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Aug. 18, 2025

Planning for the future isn't only about wills and beneficiary forms. It’s also about making sure someone you trust can act for you if you can’t. In Missouri, two documents do that work: a financial power of attorney and a healthcare power of attorney. Each serves a different purpose, and together they protect your day-to-day life and your medical choices.

July 19, 2025

Revoking a power of attorney takes more than a verbal request or a torn-up document. Legal authority doesn't automatically end just because circumstances change. To fully remove an agent’s power, you’ll need to follow specific legal steps.

June 24, 2025

Creating a trust in Missouri can be a powerful tool for estate planning, offering benefits like asset protection, tax advantages, and control over how your assets are distributed after your passing.

June 20, 2025

A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that grants one person (the agent) the authority to act on behalf of another (the principal) in financial, legal, or medical matters.

May 29, 2025

An advance directive is a legal document that allows individuals to outline their preferences for medical treatment in the event they become incapacitated and cannot communicate their wishes.

April 16, 2025

Planning for the future means making decisions about who will act on your behalf if you're unable to do so. A power of attorney is a crucial legal tool that allows you to designate someone to make financial, medical, or legal decisions for you.

April 11, 2025

When it comes to planning for your future, one of the most important decisions you may face is determining which type of trust is best suited for your individual needs. At David W. Walker Attorney at Law, I’ve had the privilege of helping many clients make this decision, and I understand that it can be a difficult process.

Feb. 18, 2025

At my Columbia, Missouri firm, I work with individuals who want to protect themselves and their loved ones through estate planning. One of the most common questions is how an advance directive differs from a power of attorney.

Feb. 6, 2025

One of the key aspects of estate planning is the advance directive. This documents how you want to be treated when you might not be able to express your preferences due to illness or injury.

Jan. 16, 2025

Setting up a trust for your assets can be one of the most important steps in your estate planning process. Whether you're preparing for the future or simply want to make sure your family is taken care of after you're gone, a trust can provide a number of significant benefits.