Assertion Law Firm LLC / 417 Business & Elder Law

10/15/2026

What happens if nursing home care becomes necessary before you've had time to plan for it?

Many families assume that if they didn't plan years in advance, it's simply too late to protect anything.
Don't make that assumption.

A sudden hospitalization, stroke, fall, or diagnosis can force families to make major financial decisions very quickly. Even when advance planning wasn't done, there may still be legal options worth exploring.

Before assuming that a lifetime of savings must simply be spent down, understand the rules and your options.

Read more:
https://assertionlaw.com/what-can-you-do-if-you-havent-prepared-for-the-nursing-home/

Learn practical steps to protect your assets and plan for nursing home care, even if you haven’t prepared in advance.

10/12/2026

Before you buy that next piece of property, make sure you know who else has the right to use it.

An easement can affect where you build, how you access your property, where utilities run, or even who has the right to cross your land.

And sometimes the problem is the opposite: the property you are buying depends upon access across someone else's land.

For business owners investing in commercial property, acreage, rental property, or development opportunities, easements deserve attention before the transaction is complete.

Learn what property owners should know about easements:
https://assertionlaw.com/dont-let-easements-become-a-headache/

Discover how to manage and protect your property rights by understanding easements and avoiding common legal pitfalls with expert advice.

10/08/2026

Your estate includes more than what appears on a bank statement or deed.

For business owners especially, valuable information may exist only online.
Think about websites, domain names, cloud storage, social media accounts, online financial accounts, digital photographs, subscription services, and other electronic records.

Would the person handling your affairs know what exists and have the legal authority and information needed to access it?

Digital assets have become another important part of modern estate planning.
Learn more:
https://assertionlaw.com/digital-assets-and-your-estate-plan/

Learn how to include digital assets in your estate plan to protect your legacy and simplify access for loved ones.

10/05/2026

A handshake may have been enough when you started the business. Is it enough now that the business has real value?

Many longtime business partners have worked together successfully for years without ever putting all of their agreements in writing.

The problem usually isn't today.

It's what happens when one owner wants to retire, dies, becomes disabled, gets divorced, wants to sell, or simply stops agreeing with the other owner.
Good business relationships deserve good documentation.

Learn why business owners should move beyond the handshake agreement:
https://assertionlaw.com/avoid-the-handshake-agreement/

Discover the pitfalls of handshake agreements and how a properly drafted contract can prevent future legal headaches and financial loss.

10/02/2026

Own Missouri real estate? There may be a simple way to keep that property out of probate.

A Beneficiary Deed allows you to name who receives real estate at your death while you keep complete ownership and control during your lifetime.

You can still sell it. You can refinance it. You can change the beneficiary.

For anyone who has accumulated a home, land, rental property, or other real estate, how each property is titled should be part of the estate planning conversation.

Learn how Missouri Beneficiary Deeds work:
https://assertionlaw.com/how-a-beneficiary-deed-works/

Want to avoid probate with your real estate? Discover how a beneficiary deed transfers property to heirs and avoids probate.

09/29/2026

Your business may look very different today than it did when you formed your LLC. Does your Operating Agreement and Buy-Sell Agreement reflect those changes?

Businesses evolve.

Owners come and go. Responsibilities change. The company grows. Children join the business. Partners begin thinking about retirement.

Yet the Operating Agreement signed years ago often sits untouched in a file and very few partners have ever created a necessary Buy-Sell Agreement.

That can become a problem when an owner wants out, becomes disabled, gets divorced, dies, or disagrees with the other owners.

If your company has changed, your governing documents may need to change with it.

Learn why an updated Operating Agreement matters:
https://assertionlaw.com/why-an-updated-operating-agreement-is-important-for-your-llc/

Find out why keeping your LLC operating agreement updated is crucial for protecting your business and avoiding disputes.

09/24/2026

When was the last time you actually read your estate plan?

If the answer is “I’m not sure,” you’re not alone.

But think about how much may have changed since you signed it. Your business may be worth more. You may own additional real estate. Your children are older. You may have grandchildren. And the people you once selected to handle your affairs may no longer be your first choice.

Your estate plan should change as your life changes.

Find out when it may be time for an estate planning check-up:
https://assertionlaw.com/how-often-should-i-review-my-estate-plan/

Find out how often you should review your estate plan to keep it up to date and aligned with your life changes and goals.

09/18/2026

Thinking about buying another business? The opportunity may not be the only thing you’re acquiring.

An established business can come with customers, employees, equipment, contracts, and immediate cash flow.

It can also come with liabilities you didn't expect.

Before signing a purchase agreement, buyers should know exactly what they are purchasing, what liabilities they may be assuming.

For experienced business owners looking for their next opportunity, due diligence matters.

Here are 7 pitfalls to watch for when buying a business:
https://assertionlaw.com/top-7-pitfalls-when-buying-a-business/

09/16/2026

You built the business. But have you planned your exit?

For many business owners, the company represents years or decades of hard work and a significant portion of their net worth.

What happens if you decide to retire? What if you become unable to work? And who takes over when you’re no longer there?

A business succession plan can help answer those questions before your family, employees, or business partners have to.

If retirement is getting closer, now is a good time to think about what happens to the business you worked so hard to build.

Learn more about business law and succession planning:
https://assertionlaw.com/why-is-a-business-succession-plan-important

07/14/2026

What happens to your business if something happens to you tomorrow?

It's a question many business owners avoid, but the answer affects your family, your employees, your partners, and your legacy.

Without coordinated business and estate planning, even successful companies can face unnecessary disruption, legal complications, and uncertainty. The strongest plans connect your personal estate plan with your business succession strategy so everything works together when it matters most.

Your business may be one of your largest assets. It deserves the same level of protection as your home, investments, and family.

Start planning for the future today:
https://assertionlaw.com/business-law/