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Probate & Estate Planning Administration

Joplin, Missouri Estate Planning & Probate Attorney

Creating an estate plan requires attention to detail, knowledge, foresight, and a tailored approach to address the needs of each individual or family. At Copeland & Brown, we provide the legal service that results in an orderly transition of your wealth. With our cost-effective services, you can trust in the ease of planning and the administration of a will or trust.

We work with top financial advisors, insurance specialists, and accountants so that we have a network of resources to assist us with even the most complex cases and estates. Contact us today for more information about our services.

We can assist you with all of the following:

  • The creation of a will or trust to protect the future of your estate. We will explore all options and alternatives so you can choose the best option for you and your family.
  • Complex estate planning; trusts
  • Probate and trust litigation
  • Trust and estate administration
  • Litigation after the distribution of assets. If you believe you were cheated out of your inheritance, we can take legal action to see those assets properly redistributed or returned.

Probate: Probate is the legal process by which assets and personal belongings are distributed upon death. Without an estate plan, your assets could be distributed through probate, which may or may not affect how you actually wanted those assets distributed. Many times, probate results in litigation between family members. If you are facing probate or trust litigation or are seeking to prevent litigation over a will or trust, our attorneys will help you explore all your options and alternatives to protect the future of your estate.

We understand the difficulty and complexities for any individual or family facing estate planning or trust / probate issues. Our attorneys will answer any questions you may have and explore all options so you can confidently protect your assets and interests. Contact us today for a free consultation.

How to avoid taxes and probate: Decisions you make now in the estate planning process can protect your assets and your family from excessive tax obligations and the burden and expense of probate. If you are seeking to prevent litigation over your estate, you need to take preventative action by hiring an experienced attorney who can help you from estate planning through the administration process. Our attorneys are creative in their approach to helping clients devise optimal estate planning strategies to ensure that their wishes are complied with and that their assets are used for the intended purpose.

  • We can devise a comprehensive solution to your probate or estate planning needs with a cost-effective approach
  • Weekend and evening appointments available

To speak with a Joplin, MO, lawyer about estate planning and probate litigation services, please contact:

Copeland & Brown
614 Pearl Avenue
Joplin, MO 64801-2545
Phone: 417-623-7200
Fax: 417-623-7888

Copeland & Brown is located in Joplin, MO and serves clients throughout Missouri and Oklahoma in Jasper County, Newton County, Barton County, Vernon County, McDonald County, and Ottowa County, OK, including Neosho, Nevada, Carthage, Lamar, Carl Junction, Webb City, Anderson, Pineville, Noel, Sarcoxie, Seneca, Diamond, and Miami OK.

The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.