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Paige N. Fox (she/her), is the founder of Fox Law, LLC dba Fox Elder Law & Estate Planning, LLC, a fully-remote Illinois law firm where legal advocacy is rooted in clarity, compassion, and a deep commitment to client care. With extensive experience in elder law, estate planning, and special needs planning, Paige helps families navigate life’s most complex legal transitions with confidence and peace of mind.. Known for translating legalese into real talk, Paige empowers clients of all ages to make informed, thoughtful decisions—especially during moments of stress or uncertainty. Her approach is holistic, grounded, and unapologetically human, combining strategic thinking with heart-led guidance.. Paige doesn’t just think outside the box—she reimagines what the box could be. Whether she’s developing innovative planning strategies, mentoring new attorneys, or guiding a client through long-term care challenges, she brings more than legal expertise—she brings presence, empathy, and a fierce dedication to doing what’s right. She believes the law can be both deeply professional and deeply personal.. Paige’s mission is to make the law accessible, compassionate, and deeply human—using it not only as a tool for protection, but as a pathway to empowerment.. Outside her legal work, Paige finds balance in movement and mindfulness—whether that’s flying through the air on a trapeze rig or exploring the connection between sound frequencies and mental well-being. She believes you can be both grounded and expansive, both professional and authentic—and her work reflects that every day. In her free time, Paige immerses herself in a diverse array of physical activities, participating in coed sports and dance classes, while also pursuing her passion for flying trapeze and circus arts. Paige expanded her skill set by becoming a certified Zumba and WERQ instructor. Her love for sports extends to all varieties, including fantasy football, and she remains a devoted Chicago Bears fan.

Elder law is a field that I am genuinely passionate about. I am grateful to have the opportunity to utilize my specialized knowledge and unique perspective to fulfill the diverse needs of my clients. I take pride in my ability to address the legal, financial, health and social situations of my clients and formulate specific plans to accomplish their goals. I manage my cases with a simple and effective approach while ensuring that my clients understand each step along the way. When facing challenges involving elder law and special needs planning issues, having a knowledgeable, trustworthy and skilled attorney in your corner can ease the process tremendously. I offer a wide-range of solutions for those who are facing crisis and those who wish to avoid crisis through proper planning: Elder Law, Fiduciary Litigation, Estate Planning, Special Needs Trusts, Probate & Trust Administration, Guardianship & Conservatorship Matters, Medicaid Planning, Veterans Benefits, Government Benefits Eligibility, Asset Preservation Tactics, Long-Term Care Planning, Medicare Set-Aside (MSA) Arrangements and Lien Resolution. *In the maze of confusion, there is a solution.

Sean is a shareholder of the firm and represents real estate developers, health care professionals, closely-held businesses, and not-for-profit organizations. He advises clients in all aspects of the organization and operation of the client's business, including complex sale, financing, merger and acquisition, and tax credit syndication transactions. In addition, a substantial portion of his practice is devoted to tax and estate planning matters for individuals and ownership succession planning for closely-held business owners. Sean has represented clients before the Missouri State Tax Commission and has also represented clients on a variety of issues before the Internal Revenue Service, including IRS appeals and private letter ruling requests. Sean is also an active participant in various bar associations and charitable organizations in the St. Louis area, serving as either legal counsel or as a board member.. In 2005, Sean received the Gary I. Boren award from Washington University School of Law for being the highest ranked graduate from the Masters in Taxation LL.M. program.. From 2001-2003, Sean was a member of the Board of Governors and the Chair of the Taxation Section for the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis. Since 2002, he has served on the Missouri Bar Legislative Review Subcommittee for Taxation and has been the Secretary/Treasurer of the St. Louis 1904 World’s Fair Charitable Foundation.

Paul Gantner joined Purcell and Amen - Attorneys at Law in 2009.  In 2012 he became a partner and in 2014 the firm changed its name to Amen, Gantner, & Capriano.  Mr. Gantner has been able to bring his business and legal education and experience into a firm that has for many years provided comprehensive estate plans that meet clients' needs and expectations.  Mr. Gantner has helped push AGC's mission of "Helping Families Secure their Legacies by Embracing them into the Law Firm Family through Long-term, Personal Advisory Relationships.". Core Values include: OFFERING SECURITY, EMBRACING FAMILIES, and PROVIDING PERSONAL ADVISORY RELATIONSHIPS. Experience. During law school, Mr. Gantner worked as a corporate law clerk for Shelter Insurance Companies in Columbia, Missouri. Mr. Gantner also taught a personal finance class to undergraduate students at University of Missouri.. Mr. Gantner is a member of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Missouri Bar Association, Estate Planning Council of St. Louis, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. He is licensed to practice law in Missouri and Illinois.  Paul is also a VA accredited attorney and holds licenses for life, accident and health insurance as well as a Series 65 financial license.. Education. Mr. Gantner obtained his undergraduate B.S.B.A. degree in Management and B.A. degree in Criminal Justice from Saint Louis University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. He went to law school at University of Missouri, in Columbia, and obtained his Juris Doctorate in 2008. Mr. Gantner also obtained his Master of Business Administration from University of Missouri in 2008.. Paul now gives over 100 presentations a year and teaches at least one continuing education class per semester at St. Louis Community College's Adult Education Program.  The class will usually cover Paying for Long Term Care or Estate Planning issues and choices to make.. Personal. Mr. Gantner was born and raised in St. Louis. He is a graduate of DeSmet Jesuit High School and currently lives in St. Louis County with his wife, Sally, two daughters, Audrey and Olivia and son, Louis. In school, Mr. Gantner played baseball and rugby. He was active in the Board of Advocates and the Sports Law Society during law school.. These days, Paul enjoys playing in recreational softball and bowling leagues. He is a huge Missouri Tigers and St. Louis Cardinals fan, but also roots on the Saint Louis University Billikens and the St. Louis Blues.

I am a business law, real estate transactions and commercial transactions attorney with experience representing individuals and small to mid-size businesses in complex legal matters and finding creative legal solutions to life's most important challenges and opportunities.

Frank Schmidt concentrates his practice in the areas of estate, business succession and creditor protection planning, commercial real estate acquisitions and development, general corporate and business transactions, and lender representation. The litigation portion of Mr. Schmidt's practice is concentrated mainly in the areas of trust and estate disputes, lender and creditor’s rights enforcement, and general commercial litigation. Mr. Schmidt's clients consist mainly of privately owned businesses and their principals, as well as banks, trust companies and other financial institutions.. Mr. Schmidt earned his law degree from St. Louis University School of Law in 2000, and is licensed to practice in the States of Missouri and Illinois

About Wallach & Associates P.C. Roger W. Wallach, - born New York, N.Y., July 31, 1957. Education:. Background and Recognition:. Languages: English & Spanish

I have been practicing law for 42 years.   Married to the same lovely woman for 46 years.. Four grown children who have had eight grandchildren we love to spoil.. One of my special projects for the last four years has been to serve as Chairman of the Mid-County Veterans Memorial Committee, which did fund raising to build the Memorial.. Very Rewarding.

Estate Planning (Wills and Trusts); Probate Law. 30+ years experience in St. Louis. . FREE CONSULTATIONS

Jennifer Lynn founded The Lynn Law Firm, LLC in 2005 and has over twenty-four years of experience personally advising clients on estate planning, estate administration, transfer tax and related issues.. Mrs. Lynn earned her undergraduate degree from The Pennsylvania State University and her law degree from Washington University School of Law. Following law school in 1997, she worked as a Tax Consultant in the Family Wealth Planning department of Arthur Andersen, LLP. In 1999, Mrs. Lynn joined the prestigious St. Louis law firm of Lewis, Rice and Fingersh, L.C. as an Associate lawyer in the Estate Planning department and was later promoted to Member (partner). Through her years of working in large firms, Mrs. Lynn gained a wealth of experience consulting individuals and families on their personal estate planning, tax and asset protection planning.  She offers that same high quality work but delivered in a personal small firm environment. She has spoken to businesses and individuals on a wide range of topics related to estate planning, and has received the prestigious Five Star Wealth Manager Award.. Mrs. Lynn is a member of the Missouri Bar and the Wealth Counsel national network of estate planning attorneys. Mrs. Lynn resides in Webster Groves with her husband, John, their two teenage sons, Jack and James, and their three Siberian huskies.