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Earlier this year, a mentally disabled man from Fulton, Missouri, was found dead in a storage unit. He had been reported missing from his group home a week before being found, but police estimated that he had died months beforehand. This means that the group home failed to report him missing during that time. Perhaps …

During the second half of 2017, numerous devastating disasters have wracked many parts of the United States. From the hurricane-related destruction in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgins Islands to the wildfires in Oregon and northern California, countless people have had their lives and homes ruined. Even if you do not lose your …

Chapter 7 is the most commonly filed form of consumer bankruptcy in the United States, and can greatly benefit people who have gotten into more debt than they can handle. The basic premise of a Chapter 7 is this: The court will liquidate (sell) your non-exempt assets and use the proceeds to pay off your …

If you lose your job, you may automatically expect to begin receiving unemployment checks in the mail. However, this is not the case and there are criteria you must meet and actions you must take to be eligible to receive benefits. The following is some information regarding eligibility for unemployment in the state of Missouri. …

The prospect of wage garnishment is undoubtedly a scary one for most people. If you are in debt and your wages are subject to garnishment, you need an experienced attorney in your corner every step of the way. The skilled bankruptcy lawyers at the Law Offices of Kenneth P. Carp can help you determine whether …

It is not at all uncommon for parents to reach out for help in raising their children. When military deployments, medical diagnoses, or other personal circumstances prevent a parent from being able to fully engage with their children, a grandparent is often the first person to step in to help the family. In these circumstances, …

When deciding what to include in an estate plan, consider the nature of your assets and property, who your beneficiaries will be, and any relevant tax implications. One thing many people neglect to consider is the opportunity to set up charitable gifts as part of their estate plans. Charitable giving can have many benefits for …

Chapter 13 bankruptcies can be complicated processes. A Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows you time to reorganize your debts while at the same time retaining your assets. The payment process consists of a schedule of monthly payments that are made to the court over the course of a three-to-five-year period. This allows your creditors to receive …

An individual creates a will to describe how his or her finances and assets are to be distributed upon his or her death. Most of the time, the Decedent’s estate is distributed according to the will. Occasionally, the Decedent’s surviving members will contest the contents of the will. Surviving family members will contest the validity …

Talking about and planning for one’s death is not regularly discussed in Saint Louis or across the United States. People would much rather delay thinking about their demise instead of plan for this inevitable event. Some individuals will delay thinking about their death at all costs. However, proper estate planning is essential. Estate planning is …