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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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Existing Pro Bono Programs in Missouri
From the Office State Court Administrators There are a variety of pro bono programs in Missouri. Some are funded by state and federal funds such as the four Legal Services Corporation programs, some are affiliated with social service agencies, some are affiliated with circuit courts, some are limited in scope such as disaster response, some are affiliated with law schools, and some are affiliated with a single church or local agency usually involving one volunteer attorney.
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Malpractice Coverage for Pro Bono Attorneys in Missouri
Malpractice Protection for Pro Bono Attorneys For retired, government and corporate attorneys, lack of malpractice insurance is a major barrier to volunteering (Supporting Justice II, A Report on the Pro Bono Work of America's Lawyers, The ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service, February 2009).
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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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Why Training is the best defence against cybrsecurity and data threats
‘Why training is the best defense against cybersecurity and data threats’ Cybercrime is one of the most prominent threats facing businesses today. It’s often thought that criminals are only out to target the biggest corporations, but any business – no matter how large or small – is vulnerable. 
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Make a Plan - Ready.gov
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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Advance Directive: It's Your Right to Decide
In Missouri, an advance directive is a legal document that allows individuals to make their healthcare wishes known in advance, should they become unable to make decisions for themselves. It essentially outlines preferences for medical treatment and names a healthcare agent to make decisions on the individual's behalf when they are incapacitated.  Here's a more detailed explanation: What is an Advance Directive?
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Probate Law Resource Guide
Probate & Wills What is a Revocable Living Trust? Joint Tenancy Living Wills and Other Advance Directives Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Revised Anatomical Gift Act Guardians & Conservators Under Missouri Law Click here to download the guide.
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Is it Legal to…Estate Planning
The Missouri Bar has published a podcast, entitled "Is It Legal to...Estate Planning. Click here to listen to the podcast. If you click on this link you will be leaving this website.
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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.
Disaster Relief
Existing Pro Bono Programs in Missouri
From the Office State Court Administrators There are a variety of pro bono programs in Missouri. Some are funded by state and federal funds such as the four Legal Services Corporation programs, some are affiliated with social service agencies, some are affiliated with circuit courts, some are limited in scope such as disaster response, some are affiliated with law schools, and some are affiliated with a single church or local agency usually involving one volunteer attorney.
AttorneysMissouri Lawyers CornerOther Information
Malpractice Coverage for Pro Bono Attorneys in Missouri
Malpractice Protection for Pro Bono Attorneys For retired, government and corporate attorneys, lack of malpractice insurance is a major barrier to volunteering (Supporting Justice II, A Report on the Pro Bono Work of America's Lawyers, The ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service, February 2009).
AttorneysMissouri Lawyers CornerOther Information
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.
Disaster Relief
Why Training is the best defence against cybrsecurity and data threats
‘Why training is the best defense against cybersecurity and data threats’ Cybercrime is one of the most prominent threats facing businesses today. It’s often thought that criminals are only out to target the biggest corporations, but any business – no matter how large or small – is vulnerable. 
Missouri Lawyers CornerScams & Identity TheftOther Information
Make a Plan - Ready.gov
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.
Disaster Relief
Advance Directive: It's Your Right to Decide
In Missouri, an advance directive is a legal document that allows individuals to make their healthcare wishes known in advance, should they become unable to make decisions for themselves. It essentially outlines preferences for medical treatment and names a healthcare agent to make decisions on the individual's behalf when they are incapacitated.  Here's a more detailed explanation: What is an Advance Directive?
Health CareWills/Estates
Probate Law Resource Guide
Probate & Wills What is a Revocable Living Trust? Joint Tenancy Living Wills and Other Advance Directives Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Revised Anatomical Gift Act Guardians & Conservators Under Missouri Law Click here to download the guide.
Wills/Estates
Is it Legal to…Estate Planning
The Missouri Bar has published a podcast, entitled "Is It Legal to...Estate Planning. Click here to listen to the podcast. If you click on this link you will be leaving this website.
Missouri Lawyers CornerWills/Estates
Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA)
Information concerning FEMA and assistance available to victims of natural disasters.  https://www.fema.gov/ If you click on this link you will be leaving this website.    
Disaster Relief
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