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Most people understand why they need a will. Fewer understand why they need a power of attorney, and even fewer have one in place. That gap has real consequences. A will only takes effect when you die. A power of attorney is what protects you while you are still alive...
A motion to suppress evidence is one of the most powerful tools available to a criminal defendant in Missouri. When it succeeds, it can result in the exclusion of key evidence from the prosecution's case. In some cases, the exclusion of that evidence is enough to...
Few decisions in a divorce or paternity case matter more than child custody. The outcome affects where your child lives, who makes major decisions in their life, and how much time each parent spends with them, often for years to come. And unlike property division or...
If you have been injured in an accident and someone tells you that your case is worthless because you were partly at fault, they are almost certainly wrong. In Missouri, being partially responsible for an accident does not bar you from recovering compensation. It...
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...