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The Legal Help in Disasters Committee (LEHDCOM) of the Governor’s Faith-Based and Community Service Partnership for Disaster Recovery developed the "Disaster Manual for Lawyers and the Public."  The manual was prepared for both lawyers and the public for times of natural disasters in Missouri.  The manual provides information from obtaining state and federal aid to legal information concerning landlord/tenant and consumer laws.  Click on the document below to view this valuable information.
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Recovering from a Natural Disaster - Missouri Disaster Manual
The Legal Help in Disasters Committee (LEHDCOM) of the Governor’s Faith-Based and Community Service Partnership for Disaster Recovery developed the "Disaster Manual for Lawyers and the Public."  The manual was prepared for both lawyers and the public for times of natural disasters in Missouri.  The manual provides information from obtaining state and federal aid to legal information concerning landlord/tenant and consumer laws.  Click on the document below to view this valuable information.
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Family LawJuvenile Law
30 Common Credit Scams: A Guide for Financially Vulnerable Adults
In the modern world, most of us will rely on electronic banking in some form or another. Whether it’s using a card to pay for items in shops, or online transfers, we seamlessly use a blend of digital finance tools and cash in our everyday lives. Unfortunately, this means that there is also a myriad of ways that scammers can target consumers, especially if they are a high-risk group. And with so many different scams doing the rounds, it can be hard to keep track of what you’re meant to look out for.
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"Arial",sans-serif">Being able to access higher education is a wonderful step towards building a financially secure future; enabling people to gain better employment opportunities and live to a higher standard. However, student debt is a complicated issue, and trying to decide if the costs of a degree are worth it can be difficult.
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Make a Plan for Disasters and Emergencies
Make a plan today. Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect your area. Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish a family meeting place that’s familiar and easy to find. Ready.gov has valuable information concerning disasters or emergencies.  To view this insightful information, click on the following link:  Make a Plan.
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Make a plan today. Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect your area. Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish a family meeting place that’s familiar and easy to find.   Go to Ready.gov for more information.   If you click on the above links you will be leaving this website.
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The Missouri Bar Money Guide
The Missouri Bar has published the Money Guide to assist with questions concerning debt collection, overdraft fee payday lending information, credit card rules, etc. If you are experiencing money problems in any of these areas more, click on "The Money Guide" pdf document below.
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Power of Attorney In Missouri
In Missouri, a Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone (an agent) to act on your behalf in financial and/or healthcare matters. Missouri recognizes both general and durable powers of attorney, with the latter remaining in effect even if the principal becomes incapacitated. A healthcare power of attorney allows you to designate someone to make medical decisions for you if you are unable to do so.  Key Aspects of Power of Attorney in Missouri:
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Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA)
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