What is Estate Planning?
Estate planning involves creating documents that outline how your assets will be managed and distributed after your passing. Explore subcategories for the most relevant templates.
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Missouri Estate Planning
Estate planning helps individuals prepare for the future. Our attorney-drafted templates are quick and easy to complete.
Common Missouri Estate Planning documents
- Will — outlines how your assets will be distributed after death.
- Power of Attorney — appoints someone to make decisions on your behalf.
- Living Trust — manages your assets during your lifetime and after.
- Advance Healthcare Directive — specifies healthcare preferences if you cannot communicate.
- Probate Documents — facilitate the legal process of distributing assets.
Estate Planning forms by State
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wisconsin
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Popular forms
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Missouri Life Documents Planning Package, including Will, Power of Attorney and Living WillPrepare for the future with essential legal documents bundled for your peace of mind, ensuring your wishes are respected and organized.
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Missouri Last Will and Testament PackagePrepare essential legal documents to safeguard your estate and ensure your wishes are honored, all in one convenient package.
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Missouri Essential Legal Life Documents for Baby BoomersGet essential legal forms for planning and protecting your health and finances, all in one convenient package.
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Missouri Aging Parent PackageGather essential legal forms for safeguarding your aging parent's health and affairs in one convenient package.
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Missouri Organizing your Personal Assets PackageOrganize your personal and financial affairs with essential legal forms, all in one convenient package for peace of mind.
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Missouri Essential Legal Life Documents for New ParentsPrepare for the future with essential legal forms designed to safeguard your health and finances throughout life's changes.
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Missouri Essential Legal Life Documents for NewlywedsGet peace of mind with the essential documents needed to protect your loved ones and manage your affairs during significant life changes.
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Missouri Essential Legal Life Documents for Military PersonnelPrepare for critical life events with important legal forms, all in one package for peace of mind.
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Similar documents: key differences
- Will vs. Living Trust — a will goes into effect after death; a trust can manage assets during life.
- Power of Attorney vs. Healthcare Proxy — a POA covers financial decisions; a healthcare proxy focuses on medical choices.
- Advance Directive vs. Living Will — both address healthcare preferences, but an advance directive can include broader instructions.
- Durable Power of Attorney vs. General Power of Attorney — durable remains effective if you become incapacitated; general does not.
Key legal points
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Ensure capacity and proper signing when creating documents.
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Many documents may require witnesses or notarization.
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Related documents should be consistent in titles and beneficiary settings.
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Update your estate plan after major life events, like marriage or birth.
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Select responsible parties and store originals in a secure location.
How to get started
Start in minutes with these steps.
- Find a template or package that fits your situation.
- Review the description, preview, and signing requirements.
- Get full access with a subscription.
- Complete it in the online editor.
- Export or send: download, email, USPS mail, notarize online, or send for e-signature.
FAQs
Estate planning ensures your assets are managed and distributed per your wishes.
While not necessary, consulting a lawyer can clarify complexities.
Yes, you can update your plan as your life circumstances change.
Without a will, state laws dictate asset distribution, which may not align with your wishes.
Review your estate plan every few years or after major life events.
Glossary
- Will - Legal document that states how assets are to be distributed.
- Trust - Arrangement where a third party holds assets for beneficiaries.
- Power of Attorney - Legal document that grants someone authority to act on your behalf.
- Living Will - Document expressing healthcare preferences in case of incapacity.
- Probate - Legal process of validating a will and distributing assets.
- Beneficiary - Person designated to receive assets from an estate.
- Executor - Person responsible for administering an estate following a will.
- Notarization - Process of certifying a document as authentic and official.
- Advance Directive - Document outlining preferences for medical treatment in emergencies.
- Incapacity - Inability to make decisions due to mental or physical conditions.