Actions speak louder than words. Last week, members of Congress sent a powerful message by taking concrete steps to protect civil legal services. The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies proposed $300 million in funding for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), while the Senate Appropriations Committee approved an increase—raising LSC’s funding to $566 million.
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
70th Anniversary Gala
SAVE THE DATE:
Saturday, May 9, 2026
at the Ritz Carlton in Clayton
Details to follow
Division of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
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What is A Revocable Trust?
A trust is an agreement that determines how a person’s property is to be managed and distributed during his or her lifetime and also upon death.
A revocable living trust normally involves three parties:
The Settlor – Also called grantor or trustor, this is the person who creates the trust, and usually the only person who provides funding for the trust. More than one person can be a settlor of a trust, such as when a husband and wife join together to create a family trust.