Hammond & Shinners, P.C.

06/02/2026

Working families are feeling the strain every time they visit the grocery store, fill up their gas tank, or pay their monthly bills. Lawmakers need to listen when people say the rising cost of basic necessities is becoming a real crisis.

Even with recent oil shocks, affordability remains mostly an issue of incomes, not prices By JOSH BIVENS Economic Policy Institute Affordability has been the policy buzzword of recent years. Much of the affordability discourse — both among policymakers and the public — has focused near-exclusive...

06/01/2026

Teamsters Local 688 members at Heartland Coca-Cola stood up, stood strong, and earned a great contract that reflects their hard work.

By TIM ROWDEN Editor-in-Chief St. Louis – A group of over 35 workers at Heartland Coca-Cola have voted by an overwhelming 90 percent margin to ratify a new agreement. The service equipment workers are represented by Teamsters Local 688. “This new agreement is a big win for these workers,” said...

05/29/2026

Lawmakers and leaders need to listen to their constituents when we say that the affordability of the most basic goods is becoming a crisis for America’s hardest-working families.

Even with recent oil shocks, affordability remains mostly an issue of incomes, not prices By JOSH BIVENS Economic Policy Institute Affordability has been the policy buzzword of recent years. Much of the affordability discourse — both among policymakers and the public — has focused near-exclusive...

05/25/2026

Happy Birthday, Ann!

We’re celebrating Ann Dalton today and all she brings to Hammond & Shinners. From her experience to the way she shows up every day, she’s a big part of what makes this team work.

We’re lucky to have her and appreciate everything she does for our clients and our firm.

Join us in wishing Ann a great birthday and a year ahead full of good things!

05/25/2026

This , we pause to honor the servicemen and women who gave their lives defending our country, our families, and our way of life.

05/22/2026

Have you suffered an injury on the job or at work? Contact us today at (314) 727-1015 to see if you are eligible for workers' compensation.

05/20/2026

Usually, no. As a general rule, you're limited to the benefits you receive through workers' comp, which means you can't sue for damages like pain and suffering or mental anguish. But some states allow you to sue your employer in very limited circumstances, including when your employer intentionally hurt you or didn't have legally required workers' comp insurance. Contact us today at (314) 727-1015 to see what you can do.

05/19/2026

A apprenticeship is a great alternative to traditional college degree, allowing young people to earn money while they learn a trade and to start saving for retirement!

05/17/2026

Probate is the court process by which a will is proved valid or invalid. The legal process wherein the estate of a decedent is administered.

When a person dies, his or her estate must go through probate, which is a process overseen by a probate court. If the decedent leaves a will directing how his or her property should be distributed after death, the probate court must determine if it should be admitted to probate and given legal effect. If the decedent dies intestate—without leaving a will—the court appoints a personal representative to distribute the decedent's property according to the laws of descent and distribution. These laws direct the distribution of assets based on hereditary succession.

Contact us today at 314-727-1015 for help with your will.

05/16/2026

Estate planning arranges for the transfer of an individual's estate at the time of death. An estate consists of all property owned at death before it is distributed by will, trust, or intestacy laws. An estate may contain both real property (real estate, including houses and investment properties) and personal property (all other property, including bank accounts, securities, jewelry and automobiles). Typically, the process of estate planning involves extensive consultation with a number of professional advisors, including lawyers, financial counselors, accountants and life insurance representatives.

Contact us today at (314) 727-1015!