Tag Archive: Probate

Missouri Beneficiary Deeds – What Happens when the Owner Dies?

We have blogged several times about Missouri Beneficiary Deeds — the good, the bad, and the ugly.  We ran into a new situation today.  A divorced dad died a few months ago and left his house to 19 year old Molly, his only child, through a beneficiary deed.  We offered to help her  with “getting…

Wills do NOT avoid Probate!

Once again last week I got to explain to a client that Wills only work through the probate system.  A very, very nice lady came in with her elderly mother’s will.  It had been prepared by an out of town firm by a lawyer recommended by a financial planner.  The will was simple, but valid.  When…