On behalf of Hamra Law Firm, LLC | Apr 28, 2020 | Probate
After you have your estate plan ready to go, you will need to make an important decision about who will manage and oversee that plan when you die. This person is the executor of your estate. He or she holds a very important position in that his or her job is to make...
On behalf of Hamra Law Firm, LLC | Apr 24, 2020 | Probate
As Missouri families and individuals get their affairs in order and create an estate plan that gives them peace of mind about the future, there are many new terms and rules to learn. One of the issues that commonly comes up during these discussions is probate....
On behalf of Hamra Law Firm, LLC | Apr 13, 2020 | Probate
Probate is the court process that your property and possessions go through after you pass away. It includes distributing these assets per your will. In Missouri, probate cases can remain open for up to 12 months. As a result, loved ones cannot access the assets until...
On behalf of Hamra Law Firm, LLC | Apr 1, 2020 | Probate
It is easy to think that when you die, your debts die with you. However, that is not how it works. Even after your death, your debt collectors still want to recoup the money you owe them. To do this, they will go after your estate. The Missouri probate court has a...
On behalf of Hamra Law Firm, LLC | Mar 18, 2020 | Probate
One of the most common reasons why estates end up stuck in probate in Missouri is due to family bickering. If someone in your family does not like a decision you made, he or she could easily start trouble and leave your heirs in limbo waiting for the court to figure...
On behalf of Hamra Law Firm, LLC | Jun 17, 2019 | Probate
You have probably heard people talk about probate before in Missouri. People often moan and groan about it. Probate is not a bad thing. In fact, the whole idea behind it is to protect you and your estate when you die. So, it is not something horrible, but it can take...
