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Fritz Law LLC is proud to announce our move to The Sevens Building in downtown Clayton, Missouri.  Effective June 1, 2019, the firm’s new address is 7777 Bonhomme Ave, Suite 2010, Clayton, Missouri 63105.  

While we all want to provide financial help to our loved ones—whether they are family or close friends—it is important to understand that how the money is classified will directly affect your estate planning. Accordingly, the intent behind the transfer of the money is key when determining if it will be considered a loan, gift, or advancement. Understanding the Differences Loan If there is a mutual understanding that the money you gave to a loved …

(St. Louis, MO – May 21, 2019) Out of more than 2,000 submissions from 42 countries, Fritz Law LLC’s website (www.fritzlawstl.com) won Silver recognition in the 2019 Muse Creative / Muse Design Awards competition. The winning website (Law & Legal Services category) was designed by Jacquelyn Cooney (Senior Design – PaperStreet Web Design), in conjunction with John P. Fritz (Managing Member – Fritz Law LLC) and was created by PaperStreet Web Design, located in Fort …

Whether or not you have an estate plan in place, you have likely heard the term “probate”. Probate is the legal process by which a deceased individual’s assets are distributed under court supervision. This process is necessary to distribute assets that are solely in the name of the deceased person. Probate is governed by state law. Avoiding Probate One of the appealing aspects of putting together an estate plan is to avoid probate. One way …

Sometimes giving assets outright to a beneficiary – such a child, a grandchild or a special needs loved one – is not the ideal method of distributing assets in an estate plan. In such a scenario, a discretionary trust can be a good estate planning tool. Below is some basic information on discretionary trusts and how they may be beneficial to your particular family’s needs. Discretionary Trusts Explained A discretionary trust is a type of …