As the end of the year approaches people tend to get things in order; they make last minute purchases, last minute charitable donations and then celebrate the holidays. Many business owners, however, forget that they must also take similar clean-up measures for their companies. The end of the year is a perfect time to review your company’s …
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More Than Just Lawyers: Van Osdol in the Community
Tom and Kay Willy recently received an award from the US Army for 20 years patriotic service as volunteer sponsors for international military students at the US Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kan. As chair of the Children’s Mercy Hospital Planned Giving Council, Mindy Ward was recently invited to participate in the …
When To Consider Multi-Generational Estate Planning
In estate matters, it’s a good rule of thumb to review your estate plan every three years or whenever there is a major change in your life – a marriage, a divorce, a remarriage, the birth of children, the loss of an immediate family member or a major rise or fall of assets. Creating an estate plan is a very personal matter; the estate planning …
Van Osdol & Magruder Attorney Profile: Elizabeth Patterson
Elizabeth Patterson was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. She attended St. Louis University and obtained her undergraduate degree and master’s in accounting. She attended University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law and received her master’s of law in taxation in December 2010. Prior to joining our firm, she assisted clients with their …
Attorney Profile: Thomas Bradshaw
Tom Bradshaw was born and raised in St. Louis by Irish immigrant parents. He came to Kansas City to attend college at Rockhurst and UMKC Law School. He married while in college and has six children. Tom has been a trial lawyer his entire career, starting with seven years as Assistant Federal Public Defender. His practice now focuses on trial …
Van Osdol Lawyers Give Thanks This November
This is a great time of year for us all to take stock and reflect on what is really important to us. Below are the thoughts of some of our lawyers: Photo credit: Korona Lacasse / Foter / CC BY “I am thankful for my friends and family and to work at a firm that not only encourages me to grow as an individual and as an attorney, but also allows me …
