O'Donnell Law Center : Lake of the Ozarks

It’s that time of year again. Holiday lights are out and ready for your enjoyment. Our Lake of the Ozarks law firm loves this time of year and we want to share a few of our favorite holiday light parks. It’s a fun way to get out with your family and get into the holiday spirit. If you’re ready to pile in the car and set out on a holiday light tour, take a look below to find out where these spectacular displays are located around the Lake of the Ozarks. Enchanted Village of lights Nov. 16, 2018 - Jan 1, 2019 Laurie Fairgrounds 269 Fairgrounds Road, Laurie, MO 573-374-8776 Open Nightly 5 pm to 9 pm (10 pm weekends) St. Patrick's Festival of Lights Nov 22, 2018 - Jan 2, 2019 Shrine of St. Patrick/ Mother's Shrine 176 Marian Drive, Laurie, MO 573-374-7855 Open Nightly 5 pm to 10 pm Versailles Unity Circle of Lights Nov 21, 2018 - Jan 1, 2019 Versailles City Park Jct Hwy 5 and 52, Versailles, MO 573-378-4634 Open nightly from dusk until midnight Osage ...

With the holiday season upon us, many will be gathering around the table with friends and family. As you do, it’s a great time to think about and discuss the future, and specifically about what will happen with your assets after you pass. It’s best to make a plan before the plan is needed. Our Lake of the Ozarks attorney specializes in helping others plan for their future. There’s a comfort in knowing your estate is taken care of and your assets will go to the beneficiaries of your choosing.  Keep reading to learn how O’Donnell Law Center can help you establish your estate plan. It’s hard to think about end of life and the distribution of all of your assets, but your family will be thankful for the time you spend planning in advance. We serve people living at the Lake of the Ozarks who wish to establish a Trust to keep their assets out of probate.  For many, the probate process turns into a lengthy court proceeding for the loved-ones left behind. It is always a good t...

Divorce is a tough time for everyone involved – especially kids. It can be hard for young children to understand what is happening to their family. It can be difficult for children to process this time as their family dynamic changes. As your divorce attorney in Osage Beach, MO , our law center sees a number of children struggle as their parents get a divorce at the Lake of the Ozarks. We’re here to help parents through the divorce process but we’d also like to help offer advice on how to make this stressful time easier on your kids, as well. 1) Be Honest It’s best to be honest about your divorce with your kids. While they may not need to know all the ugly details, they deserve to know what is going on with their parents. Have an open conversation about your divorce from your spouse and let them know they can ask any questions they may have. Try to answer any questions in an honest and positive manor. 2) Encourage them to Share Feelings You should always encourage your kid...

With today being the day we observe Veterans Day, we thought it was an appropriate time to honor those who’ve given so much for our freedom. As your Lake of the Ozarks attorney , we want to take some time to feature the history of Veterans Day and a few of the ways you can honor this holiday. Take a look below to learn more about this special holiday honoring veterans, provided by O’Donnell Law Center . The History of Veteran’s Day: Originally known as Armistice Day, this holiday was established on November 11th of 1919 – the first anniversary of the end of World War 1. In 1926, Congress passed a resolution to observe this holiday annually. Later it became a national holiday in 1938. In 1968, President Eisenhour officially changed the holiday from Armistice Day to Veterans Day. Aside from common belief, Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans – living or those who’ve passed. This day celebrates and gives thanks to veterans who have served their country during war and p...

What will happen to your money after you pass? It’s important to line out your wishes ahead of time to help alleviate stress for your family. Whether you want to leave some assets to your family and make a charitable contribution to an organization with the remainder or donate all of your assets to a beloved non-profit, we can help establish your trust at the Lake of the Ozarks . Here at O’Donnell Law Center , we specialize in walking you through the process to set up a trust, as well as counsel you through it. Is there an organization that is near and dear to your heart? If you’d like to make a contribution to a non-profit or other organization after you pass, we can include that in your trust. Having this type of clear instruction can help reduce the amount of time required for the organization of your choice to receive your contribution and eliminate confusion and uncertainty for family members. People rarely want to think about end of life.  But in order to make it a litt...