Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts

You have worked hard to build your life. When you die, will your loved ones reap the benefit of that work or suffer the consequences of your failure to plan?

Creating a comprehensive estate plan is perhaps the most important step you can take to ensure your loved ones are provided for and that final property and healthcare wishes are honored. Unfortunately, this action is often overlooked, put off or trusted to computer software.

Estate plans can provide your heirs or executors a complete picture of your financial affairs, what property or assets you own and who will receive them. Each person’s needs are different, and an estate plan should be tailored to those needs. A plan might provide for the care of minor children, advise regarding healthcare arrangements, and provide a power of attorney or guardian when you are no longer able to handle your own affairs. It might also include a will or establish a trust.

The Lowry Law Firm drafts estate planning documents that ensure your wishes are carried out, helps limit estate taxes and avoid probate.

We have particular expertise in handling guardianships. Our firm represents the Jefferson County Public Administrator, which acts as guardian/conservator for people who have failed to appoint one.

Our attorneys can provide answers to your questions about this crucial area, including questions about:

Wills Living Wills Trust planning Guardianships Estate administration and probate Powers of Attorney: Healthcare & Financial Beneficiary deeds Planning for incapacity, including healthcare & financial powers of attorney

Medicare/Medicaid Planning Gifting techniques and strategies Life Insurance planning Generation Skipping Transfer planning Charitable giving and charitable entities Succession planning for business owners, including buy-sell agreements Family limited partnerships, limited liability companies and closely held businesses

 With offices in Hillsboro and Festus, Missouri, The Lowry Law Firm serves the criminal defense, personal injury, estate planning and business formation needs of Jefferson County, Washington County, Saint Francois County and Sainte Genevieve County.