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St. Louis Estate Planning for High Net Individuals

Contact The McKay Law Firm for Advice on Estate Planning for High Net Individuals Individuals of high net worth must ensure access to certain estate planning documents, including a medical directive, power of attorney for financial matters, and an established will. Such high net individuals may already possess a reputation for

DWI Defense: How Alcohol Contributes to Driver Impairment

A St. Louis DWI Defense Lawyer on Alcohol & Driver Impairment There is much discussion about the hazards of drunk driving; however, the actual effects of alcohol on a potential motorist are often under-cited. Thus, whereas many people consume alcohol to get a desired physical or psychological effect, the vast

2019 Top Estate Planning Attorney

I was recently honored to be chosen by St. Louis Small Business Monthly as one of their Top Estate Planning Attorneys for 2019.  Below is the piece that I provided discussing estate planning for small business owners and a link to the publication. Years of experience? 11 years What are

How Can a St. Louis Personal Injury Attorney Help Me?

Why Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney After an Accident is a Must If you or a loved one has been in an accident, you are probably wondering: How can a personal injury attorney help me? The short answer is that an experienced personal injury attorney can help you get the compensation

Unlucky St Patty’s Day ? Call McKay For Traffic & DWI Defense

When You’ve Had A Few Too Many Green Beers, Call McKay for DWI Defense While you’re getting decked out in shamrocks from your head down to your socks, you can bet that St. Louis’ finest will be suiting up in blue and preparing a tight patrol. There will be more

A St. Louis Estate Planning Attorney on AB Trusts (Part 2)

Why AB Trusts Are Beneficial in Estate Planning We started discussing AB trusts in our last post, but there’s more that you may need to know when considering this type of fund. After the trust is established and one spouse passes away, the surviving spouse must understand certain rights and restrictions.

Estate Planning in St Louis With An AB Trust

What is an AB Trust & How Does it Work? Estate planning involves many possibilities, and one option is called an AB trust. This trust helps reduce estate tax but also restricts the way one can use the property in the trust. There are upsides and downsides when using this

How a Real Estate Lawyer Benefits Both Buyers and Sellers

Why Having a Real Estate Lawyer is a Must For Both Buyers and Sellers For most people, real estate transactions are the largest financial transactions that they ever handle during their lifetimes. Whether you are buying or selling a home, the process will involve aspects of real estate law. A

Too Much Holiday Cheer: DWI Defense in St. Louis

Holiday DWI Defense A little too much Christmas cheer could bring ho-ho-horrible consequences. Sounds a little corny doesn’t it? But you’ll wish you would have adopted that mantra if you find yourself in the backseat of a cop car around the holidays; or worse, facing time or penalties because of

The SECURE Act: How Does It Affect Your Retirement Accounts?

The SECURE Act: How Does It Affect Your Retirement Accounts? On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act), which became effective on January 1, 2020. The Act is the most impactful legislation affecting retirement accounts in decades. It will have

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