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If you’re a Missouri landlord, you should understand that a lease is a legally binding contract between you and a tenant. The lease lays out the rights and responsibilities you both have in regard to the rental property. To protect yourself and ensure everything runs...
Missouri estate planning often includes creating an advance medical directive. Some people also refer to it as a living will. In 2020, Gallup News reported that 45% of Americans reported having one. Why should you have one? Do you need an advance medical directive? An...
If you possess and lease properties in Missouri, adherence to Missouri's eviction laws is mandatory. Always remember that both the landowner and the tenant have rights. It should align with the Missouri eviction laws when evicting a tenant from your property. This...
There are several reasons why entrepreneurs often choose to form limited liability companies. LLCs offer the same liability protection as corporations, but they are not as strictly regulated and are easier to set up. LLCs can have only one member or unlimited members,...
Missouri companies enter into contracts when they purchase goods, order services or take out loans. Contracts are legal documents that state the rights and responsibilities of each party, and they sometimes include a liquidated damages clause that makes clear what...
An HOA must enforce the community's bylaws and the association's rules and regulations, and mandatory maintenance fees provide the funds necessary to accomplish this. If residents stopped paying their dues and the association could not force a collection, there would...
While no Missouri resident likes to think about the possibility of medical emergencies or incapacity, having an advance medical directive is a crucial step in ensuring that your wishes are respected and your loved ones are spared from making difficult decisions on...
When Missouri residents begin the estate planning process, some become confused about the instruments available to them to preserve their wealth for their heirs. Various trusts are one type of estate-planning tool. How do you know which type suits your wishes and your...
People often find it hard to talk to their parents about estate planning. However, the topic is important for all Missouri families to talk about to avoid future problems. These are some ways to talk with your parents about estate planning. Find a reason to talk about...
The Missouri House recently passed a bill banning local governments from issuing eviction moratoriums. The legislation comes three years following a Jackson County Circuit Court order that temporarily stopped eviction during the COVID-19 pandemic. A historical “pause”...