Tucker Legal Services: Recent Episodes
Sheri Tucker, Tucker Legal Services, LLC
Sheri Tucker, Attorney is the founder and owner of Tucker Legal Services-a law firm located in St. Louis MO. Sheri is VA Accredited. The law firm is dedicated to elder law issues, estate planning, probate, and Special Needs planning. The website for more information about the attorney and practice areas is found at www.tuckerlegal-llc.com
Thank you for listening. Sheri Tucker, Tucker Legal Services, LLC
During Covid19 an increase in Do it Yourself DIY Wills happened. What is a valid will? What problems happen with DIY Wills? Just because it's an online form or software you buy, does not mean the will is valid. Often intent and reality of what is written are two different things.
What is asset protection in estate planning? Proposed tax increases, low business valuations, high national debt are a few reasons to consider protecting assets now with advanced estate planning options.
Many people hesitate and wait to put an estate plan in place. What Ifs are curve balls that are thrown at us during life. Not being prepared for What Ifs is reactive. This podcast asks What Ifs for proactive planning.
Erin Suelmann, Current Director of Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis talks about the work and support DSAGSL gives to families and individuals. Erin talks about the virtual transitions that took place during COVID-19 and future plans.
Erin Suelmann is the current director of the Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis. She shares how her brother affected her life and career choice and working with Down Syndrome. She also talks about her role with DSAGSL.
I have a guest speaker, Hooma Shah, a Family Law Attorney. She gives some tips on how co-parenting can work to create good memories for the holidays. Sheri adds suggestions for including grandparents into the visits during Covid-19.
Senior women are a vulnerable population where Intimate Partner Violence is often underreported. Elder abuse is a prevalent problem not only in nursing homes, or from strangers, but more often comes from trusted people, children and even spouses or partners. Abuse from spouses and partners is a separate form of violence against women.
Elder abuse, neglect and financial exploitation is sadly increasing for Seniors age 60 years and over. What are the signs? Knowing the signs of abuse and neglect may help save your loved one or senior friend from harm and financial scams. This podcast reviews emotional abuse, neglect of seniors.
Often people want to leave money to charity upon death. How do you give money to charity? What do you need to do to make sure the charity is legitimate? Attorney Sheri Tucker talks about charity trusts and how to avoid scams.
What is Probate? A person works hard and then puts a Will in Place. What is the next step a family member or Executor needs to take?
Many people have pets in the home. Senior adoption of pets is on the rise. Do pet owners have a plan in place for the what if...who will take care of your dog or cat? Do you know many end up in shelters because there is no plan in place. Do you have a pet trust?
Many are unprepared for mental and health incapacity due to a major illness or injury that requires hospitalization. COVID-19 can wreak havoc if a person does not have a financial power of attorney and becomes ill.
What is a financial power of attorney? Why one is important to have, especially during the pandemic of COVID-19. Many people do not have financial preparation in place in case of a major illness or injury. Why you do not want to rely on joint ownership as your plan.
Sheri Tucker Attorney and founder of Tucker Legal Services in St. Louis MO hosts guest speaker Makini Anwiyse, Adult Services Coordinator with Down Syndrome Association Greater St. Louis. Sheri will talk about legal issues and Makini will talk about life issues faced by parents of children with intellectual disabilities who are aging into adulthood. Legal issues will review Powers of Attorney versus the legal court proceedings of guardian and conservatorship. Makini shares real world stories of helping children make the transition into adulthood. For more information visit https://tuckerlegal-llc.com/meet-the-attorney/ (https://tuckerlegal-llc.com)
Parents with children who have disabilities may wonder how to create an estate plan for their son or daughter. A Special Needs Trust is a necessary part of a parent's estate plan that is flexible for changing needs as the child ages into adulthood. This episode gives an overview of understanding special needs trusts for parents with children. Thank you to Nathan Andersen @NathanAnderson for the artwork. You may also want more information and can read about special needs trusts at https://tuckerlegal-llc.com/estate-planning/special-needs-trust/ (https://tuckerlegal-llc.com/specialneedstrust/)