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Firm News for Purcell & Amen, L.L.C.
What is the “Own Your Future” Long-Term Care Public Awareness campaign?
Posted On 7/17/2008
The “Own Your Future” Long-Term Care Awareness campaign encourages residents to take an active role in planning ahead for their future long-term care needs. The State of Missouri partnered with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to encourage citizens to start planning and preparing for their long-term care needs.
Dave Purcell Was Recently Interviewed on a Local Radio Talk Show on KMOX 1120
Posted On 7/17/2008
Attorney Dave Purcell from Purcell & Amen, L.L.C was recently interviewed on a KMOX Money Show segment called Estate Planning Advice, hosted by Mike.
Illegal Provisions in Nursing Home Admission Agreements
Posted On 7/16/2008
This article comes from the NAELA (The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys) bulletin. It is an examination of the discrepancies between the law and nursing home admission agreements. Admission agreements frequently misstate the law in a way that is designed to disadvantage residents. This report is a result of reviews by elder law attorneys, including David Purcell and Charlie Amen.Attorney, David Purcell Appointed to the Board of Governors of The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
Posted On 7/16/2008
In his new capacity, David Purcell will serve as an advisor and help guide the direction of the national member organization. He joins eight other attorneys from around the country on the prestigious Board, which is the most important advisory panel to the senior management team at the Academy. Board members participate in research and development and provide feedback on all new Academy products and services.
ATTORNEY DAVE PURCELL -- ATTENDS LEADING EDGE ESTATE PLANNING CONFERENCE
Posted On 5/6/2008
[St. Louis] - Local Estate Planning Attorney, Dave Purcell, attended an educational conference in Denver, CO in May sponsored by the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. The Academy is the premier national educational organization that promotes excellence in estate planning by providing member attorneys with research and vital updates in estate, tax and business planning law for 15 years. The Academy provided estate planning educational training on: Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts, Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefits, Ethical Planning, Representing Trustees, Addressing Problem Assets and Trust Administration. Additional training focused on the innovative planning techniques for Legacy Wealth Planning.
American Academy Mentioned Again in Money Magazine!
Posted On 3/18/2008
Robert Armstrong, President of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, was interviewed by Money Magazine senior writer Penelope Wang for her article "A Midlife Money Checkup" in the March 2008 Issue.
American Academy Recommended by Nationally Syndicated Talk Show Host
Posted On 12/20/2007
The John Tesh Radio Show recommended the American Academy as a resource for finding an estate planning attorney. The segment focusing on money and finance originally aired in September 2007 and was repeated in December 2007.
National Senior Citizen's Law Center Nursing Home Report
Posted On 12/14/2007
The National Senior Citizens Law Center (NSCLC) will report on conclusions of a new study that found admission agreements for Missouri nursing homes can mislead residents and their family members at news conferences in St. Louis, Columbia and Kansas City Monday and Tuesday (December 17 and 18). Attorney Dave Purcell was involved in reviewing the nursing home contracts for this study.
American Academy Mentioned in Money Magazine
Posted On 10/25/2007
The September issue of Money Magazine has an article entitled,"20 Timeless Money Rules." Rule 17, Exiting Gracefully, is particularly significant because it emphasizes the importance of putting together your estate plan. The recommendation of Money Magazine is that you search for a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys: "To find a lawyer, ask friends and colleagues for recommendations or get referrals online at the website of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys (aaepa.com)."
“Active Minds” Newsletter
Posted On 9/14/2007
The law firm is happy to share the latest Active Minds Newsletter, by Dr. Michelon. In this issue, Dr. Michelon tells you about Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's Disease.
Who Will Be Awarded Custody of Robert Rongey?
Posted On 11/26/2005
After a horrible car accident, Robert Rongey's life slipped from his control and landed squarely in the Madison Courts. While Rongey spent months in a coma, undergoing surgeries and physical therapy, his family was left to battle over his care and custody.
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