Estate Planning & Veterans Law for Missouri Families

Life happens and a proper plan prepares for the unexpected. Nolan Law Firm provides trusted, personalized estate planning and VA‑benefits guidance to individuals and families in Kirksville and throughout Missouri.

Our Why

Attorney Patrick Nolan’s step‑mother suffered a series of strokes and passed without a plan. As a step‑son without legal authority, he could not effectively intervene to ensure the best care. Managing her estate from out‑of‑state compounded the hardship. That experience drives our mission: help Missouri families avoid court delays, confusion, and public probate so they can focus on caring for one another.

Setting up an estate plan is not gallows thinking—it is one of the most loving things a person can do for their family.

Estate Planning

Avoid probate and protect your heirs with wills, trusts & powers of attorney.

Trusts

Use trusts to efficiently transfer assets and minimize taxes.

Elder Law

Preserve your quality of life and plan for Medicaid & long-term care.

Asset Protection

Shield your business & personal assets from creditors and lawsuits.

Veterans Law

We help veterans secure benefits and protect their families’ future.

Our Core Services

Real Results. Real People.

This by far was one of the best attorneys I have worked with. He seems to really care about serving his clients, and he knows what he is doing.

Patrick handled my case professionally and with great care. It was an emotional time and he took the time to make sure I understood everything.

Patrick does outstanding work as a lawyer. He sat down with me and discussed everything that could possibly happen ...Hiring Patrick Nolan as my lawyer, in this matter, was the best decision I could have made.

Great lawyer. Knows the law and has built the personal relationships that help expedite the complicated legal process. We will be using him in the future.

When I had need of his services, I found him to be both responsive and accurate in his advise.

Professional as always!! Always open and willing. Would definitely recommend.

Statewide Practice

Based in Kirksville, we serve clients across Missouri using secure video conferencing and either in‑person signings or Missouri’s electronic signature authorization. Lower rural overhead helps us deliver value without sacrificing quality.

Contact Nolan Law Firm

Address: 210 N. Elson St., Suite A, Kirksville, MO 63501
Phone: (660) 956‑4502
Serving: Kirksville and all of Missouri

Nothing on this site creates an attorney‑client relationship. For legal advice about your specific situation, please contact us directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why plan ahead?

Missouri probate can be public, time-consuming, and costly. A trust-centered plan helps your family avoid court and keeps your affairs private.

Will I still need a will if I have a trust?

Yes. A short “pour-over” will is used to capture any assets not titled to your trust and direct them properly.

Do you work with clients outside Kirksville?

Yes—our estate planning practice is statewide through secure video meetings and convenient signing options – either at our office or yours.

What VA-benefits matters can you help with?

Guidance on filing and appeal of disability compensation.
Guidance on VA pension benefits for wartime Veterans and surviving spouses, including how medical expenses and trust planning may affect eligibility.

Patrick Nolan is an estate‑planning and veterans‑law attorney serving families across Northeast Missouri. After a decade in criminal and family law and a prior career as an award‑winning journalist, he now focuses on preventative law by helping clients avoid court through wills, trusts, Medicaid and elder‑law planning, and VA pension and disability counseling and coaching. A disabled veteran and community volunteer, Patrick combines personal insight with legal expertise to protect your legacy and ensure veterans receive the benefits they deserve.