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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”...
If you are a commercial landlord in Missouri, your lease agreements should include all the necessary provisions to protect your interests and avoid potential tenant disputes. Here are some essential requirements you should consider in your lease agreement. Landlord...
Regarding estate planning in Missouri, deciding what to do with the family home can be one of the most challenging decisions. The family home holds a special place in the hearts of many, and leaving it behind can be emotional. However, failing to address the family...
Evictions are some of the most challenging actions Missouri landlords or property managers must accomplish. Making a tenant leave a property can become highly contentious. However, when you need to evict someone from a commercial property, you must follow specific...
Many companies in Missouri and around the country use noncompete agreements and noncompete clauses to protect them against unfair competition from former employees. Noncompete agreements have become quite commonplace in recent years, but there was a time when they...