Best Lawyers Near You in Kirkwood, Missouri for Trusts and Estates
Matthew J. Madsen’s practice includes the representation of affluent private clients in the structure and implementation of complex estate and wealth transfer planning strategies, estate and trust administration and litigation, and audits of gift and estate tax returns. Mr. Madsen advises private clients on their charitable giving strategies, ranging from charitable pledge agreements, donor-advised funds, supporting organizations to private foundations. Mr. Madsen similarly advises tax-...
Donald Paule has extensive experience representing closely-held businesses and not-for-profit organizations. He advises clients on all aspects of the organization and operation of the client’s business including complex sale, financing, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate development transactions. In addition, an extensive portion of his practice is devoted to tax and estate planning matters for individuals, and business owners, including ownership succession planning.
Lisa M. Adams is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Lisa M., who practices law in St. Louis, Missouri, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lisa M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lana Hompluem Lane is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Lana Hompluem, who practices law in St. Louis, Missouri, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lana Hompluem is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Elizabeth L. Pack is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Elizabeth L., who practices law in St. Louis, Missouri, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
As a trust and estate specialist, Josh represents beneficiaries, trustees, and others in the administration of trusts and estates. Josh is especially recognized for his counsel in guardianship and conservatorship proceedings. Josh understands the delay and expense of a lawsuit, preferring a sensible and problem-solving attitude to unnecessary fights in court. But when litigation is unavoidable, Josh is a committed advocate, from case analysis to trial. Josh’s experience includes will an...
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