St. Charles County: (636) 535-2733 | St. Louis County: (314) 763-2739 | Statewide: (636) 422-5107
St. Charles County: (636) 535-2733 | St. Louis County: (314) 763-2739 | Statewide: (636) 422-5107
St. Louis County
The best time to map out your family’s future is now, proactive planning brings peace of mind.
Medicaid Planning
Irrevocable Trust Management
Estate Tax Strategy
Preparing the Will
Managing Trust
Appointing Guardians
Long-Term Care
Managing Special Needs
Long-term care expenses can drain an estate quickly, leaving little behind for your heirs. Planning ahead helps preserve what you’ve worked for.
Monthly care costs can reach $10,000 or more, an amount that quickly drains even well-prepared estates. Without proper planning, your heirs could be left dealing with rushed asset sales, legal fees, and disputes.
Our estate administration services in St. Louis County help ensure your legacy is preserved and passed on smoothly by protecting your estate from unnecessary loss.
When you’re no longer able to manage your estate due to age or illness, naming a trusted personal representative ensures your affairs are handled with care.
You set the terms in advance so that your executor or administrator follows your exact wishes.
If you’re unable to manage your financial affairs, a durable power of attorney allows your designated agent to step in, handling everything from bill payments to investment oversight.
This authority begins only when certain conditions are met, as outlined in your estate plan.
Ensure your healthcare preferences are followed by designating a responsible individual to act on your behalf. Your written instructions remove uncertainty during critical moments.
By outlining the life-sustaining treatments you do or do not want, an advance directive removes ambiguity during difficult times, allowing both family and physicians to confidently follow your wishes.
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Navigating a loved one’s estate doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Discover how proper estate administration can simplify transitions and honor final wishes with care and accuracy.
We listen to your concerns to ensure a smooth estate process.
We develop a customized approach with wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, designed to suit your family’s situation. Our documents are clear, straightforward, and legally binding under Missouri law.
Reach out today to talk about securing your family’s future and easing the estate process.
A last will names your beneficiaries and assigns guardians for your children, guaranteeing your wishes are honored after your passing.
Use a revocable trust to transfer assets, skip probate, and stay flexible over time.
An irrevocable trust takes assets out of your estate and may cut taxes while guarding against claims.
These trusts remove key assets from your estate, helping meet Medicaid requirements without sacrificing everything you’ve built. They’re a strategic way to manage future care and estate goals.
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St. Charles County
1551 Wall Street, Suite 240
St. Charles, MO 63303
(636) 535-2733
O’Fallon
856 Waterbury Falls Dr. Suite 200
O’Fallon, MO 63368
(636) 422-5107
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St. Louis County
721 Emerson Road, Suite 120
St. Louis County, MO 63141
(314) 763-2739
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