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Missouri Estate Planning FAQs

• Q: Who Can Be The Trustee?
  A: A grantor who desires to manage his or her own financial affairs and who is physically and mentally able can (and ordinarily should) serve as trustee. But provisions … More
• Q: Who May Be Appointed Guardian And Conservator?
  A: The same person is usually appointed both guardian and conservator, although it is possible for different persons to be appointed with respect to the same minor or … More
• Q: What Does It Mean To Be Incapacitated Or Disabled?
  A: As defined by Missouri law, an incapacitated person is one who is unable by reason of any physical or mental condition to receive and evaluate information or to … More
• Q: What Is The Legal Effect Of A Judicial Determination Of Incapacity Or Disability?
  A: The answer depends upon whether the court has made a finding of total disability and incapacity or only partial disability and incapacity. If the court finds that a … More
• Q: How Are Guardianship And Conservatorship Proceedings Commenced?
  A: Proceedings are commenced when a petitioner files an application for the appointment of a guardian and/or conservator in the probate division of the circuit court in … More
• Q: What Are The Duties Of A Guardian And A Conservator?
  A: A guardian must always act in the best interest of the ward. The guardian of a minor is charged with responsibility for the minor`s custody and control, and must act … More
• Q: Is The Conservator Or Guardian Personally Liable For The Debts Of The Protectee Or Ward?
  A: No, as long as the conservator indicates that he or she is acting on behalf of the protectee or ward in a representative capacity. In addition, neither the conservator … More
• Q: How Are Guardianship And Conservatorship Terminated?
  A: Guardianship and conservatorship for a minor terminate when the minor reaches 18 years of age. If there was a conservatorship estate for the minor, the conservator … More

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