust?

A trust is a legal document that is used to hold, manage, and distribute your money and property for your benefit (if you are incapacitated) and your beneficiaries (after you die). Read More...

Charitable Giving Strategies

You can do well by doing good. Charitable giving rewards you in many ways. It gives you a sense of personal satisfaction, and it can save you money in transfer taxes. Read More...

FAQs for Women Entrepreneurs

Thinking about starting your own business? Important asset protection and business planning factors to consider before you make the commitment. Read More...

How long should I keep Financial Records?

An important part of managing your personal finances is keeping your financial records organized. By taking the time to clear out your records, you’ll be able to find what you need exactly when you need it. Read More...

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