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If you are facing a federal criminal case in the St. Louis area, your case will almost certainly be handled in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. The Eastern District, commonly referred to as EDMO, is one of two federal judicial...
Few questions weigh more heavily on parents going through divorce, paternity, or custody proceedings than how child support will be calculated. Whether you are the parent expected to pay or the parent expected to receive, the numbers involved will affect your family's...
Missouri estate planning attorneys sometimes joke that the most expensive mistake in estate planning is not the one people fear, but the one they never realize they made. A revocable living trust that was carefully drafted, thoroughly reviewed, and properly signed can...
A Class A felony is the most serious felony classification in Missouri, carrying a sentence of 10 to 30 years or life in prison. Under Missouri Revised Statutes § 558.011, a person convicted of a Class A felony faces a minimum of 10 years in the Missouri Department of...
An executor in Missouri — legally called a personal representative — is the person responsible for administering a deceased person's estate through the probate process. Under Missouri probate law, an executor has specific legal duties that include filing the will with...
Building a business with a partner can be one of the most rewarding professional experiences imaginable. Two people share a vision, divide the work, and grow something together. But even the most aligned partners can find themselves on opposite sides of a...
When parents separate or divorce in Missouri, few questions carry more weight than this one: who will make decisions for our children, and where will they live? Child custody is often the most emotional and contested issue in any family law case, and for good reason....
If you have been injured because of someone else's negligence, one of the first questions you are probably asking is: how much is my personal injury case actually worth? It is a reasonable question — and an important one. But it is also one that does not have a simple...
If you have received a letter from the U.S. Department of Justice or the U.S. Attorney's Office identifying you as a "target" of a federal criminal investigation, this is one of the most serious legal situations a person can face. A federal target letter means federal...
When most people think about estate planning, one of their biggest concerns is probate. Many St. Louis families ask: Can avoid probate in Missouri? The answer in many cases is yes — but it requires proper planning under Missouri law. Understanding how probate works...