Stephen Daiker focuses his practice on estate, gift and income tax planning for high net-worth individuals, charitable planned giving, and succession planning for owners of privately-held businesses. He is a frequent speaker on these topics and has written articles for numerous publications, including Taxation for Accountants, taxation for Lawyers, The Florida Bar Journal, The Journal of the Missouri Bar, The Journal of Financial Planning, and the Tax Management Journal of Estates, Gifts and Trusts.
Stephen B. "Steve" Daiker
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2015 Awarded Practice Areas
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law Trusts and Estates
Awarded Practice Areas
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law Trusts and Estates
Biography
Locations
Languages
- English
Education
- Saint Louis University, J.D., graduated 1990
- Tulane University, B.A., graduated 1987
Bar Admissions
Affiliations
- American Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section - Member
- Donald Danforth Plant Science Center - Legacy Advisor Council, 2013 – present
- Endowment Council of the St. Louis Art Museum - Board Member, 1998 – present
- Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) - Member
- St. Louis Community Foundation - Board of Directors, 2019 – present
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, St. Louis (2024)
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, St. Louis (2021)
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, St. Louis (2019)
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, St. Louis (2017)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Trusts and Estates
Awards:
- Best Lawyers© Lawyer of the Year 2021 – 2020
- The Best Lawyers in America© 2014 - 2021
- Chambers High Net Worth Guide, 2016-2019
- Super Lawyers (Missouri), 2016 – 2019
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