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We all have an estate, no matter how large or modest that may be. Our estate consists of everything we may own, including our car, bank and savings accounts, investments, our home, other real estate, investments, life insurance, business interests and our personal possessions.
The question is, is your estate prepared for unforeseen uncertain times?
As your estate attorney, that’s where I come in. After speaking and learning about your particular situation, I’ll guide you through the estate planning process. We will create a comprehensive plan to cover your bases so that you and your loved ones are fully taken care of.
Jeffrey s. paull | Lawyer Clayton MO
A well thought out estate plan covers you and your loved ones should you become incapacitated for any reason.
Asset Protection
Shield your assets and keep your property safe against any potential risks. Your estate plan should strive to provide legal asset protection from creditors, taxes, court costs, unnecessary legal fees, and excessive liabilities. As your estate planning guide, I will customize your plan to your needs.
Health Care
A Healthcare Directive is a must have part of any complete estate plan. It is imperative to provide specific instructions regarding our health care. If you are suddenly unable to make healthcare decisions for yourself, what will happen? I can help you plan for that.
Specific Distribution
Your estate plan should provide for your care and wellbeing while you are alive or incapacitated. It should also control how, when, and to whom you wish to receive your assets after you die. The plan should do so in an easy, efficient, and cost-effective manner, and without the necessity of enduring time-consuming probate procedures.
With over four decades worth of experience, I have an extensive knowledge base that covers a multitude of practice areas. I believe in treating the needs of my clients with great attention and care to give them the utmost control of their futures.
Thank you for considering me as your estate attorney; I hope I may be of service.
Cover Your Bases
Your Estate Plan May Include the Following
- Naming a guardian for a dependent child including a trustee for their care, support and inheritance; which may involve a Special Needs Trust
- Provide instructions for your care and support, as well as your loved ones, should you become incapacitated before you die
- Make provisions for yourself or your loved ones in the event of divorce or bankruptcy; protection from creditors; and the preservation of assets in the event of a cohabitation or marriage – This could include a Cohabitation Agreement or Pre-Marital Agreement
- Transfer of a business interest at the time of your retirement, disability, incapacity or death
- Reduce taxes, court costs, and unnecessary legal expenses, which may involve the creation and proper funding of assets into one or more trusts; and completing beneficiary designations
Jeffrey s. paull | Experienced Lawyer Clayton MO
Having nearly 4 decades of experience practicing law in Missouri, I have helped people with an array of services covering many areas of the law. My extensive experience as an estate attorney will enable me to better serve you and customize the best plan for you and your loved ones. Below are some of the practice areas I have experience in:
Estate Planning Services
- Will and Trust Construction
- Durable Powers of Attorney
- Health Care Directives
- Property Transfers and Trust Funding
- Guardianships
- Conservatorships
- Petitions for Letters Testamentary and Administration
- Probate Administration
Other Areas of Service
- Bankruptcy/Debtor-Creditor
- Business Law and Litigation
- Contracts
- Criminal Law
- Driving While Intoxicated
- Personal Injury/Negligence/Wrongful Death
- Family Law and Domestic Relations
- Torts/General Civil Actions
- Juvenile Law
- Traffic
- Workers Compensation
Get Your Questions Answered.
Call me at (314) 648-1493 to schedule a consultation.
As your estate attorney, I am willing to meet with you at a time and place of your convenience or we can meet at my office at The Bemiston Tower in Clayton where convenient complimentary parking is available. You may also fill out the form below and I will get in touch with you soon.
Jeffrey s. paull | Lawyer Clayton MO
It’s important to have a well thought out estate plan that protects your legal assets and wellbeing.
With over four decades worth of experience, I have an extensive knowledge base that covers a multitude of practice areas. I believe in treating the needs of my clients with great attention and care to give them the utmost control of their futures. As a private practice estate attorney, I am able to give each client a custom and personalized approach.
Please call me at (314) 648-1493 to set up an appointment.
How Does The Estate Planning Process Work?
Jeffrey s. paull | Estate Lawyer Clayton MO
An estate plan begins at our initial confidential meeting when I will have the opportunity to learn from you as to your unique personal circumstances and needs. Only then will I be able to suggest and guide you through legal strategies derived from 40 plus years of estate planning, which includes family and other law practice areas.
I am willing to meet with you at a time and place of your convenience, which can be at my or your office, the office of your tax advisor or financial planner, and under the proper circumstances, your home or hospital.
Thank you for considering me as your estate attorney; I hope I may be of service.