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The Laker Invitation Golf Tournament Come out to the Oaks Golf Course at Tan-Tar-A Resort on Monday, September 2nd for the annual Laker Invitational Golf Tournament!  This tournament benefits the Laker Athletic Boosters, Inc., a tax exempt, non-profit organization.  The Boosters support every Camdenton R3 School District athlete by providing necessary needs such as equipment, facilities, special programs, and improvements.  Over $780,000 has been contributed from 1987 through 2013! Schedule of events The tournament starts with Lunch and registration at 11:30am on Monday, September 2nd.  The golf tournament will have a 1:00pm shotgun start and will be a "Las Vegas Scramble".  Each team will consist of an A, B, C, and D player and teams will be paired using a blind draw conducted by the tournament committee.  Bring your own 4-person team or sign up individually.  Prizes will be awarded for BOTH the blind pairings and the 4 person team pairings...

MIZZOU football enters it's second SEC campaign! We have several University of Missouri alum in the Law Offices of Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter & Welch P.C.   With Labor Day quickly approaching, we are excited about the Mizzou football team as it enters it's second year in the SEC.  Coach Pinkel will lead this year's talented team into another tough schedule including away games at Vanderbilt, Georgia, Kentucky, and Ole Miss.         Seven Home games at Faurot Field If you have never been to a Mizzou home football game, you have seven chances to see the Tigers play this year.  The season kicks off on Saturday, August 31st against Murray State at 6:00pm.  Home games include SEC powerhouses like Florida, Tennessee, Texas A&M, and South Carolina.  Get to the stadium early to enjoy the tail-gaiting and other events that happen before each game.  Here is the complete University of Missouri football schedule fo...

The Lake of the Ozarks Shootout is a great family friendly event that also helps many local charities.   Do you like seeing boats go fast?  The Shootout is the largest unsanctioned boat race in the Midwest with official speeds of up to 208mph.  This event has donated $100,000+ to 22 different organizations in the Lake area  over the past years. There is something for everyone at the Shootout.  Here is a quick glance at some of the major events for the 2013 Shootout: August 20 -  Shootout PWC Dam Run     August 20 - Shootout Volleyball Tournament at Captain Ron's August 21- 22 - Shootout in the Park August 22 - Shootout Hall of Fame Dinner August 23 -  Polylift Poker Run @ Backwater Jacks August 24-25 Race Day August 25 Awards Ceremony For more information and detail about each of the events, check out the  Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Website . We hope this information will be helpful to you and we hope...

Back to school at the Lake of the Ozarks Summer is almost over and school districts in the area will be starting their new academic year.  Our children will once again be boarding buses for the trip to and from schools.  The Law Offices of Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter & Welch, P.C. want to share some tips on how to make riding a school bus safer.   16 Tips for a safer bus ride Be aware of moving traffic. Leave plenty of time to get to the bus stop. Don’t rush. Pay attention to your surroundings; listening to your music player or playing handheld video games may lead to distractions and potential injury. Don’t wear a hood as it makes it more difficult to hear and see traffic. Stay at a safe distance from the street and don’t play around while waiting for the bus. Stay 10 giant steps away from the outside of the bus while the bus is pulling up so the driver can see you. Wait for the bus to stop completely before you move towards it to get on, or befor...

Meet Dana Stoufer! Twenty years ago last March, I walked through the doors of Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter & Welch, P.C. as an employee.  I served as a Legal Secretary to one of our attorneys and thoroughly enjoyed my employment.  After the birth of my daughter, I was forced to take a short sabbatical to stay home and care for my child, but during that time, provided fill-in work for the firm when needed.  I came back part-time at the Osage Beach office in 1998 and began working in the probate field. I remain concentrated in the probate field to present date as a Legal Assistant.  I am often asked why I enjoy working in the probate field, as it would seem to be redundant.  This could not be further from the truth.  Working in the probate field contains a vast array of diversity and enables you to venture into almost every aspect of the law.  You are required to delve into real estate law, estate law, family law, bankruptcy, financial...

Revocable Living Trust Defined 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.  There are two basic steps in creating a revocable living trust: An attorney prepares a legal document called a "trust agreement" which is signed by the Grantor and the Trustee (often the same person) The Grantor transfers property to the Trustee to be held for the benefit of the beneficiary or beneficiaries named in the trust document. Once you have created a Trust, if all property is successfully transferred into the name of the Trust, your assets upon your death will be distributed in accordance with the provisions of your Trust, free and clear of probate. Advantages of a Revocable Living Trust Cost - You will avoid probate expenses (i.e. court costs, attorney fee and administrative expenses) Privacy - Your assets and the distributive portion of your trust is kept private...

Personal Injury Law Being injured in an automobile collision or a slip and fall accident can quickly result in unpaid medical bills, lost wages, and demands by insurance companies for your personal medical records and medical history. An experienced personal injury attorney can advocate for you and for your rights when you are least able to do so for yourself. Skilled Personal Injury Lawyers Having a skilled litigator in your corner At Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter and Welch, P.C., our litigation attorneys assess your individual case, determine what your needs are, and plot a course of action calculated to achieve an outcome in accordance with your wishes. Our experienced litigators are not afraid to stand up for our clients' rights in court. We can also explore mediation and settlement as avenues that can start helping injured victims feel whole again . Contact us to set up a consultation.  We have evening and weekend appointments available...