Law Office of Kenneth P. Carp

07/02/2022

Yeah, we’re open on the 4th (regular hours). And there are special gifts for those that join us to remember how lucky we are! See ya!

04/02/2019

Many of us in the St. Louis area rely on our cars to get to work, take kids to school and activities, run basic errands, and much more. If you are thinking about filing for bankruptcy, you may wonder what is going to happen to your car. Will you have to forfeit your car to ...

03/28/2019

If something happens to you and you are unconscious or otherwise incapacitated, what will happen to your financial affairs? Who will keep up with your bills, manage your investments, and notify your creditors? Fortunately, there are legal tools available to ensure that everything can remain in order...

03/25/2019

Lack of Valid Ex*****on Each state has its own rules governing how you must execute a valid will. Under Missouri law, the requirements may seem fairly simple, and they include: (1) the will must be in writing, (2) the testator must sign the will, and (3) the signature must happen in the presence and...

03/25/2019

Student loan debt is crippling borrowers, as well as the United States economy as a whole. Published statistics show that Americans owe more than $1.4 trillion in student loans. As a result, many Americans with this debt are delaying or foregoing purchasing homes, moving, and even marriage. The incr...

03/08/2019

One common question unemployment attorneys regularly hear is whether a person can collect unemployment benefits if they quit their job. The answer to this question is the same as many questions in the legal world: it depends on the circumstances of your situation. Whether or not you can collect unem...

02/28/2019

Putting an in place is an important task to accomplish.

However, the work doesn’t end there, as you should always regularly review your estate plan for any necessary changes on a regular basis.

Putting an estate plan in place is an important task to accomplish. However, the work doesn’t end there, as you should always regularly review your estate plan for any necessary changes on a regular basis. A good rule of thumb is to review your estate plan with a skilled lawyer every two to three ...

02/21/2019

can certainly provide financial relief, as you will no longer live in fear of collection calls, lawsuits, wage garnishment, or even many debt obligations.

However, that relief can soon turn into concern about your financial future.

Bankruptcy can certainly provide financial relief, as you will no longer live in fear of collection calls, lawsuits, wage garnishment, or even many debt obligations. However, that relief can soon turn into concern about your financial future. Will you ever be able to buy a house or a car again? Will...

02/20/2019

Many people create as an important part of their comprehensive .

In order to create a valid trust in accordance with , you must take certain steps, including drafting the trust document, transferring your property to the ownership of the trust, and more.

Many people create trusts as an important part of their comprehensive estate plans. In order to create a valid trust in accordance with Missouri law, you must take certain steps, including drafting the trust document, transferring your property to the ownership of the trust, and more. One critical s...