Leadwood Elder Law Lawyers

Dan graduated from St. Louis University School of Law. He is a parishioner of Assumption Catholic Church and has been active in numerous church, community and professional organizations including: Heartland Industries, Inc. (a sheltered workshop), Nazareth Living Center (a long term care facility), the Knights of Columbus, Assumption ACTS Community and White House Retreat, Inc. Dan is a member of the Missouri Bar and National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and past President of the Missouri Chapter of NAELA. Dan is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) and has been certified as a Mediator by the University of Missouri...

Erin graduated from the University of Missouri School of Law. After graduation, Erin joined Reuter Law Firm, now known as Reuter Merkle Law Firm, as an associate attorney. She is a member of St. Catherine Laboure and involved in many organizations including: Heartland Industries, Inc. (a sheltered workshop), the Missouri Bar Association, Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Women Lawyers’ Association of St. Louis, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), Affton Chamber of Commerce, South County Chamber of Commerce and Crestwood-Sunset Hills Chamber of Commerce. She also is on the board of the Missouri Chapter of NAELA.

After graduation from Chicago-Kent School of Law in 1995, Tor Hoerman began working at the defense firm Bullaro, Carton & Stone until he got a call from a plaintiffs firm, Kralovec, Jambois & Schwartz that they may have an opening for a young associate. Tor jumped at the opportunity and learned about his passion to help injured people against those that he had previously represented.

In his years at K,J&S, Tor learned how to work the Courtroom at the Daley Center, spending most of his days either trying cases or running from floor to floor arguing motions on behalf of his...

MEET YOUR LAWYER I started my legal career as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Charles B. Blackmar, a Justice with the Missouri Supreme Court and former professor at St. Louis University School of Law. I went on to practice as a trial attorney for the Commercial Litigation Branch of the United States Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. Following this position, I served as a Federal Prosecutor with an emphasis on prosecuting white collar crime, including bank fraud. After leaving the government, I practiced law at Armstrong, Teasdale, Schlafly & Davis, the third largest law firm in...

Monty L. Donohew concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning and elderlaw: aging in place planning, wills, trusts, probate, succession planning, real estate, and wealth advisory law. Monty has been admitted to practice in Ohio, Illinois and Missouri, and currently practices in Ohio and Missouri. Monty is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, and before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. He is a member of several local and state bar associations.

As an Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney, I provide comprehensive legal counsel and practical advice regarding your estate planning, as well as the documents that are necessary to protect you and your loved ones. I advise clients as to Medicaid planning, where that is a concern.

Documents are customized to your needs and wishes.

My experiences helping to care for my mother during her 16 years of decline from Alzheimer's, and handling her financial and legal matters after my father died, provide me with insights that I bring to my Estate Planning and Elder Law practice.

I also...

I am a lifelong, experienced advocate for families and those with disabilities. My legal practice focuses on estate planning, probate, and trust administration. My education and experience helps me understand the importance of protecting family legacies for loved ones and the challenges faced by seniors with a diagnosis of dementia and Alzheimer’s. My goal is to help my clients and families prepare and plan for life issues and also end-of-life legacies. Estate planning is creating peace of mind with Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, trusts for wealth management asset protection, and creating Special Needs Trust.

I limit my practice to estate planning, special needs & disability planning, elder law, probate & trust administration, estate & gift tax planning, business succession planning, and general corporate work.

Using a unique three-step strategy, we create estate plans that work.

Areas of practice include Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning (long term care benefits), Elder Law, Probate Law and Real Estate Law.

Charles J. Moore is originally from St. Peters, Missouri. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri and California Western School of Law. Mr. Moore is admitted to practice law in Missouri and California, along with several federal courts, including the Eastern District of Missouri, the Southern and Central Districts of California and the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals.

I have been an attorney since 1988 and am licensed to practice in Missouri and Illinois. I have been a partner at Rebman, Linhares & Beachem, P.C., since 1998. I have tried a number of cases in State and Federal Court over the years, but the primary focus of my practice is now concentrated in three areas: 1) Estate Planning and Elder Care/Disability Law. I draft traditional estate planning documents such as Revocable Trusts, Wills, and General Durable Power of Attorney documents for financial and health care decisions. I also draft specialized estate planning documents that can help protect assets...

Melissa holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She is a member of the Missouri and Illinois Bar Associations. Melissa is a Certified Elder Law Attorney as designated through the National Elder Law Foundation. She is a Board Member of the Missouri Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, a member of Elder Counsel, and a member of the Greater St. Charles Chamber of Commerce. Melissa is also a VA-accredited attorney.

Prior to becoming an attorney, Melissa served as the Uptown Coordinator...

Joe is a United States Army Veteran who founded Markell Estate Planning and Elder Law in 2014. Our firm specializes in estate planning, probate (contested and non-contested), and elder guardianships. We work with many business owners, real estate investors, and high-net-worth clients. Our business succession team is an expert in transferring legal ownership of LLCs, C-Corp, and other forms of ownership from generation to generation, seamlessly transitioning family businesses. When Joe is not helping his clients with their legal needs, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children.

Wes Coulson is a certified elder law attorney and the principal of Coulson Elder Law. He earned his B.A., with honors, from Northwestern University and his J.D. from The University of Michigan. He is a member of the Illinois State and Missouri Bar, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the St. Louis Estate Planning Council and the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis. Mr. Coulson lectures frequently and presents classes on his vast experience and knowledge. He has published many articles on Medicaid eligibility planning; The Purchase of or Exchange for a Life Estate Interest as a Medicaid Eligibility...

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Kelisen is a distinguished family law and estate planning attorney whose expertise is matched only by her passion for helping clients navigate complex legal matters with compassion and precision. Her many years of experience in the legal field, have allowed her to hone her skills to deliver exceptional results for her clients. As a published author, Kelisen has contributed valuable insights to the legal community, further solidifying her reputation as a thought leader in her field. Her publications delve into various aspects of family law and estate planning, providing practical guidance and legal analysis. Kelisen is committed to amicable results for divorcing...

I am dedicated to managing probate and trust administration along with estate, high support needs, and elder law planning. My practice encompasses traditional estate planning, special/high support needs planning, and elder law. Additionally, I provide services in probate and trust administration, guardianship, conservatorship, and minor inheritance issues.

At the Law Offices of BJ Richardson, your tax law issue is handled with the utmost care and concern. With over ten years of living in, and serving the Springfield Missouri area, BJ is very familiar with the local system. Even though located in Springfield, The Law Offices of BJ Richardson are able to conduct business all over the state of Missouri. Clients from as far north as Unionville, Mo use our services. Some of the main areas of Law that BJ handles are: Estate Planning Elder Law Probate Wills and Trusts Business Planning Tax LawSpeeding Tickets and...