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Charlie Amen is an owner of Amen, Gantner & Capriano, Your Estate Matters, L.L.C. He has extensive experience in the estate planning field, in addition to his background in financial planning, income tax counseling and tax return preparation. He knows the importance of planning for the future, both economically and emotionally. Mr. Amen, along with other members of the firm, will work hard to provide quality estate planning services to clients concerned about protecting their hard-earned dollars and providing for their loved ones in case of death or disability.. Because of his knowledge and desire to share that knowledge with others, Mr. Amen is frequently invited to speak on estate planning matters. He teaches adult education classes in the through Meramec Junior College on topics such as investments, taxes and estate planning. He also devotes his time to educating customers through estate planning seminars.. After serving as a Coast Guard Attorney handling everything from court martials to administrative maritime law, Mr. Amen became a Deputy District Attorney in Solano County, California, where for 11 years he prosecuted felony cases. He was also the owner of an income tax preparation firm, primarily responsible for income tax returns. For two years, he worked as a stockbroker and financial advisor at a large brokerage firm.. Recognizing the need for his clients to have the legal tools to control their own affairs and avoid the hassle and heartache of probate, Mr. Amen joined Purcell & Amen, L.L.C., the successor of Purcell & Associates, L.L.C.  Mr. Amen has been able to combine his financial, tax and legal experience into comprehensive estate plans that meet clients' needs and expectations.. Mr. Amen is a member of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Missouri Bar Association, California Bar Association, The Estate Planning Council of St. Louis and the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. He is licensed to practice law in both Missouri & California.. Mr. Amen obtained his undergraduate degree in History/Government from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, where he also obtained a commission in the Coast Guard. He went to law school at University of California, Hastings College of Law, in San Francisco and obtained his Juris Doctorate in 1982.. Mr. Amen and his wife are both originally from South St. Louis County and are Lindbergh High School graduates and currently live in Kirkwood with their family. He was active in Boy Scouts and is a former Cubmaster. Mr. Amen is also a Commander in the Coast Guard Reserves, serving as the St. Louis Legal Officer.. For recreation, Mr. Amen and his wife are in a bowling league. He is an avid stamp and coin collector and a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan.. Mr. Amen is a member of the St. Louis Coast Guard Officers Association, Reserve Officers Association, and the Founders Board of the American Cancer Society's Heritage League.

As a member of the Financial Services industry group at Husch Blackwell LLP, Patrick focuses on estate planning, estate and trust administration, and organizational tax and succession planning for privately held businesses. He has designed and implemented numerous plans to minimize income, gift, estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes that are associated with succession planning for individuals and privately held businesses.. He also has significant experience in general business operations; buy/sell agreements; formation of corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies; National Firearms Act (NFA) trusts; asset protection; tax preparation; real estate; charitable giving; and aviation law.

Lauren Gilliam founded the Law Office of Lauren M. Gilliam, LLC in 2011.  The Law Office is a St. Louis, Missouri based firm focused on offering the finest concierge legal services to every client.  Ms. Gilliam appreciates that your time is valuable.  She offers evening and weekend appointments and will meet with you in the comfort of your own home.Ms. Gilliam graduated from St. Louis University School of Law in 2008 with a concentration in criminal litigation skills.  Before opening her own firm, she worked as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney and a United States Probation Officer.  This unique background allowed Ms. Gilliam to develop skills vital to her practice.  Exceptional knowledge of the law, preparation, and client advocacy are the fundamentals of Estate Planning.  Ms. Gilliam's experience as a prosecutor is invaluable in representing her clients in traffic and misdemeanor criminal matters.A proud graduate of the University of Missouri - Columbia, Ms. Gilliam earned her Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration in 2004.

Bradford L. Stevens serves his clients by implementing estate and business plans that reflect the client’s goals, hopes, dreams and expectations. As a business and estate planning counsel, he crafts plans for individuals and businesses to help them succeed and prosper.A native of St. Louis, his roots are deep in the community. After graduating from Webster Groves High School in 1969, he attended the University of Missouri-St. Louis where he graduated in 1973 with a B.A., magna cum laude. He then went on to obtain his Juris Doctors Degree from Washington University School of Law in 1976.Brad practices in the areas of estate planning, tax, probate, real estate and business law. He is a frequent lecturer to various organizations and has given numerous seminars to accounting professionals, financial planners, insurance professionals and the public.He is a founding member and currently serves as President of the e.Planners Educational Alliance, a nonprofit educational think tank. The purpose of the Alliance is to expand estate planning knowledge and expertise of its members in order to serve the needs of clients and the dignity of the legal profession.Brad is a coauthor of How to Protect Assets during Life and Avoid Estate Tax at Death (2002) and Trust and Asset Protection Alternatives in Missouri (2000). He also coauthored a Practical Skills Workshop on Living Trust - Centered Estate Planning (1994) and Missouri Practice Probate (1992). He is a member of the Probate and Trust Section of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, the Probate and Trust Committee of the Missouri Bar, and the Real Property, Probate and Trust Section of the American Bar Association.Brad is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, the U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. Tax Court.

Tammy Repaso began her legal career representing children and parents in the most egregious child custody and abuse cases and has continued to practice law for more than 20 years. Helping individuals and families through difficult times has been the focus throughout Tammy's legal career. In addition to family law matters, she is well-versed in helping individuals plan and prepare for the aging process utilizing a variety of estate planning techniques.. Tammy is a trained mediatior, Guardian ad Litem, and Parent Coordinator.. Tammy is a licensed attorney in Missouri, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, and North Carolina; however, she is only actively practices law in Missouri at this time.

Jackie Capriano is an owner of Amen, Gantner & Capriano, Your Estate Matters, L.L.C. Mrs. Capriano has been able to bring her legal education and experience into a firm that has for many years provided comprehensive estate plans that meet clients' needs and expectations. She knows the importance of planning for the future, both economically and emotionally. Mrs. Capriano, along with other members of the firm, will work hard to provide quality estate planning services to clients concerned about protecting their hard-earned dollars and providing for their loved ones in case of death or disability.. During law school, Mrs. Capriano worked as a paralegal for estate planning and elder law. Among the many duties in assisting the attorneys, Mrs. Capriano assisted clients in executing their estate planning documents as well as making sure they understood their plan and it met their needs.. Mrs. Capriano obtained her undergraduate B.A. degree in History and Political Science from Webster University. She went to law school at St. Louis University, in St. Louis, and obtained her Juris Doctorate in 2010.. Mrs. Capriano and her husband Phil were born and raised in St. Louis. They are Affton High School graduates and currently live in Affton with their growing family. In school, Mrs. Capriano was a cheerleader, soccer player and was involved in school government.

Hello and thank you for viewing my profile. My name is Bob Linhares. I have been married to my wife, Megan, since 1986. We have lived in Florissant, MO, since 1988. We have three children and they have been a true blessing and joy to us. When our kids were young we were actively involved in their sports and school activities, volunteering as coaches and serving on many parish and school comittees at Sacred Heart, our parish family here in Florissant. We remain active in our parish and community in many different ways. Megan and I like to get out and enjoy nature as often as possible. One thing we always enjoyed as a family was our annual vacation. Over the years we have hung out at the beach on the Gulf Coast of Florida, stayed in some great cottages along Lake Michigan, hiked the Grand Canyon and climbed 14,000-ft. peaks in Colorado. I  enjoy the sport of archery and occassionaly like to get out and hunt with my long bow.. 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. My partners, Joe Rebman and Greg Beachem are not only my law partners but are good friends and we do whatever we can to help each other. After many years of teaching pre-kindergarten my wife Megan joined our office in 2011 and now serves as our office manager and paralegal. Megan has a bachelor's degree in Journalism and also worked as a corporate writer for a number of years. She wears many hats at the office and they all fit her well!. 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 decisons. I also draft specialized estate planning documents that can help protect assets and in certain cases allow people to qualify for or remain on benefits such as Medicaid or Social Security Disability. For example I can meet with you to help determine if a Special Needs Trust might be of help to a person receiving some form of government disability benefits or whether an Irrevocable Trust might make sense as a planning tool for asset protection in the event skilled nursing care and Medicaid benefits are needed in the future. I am a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. 2) Probate Law. I have handled many probate estates over the years and can efficiently guide you through the probate system. Probate estates may involve a Will or a situation where the deceased left no Will. The estate may be large or it may involve less than $40,, in which case a Small Estate Affidavit may be used to speed up the process. Examples of other types of probate matters are Petition For Determination Of Heirs, Spousal Refusal Of Letter, Creditor Refusal Of Letters, and Guardianship and Conservatorship Estates. 3) Business and Real Estate Law. I can represent a Buyer or Seller in drafting and negotiating a Sale Contract, draft real property deeds and provide counsel in all types of real estate issues. I can help a business select the right type of entity and draft the needed documents to begin operation, such as the Operating Agreement for an LLC. I can also provide counsel to your business on everyday legal issues involving contracts and employment.

Nate is a graduate of the St. Louis University School of Law and Washington University School of Business. He represents clients in multiple counties across the State of Missouri. He is a native Missourian and he currently lives in St. Louis Missouri. Nate has an expertise and years of experience in divorce, estates, and business law. In addition, Nate has a background in finance and business which is invaluable for an attorney assisting clients in with the financial aspects of their business, estate, and family law matters.. We have two convenient offices to meet with our clients at, one in St. Louis, Missouri and one in Washington, Missouri.  We are able to handle many of our client matters over the phone, by e-mail, or via Skype/Facetime which means you may not need to come into the office at all.  WE MAKE HOUSE CALLS - For client's that can't come into the office at all, we'll go to them.. The Hartung Law Firm is dedicated to providing the best and most practical level of legal services to our clients.. We are confident that we have a legal services package that will meet your legal needs. Call us today at or toll free at to speak with an attorney.

Jill Taylor Roberts practices exclusively in the areas of estate planning, probate, elder law, real estate and business. She is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and of the Missouri Bar Association’s Probate and Trust Division and Business Succession Planning, Elder Law, Estate Planning and Probate Administration Committees.. Ms. Roberts graduated from Westminster College, in Fulton, Missouri with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. She was a member of the varsity tennis team and Kappa Alpha Theta. Following graduation from Westminster, she earned her law degree from the University of Memphis School of Law.. Jill is passionate about helping clients achieve their planning goals. She develops estate plans for her clients and assists them with the implementation. Each client’s situation is unique and the approach to their planning must reflect their specific goals and wishes. Ms. Roberts thrives on developing relationships with clients to meet their needs now and in the future.. Ms. Roberts lives in St. Charles County with her husband and two sons. She is active in their school and sports organizations as well as the Kirkwood-DesPeres Chamber of Commerce.

The Law Offices of Michael J. Amoroso assists clients in navigating their Life & Estate Planning needs so that they may attain peace of mind knowing that their personal affairs are in order; and that their home, their financial assets, and their loved ones will be fully protected - now and in the future.

After nearly 30 years of helping clients endure life-changing events, we appreciate the anxiety people face when having to pursue or defend a legal dispute. It is this experience sitting across from people going through the worst that puts us at our best. We understand the excitement of buying or selling a home, or starting or selling a business. We’ve been there. We understand the apprehension and stress that comes from being charged with a crime. Castricone Law employs a hands-on approach to representing you or your business at all stages. We strive to provide quick responses and solutions to your legal needs, to early negotiations with your opponent, to the filing of a lawsuit, and to trial and appeal. The most important part of our job is to regularly inform and counsel our clients through every step of the legal process. By doing so, we reduce client stress, build trust and, most importantly, allow our clients to formulate accurate expectations about what to anticipate from Castricone Law and their case in the future. Find out how our services can help you. Dan Castricone Lawyer in Tuxedo Park NY and surrounding areas. Real estate and closings are a specialty. We are available for appearances in any local court as your criminal defense firm. Don't face the bench alone!

I concentrate primarily in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate and Trust Litigation, Elder Law and Medicaid Planning, Asset Protection, Estates and Trusts Administration, and Special Needs Planning.. I am admitted to practice in New York and Connecticut.  I am a member of the New York State Bar Association, where I serve on the Executive Committee of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section and am Co-Chair of the Estates, Trusts and Tax Issues Committee.  I am also a Chair of the Elder Law Section of the New York County Lawyers' Association.. I am a legal commentator on Trusts & Estates and Elder Law matters for TruTV, Court TV, CNN Headline News, and The CBS Early Show.  I was featured in the HBO Documentary "Bobby Fischer Against the World:  Fight for the Fischer Estate".. I am also a frequent lecturer for various financial institutions, civic groups, and community organizations, and am often presented by the New York State Bar Association as a community educator on various topics.

We offer professional excellence and the highest level of personal service available when it comes to estate planning, probate, asset protection and a variety of business matters. Our lead attorney, Susan G. Parker, has many years of experience counseling clients of all ages and economic levels, on these deeply personal and family matters, with compassion and wisdom that makes her an invaluable trusted advisor.  Susan and her assistant Karen are the firm's frontline in making clients know their needs will be met.. In addition to the core practice areas, the firm handles many related areas of law including tax planning, Medicaid asset protection, employment agreements, real estate transfers, house closings and trust administration. We also help people start businesses, sign leases, create partnership and business agreements, write and review employment contracts, handle employment law matters and undertax personal and business tax planning.. We work with  people  from all over the country and world, who need to probate the estate of a loved one in the NY metro area.   A good deal of our practice is also devoted to planning for people who have family roots in country's around the globe.  The key difference between this law firm and many others with similar specialties, is  we care about our clients - each and every one - no one is just a number.  Personal service is the key differentiator.  At the law firm of Susan G. Parker Law Associates, we deliver on our word - integrity remains in vogue at our firm. It has never gone out of style.. When it comes to elder law, Susan shares the experience that many of her clients face: shepherding  parents through their golden years - often with an unforeseen snafu - and the economic and emotional toll this can take on all involved.. Althought we live in a DIY "do it yourself" world, this can be unrealistic when it comes to your own plans and needs, and the needs of your loved ones.  As many of us know, DIY isn't as easy as it sounds.  Although many web services, offer online estate planning or agreements you can print and sign,often it's not that simple. All states have laws about how a will has to be signed, to be valid.  Did you know that by having a will signing overseen by a lawyer, there is a presumption that things were done properly - if the will is ever challenged?. We are avid pet lovers, and volunteer our legal talents on behalf of the SPCA of Briarcliff Manor - to help those who want to leave a bequest to the SPCA, and also to help the SCPA collect legacies left to them.  We afford those interested in making this type of gift special treatment.  And at the office, be sure to say hi to Susan's golden retriever - Kurbis!. Thanks for stopping by!

Anthony J. Enea, Esq. is the managing member of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP with offices in White Plains and Somers, New York. For over thirty-five (35) years, Mr. Enea has devoted his practice to educating and protecting the rights of seniors, the disabled and their families from the costs of long-term care and estate taxes.. Mr. Enea and his firm concentrate their practice on Elder Law, Asset Protecting Planning, Special Needs Planning, Medicaid Applications (Nursing Home and Home Care), Guardianships (contested/non-contested) and Wills, Trusts and Estates.. He is the author of hundreds of published articles and a frequent lecturer to seniors, the disabled, attorneys, CPAs and financial advisors, with respect to the planning options available to seniors. For decades Mr. Enea’s articles have been published in such publications as the New York State Bar Journal, the Trusts and Estates, Elder Law, General Practice Law and Elder Law Journal for the New York State Bar Association, the Westchester County Business Journal and the Westchester County Bar Journal and these articles have been published in such publications as “Generations,” “60 Plus,” the Westchester County Business Journal, Westchester County Bar Newsletter and numerous other publications.. Mr. Enea is Certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation as accredited by the American Bar Association*. He is a former member of the Executive Committee of the Trusts and Estates Section of the New York State Bar Association as a Vice-Chair of the Committee on the Elderly and Disabled.. Mr. Enea is the Immediate Past President of the Westchester County Bar Foundation.. Mr. Enea is the Past Chair of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section of the New York State Bar Association.. Mr. Enea is the Past Chair of the 50+ Section of the New York State Bar Association.. Mr. Enea is a Past President and a Founding Member of the New York Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). He is also a member of the Council of Advanced Practitioners of NAELA.. Mr. Enea is a Past President of the Westchester County Bar Association.. Mr. Enea is the 2018 recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University and was the recipient of the Dr. Joseph A. Cimino Community Service Award from the Dominican Sisters and the Honorable Richard J. Daranco Distinguished Service Award from the Columbian Lawyers Association of Westchester County.. Mr. Enea is the founder of the Anthony J. Enea Elder Law Scholarship at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University.. Mr. Enea has been selected as a Super Lawyer for the sixteenth consecutive year, and for 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 was selected as a Top 25 Super Lawyer in Westchester County.. Mr. Enea for the twelfth consecutive year has also been selected for inclusion in the “Best Lawyers in America” as an Elder Law Attorney for 2023. In addition, he was recognized as a Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” in White Plains five times.. Mr. Enea is an “AV” Rated Preeminent Attorney as rated by Martindale-Hubbell.. Mr. Enea is also fluent in Italian.. *The National Elder Law Foundation is not affiliated with any Governmental authority. Certification is not a requirement for the practice of Law in the State of New York and does not necessarily indicate greater competence than other attorneys experienced in this field of law.

George Kontogiannis concentrates his practice on representing individuals in trust and estate planning. matters and on the administration of estates. In conjunction with formulating estate plans, Mr. Kontogiannis has assisted numerous fiduciaries in administering of estates, including representing fiduciaries in all Surrogate’s Court matters such as probate proceedings, accounting proceedings and other miscellaneous court actions.. Mr. Kontogiannis’ skills in trusts and estates compliment his abilities in real property law. He has assisted clients with the home buying/selling experience including interacting with brokers, drafting, negotiating and reviewing contracts of sale, clearing encumbrances on title, working with the client’s lenders in obtaining financing or satisfying a loan and closing the deal. Mr. Kontogiannis has also developed a practice in creating and advising charitable entities.

David Parker is an attorney who specializes in Estate Planning and Elder Law and has been practicing law for over 20 years. Be it Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxies, or Medicaid Planning, David provides comprehensive and caring counsel for seniors and their families. A large portion of David's practice is asset protection strategies so that families do not lose their hard earned savings to nursing home care costs. He also handles probate administration for the settlement of estates.. David is a former assistant county attorney in the Rockland County as well as a former assistant attorney general with New York State. He has been in private practice as well as working as an in-house counsel for a foreign trust.. David is a graduate of the George Washington University School of Law in Washington DC.. He is a member of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys , New York State Bar Association's Elder Law Section and Trust and Estates Section, the Estate Planning Council of Rockland and Westchester.. He is also a Board Member of the HomeAides of Rockland, a not for profit provider of home health aides to the senior community.