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Paul Gantner - Attorney

I am an owner of Amen, Gantner & Capriano, Your Estate Matters, L.L.C.   I have been able to bring my business and legal education and experience into a firm that has for many years provided comprehensive estate plans that meet clients’ needs and expectations.  My passion has been creating and constantly pushing AGC’s mission of “Helping Families Secure their Legacies by Embracing them into the Law Firm Family through Long-term, Personal Advisory Relationships.” So many people treat estate planning as something you do once sometime before you die. They probably don’t even remember the attorney’s name who drafted their documents. We want to become the family attorney that builds a relationship over the course of many years.

Facts About Me

  • I join at least one softball league every season.
  • I am a husband and father of Audrey, Olivia and Louis.
  • I grew up in the St. Louis and I went to De Smet for high school. I went to St. Louis University for undergraduate school and Mizzou for my MBA and law degree.

Why I Love My Job

I learned all too well when my father passed away unexpectedly in 2014, how important having a plan and more important, the resources of a full-service law firm was to my mother and our family.  Now I get to help thousands of families across St. Louis prepare for life and eventually death. I love that I get to see many of our clients throughout the year for not only estate/wealth planning work, but more importantly to really get to know each other and build a relationship over the course of years.

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Jacquelynn Capriano - Attorney

I am an owner of Amen, Gantner & Capriano, Your Estate Matters, L.L.C.  I have been able to bring my legal education and experience into a firm that has for many years provided comprehensive estate plans that meet clients’ needs and expectations.   I know the importance of planning for the future, both economically and emotionally.  I, 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.

Facts About Me

  • I’m an avid crafter often planning and designing custom showers & birthday parties
  • When not working you’ll find me chasing 3 girls around, or attending one of their many sporting events
  • Along with my 3 girls, I also have 2 dogs that are my fur children

Why I Love My Job

I love providing security for our clients and their loved ones. Knowing that we will be there for their families when they need someone most is the reason I do what I do.

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Christopher Sandifer - Associate Attorney

Hi, I’m Chris! I am an Associate Attorney of Amen, Gantner & Capriano, Your Estate Matters, L.L.C. My education and clerkship experience has been focused on wealth legacy planning and asset protection. I hold a Bachelors of Science degree in Agriculture and Consumer Economics, and in law school I took specialized classes in topic areas including trusts and estates, tax strategies, and business associations.

Facts About Me

  • I’m a proud alum of the Saint Louis University School of Law
  • I enjoy golfing, boating, and the outdoors
  • I grew up in Illinois where I helped out at our family trucking business and restored my antique tractor

Why I Love My Job

I believe that long-term financial security is a vital component of overall well being for both individuals and families. Working with people on a daily basis to help protect and administer their life’s assets is extremely rewarding in that it helps others achieve peace and ease of mind in their lives.

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Charlie Amen - Retired

I am a prior owner of Amen, Gantner & Capriano, Your Estate Matters, L.L.C., retired from practicing law as of June 1, 2022. I still work part time for the firm as support and tax preparation.

Facts About Me

  • I compete in the Senior Olympics in the shot put (and as I get older, the shot put gets lighter).
  • Since retiring, I have turned off my alarm clock, don’t schedule anything until the afternoon, plan to travel a lot with my wife Cathy, and play more golf (badly).
  • If the St. Louis Cardinals are in town, you may find me down at Busch Stadium for the game, and if I don’t go to the game, I’m watching it on TV.

Why I Love My Job

I liked talking with clients about their families and situation. To be able to give a person peace of mind that they have a mapped-out plan for their future is very important and rewarding to me. While I am no longer meeting with clients for legal advice, I plan to stay active with the firm regarding tax returns and charitable foundations.

Staff

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Liz Paulus - Client Relationship Coordinator

As Client Relationship Coordinator I provide customer service to our clients and work in several different areas to increase our new business. I work closely with our client online database updating and maintaining accurate information, as well as tracking our client interactions and trends. In addition, I provide support to the production and marketing of the client appreciation events, public workshops and educational workshops.

Facts About Me

  • When not working, I am the “uber driver” for my teenage girl who has me running all over town.
  • Along with 3 daughters, I have a goldendoodle that pretty much runs the house and has stolen our hearts.
  • I love road trips, decorating my 100-year-old home and shopping for bargains.
  • I have an undergraduate degree in Business Administration/Marketing from St. Louis University and an MBA from University of Missouri, St. Louis.

Why I Love My Job

I worked in Market Research for many years and this role enables me to utilize my marketing education and background by tracking our client trends, statistics, and daily processes. I enjoy communicating with our awesome clients daily, supporting their needs and creating that family relationship that we feel so strongly about in our firm. Very rewarding to work with this committed group here at Amen, Gantner & Capriano who all contribute as a team and create a fun and caring atmosphere.

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Rachel Dolan - Member Experience Coordinator

I help maintain estate plans and ensure that all funding for your trust is done correctly.  I am also the Your Life Matters Member Coordinator, which provides educational opportunities and benefits for our clients.

Facts About Me

    • I enjoy spending time with my husband and 2 kids
    • Going on walks
    • Getting cozy and watching reality tv, while eating ice cream
    • Organizing

Why I Love My Job

I love getting to know the clients and helping them create a plan that fits their needs. AGC has a fun and friendly atmosphere that I enjoy coming to each day.

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Logan Eckhardt - Marketing Coordinator

My mission as Marketing Coordinator for AGC is to encourage client bragging and fandom through awesome, engaging & educational content and events. Pre-Covid, I planned and setup about 130 in-person events each year for clients, St. Louis seniors and professionals in the senior industry. As the World has changed, I have adjusted many of these events virtual.

Facts About Me

  • I enjoy working out and eating healthy
  • I try to read a book a month
  • Always looking for, and trying out new hobbies

Why I Love My Job

While with AGC, the firm has really allowed me to mold my position into the perfect job that complements my abilities. We have created a work atmosphere that is enjoyable and fun to be a part of. By providing peace of mind and an enjoyable community for our clients, I can truly say that we do awesome work for the St. Louis Area.

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Maggie Burgess - Client Services

I work with families who are applying for Medicaid and VA Benefits.  I am a licensed clinical social worker with experience working as a social worker in a hospital and skilled nursing facility.

Facts About Me

  • I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and my dog Mambo.
  • Some of my favorite things to do are gardening, watching the St. Louis Blues Hockey and vacationing on the beach

Why I Love My Job

I like getting to know families and providing support and guidance through my job.  It gives me an opportunity to expand my knowledge and use my social work skills.  I also like the staff I work with, who make it a fun work environment.

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Lauren Frazer - Estate Planning Paralegal

My job as your estate planning paralegal is to collect and inventory asset information for the funding process.  I will then meet with you at a later date to explain your estate planning documents and handle any deeds that need to be funded into your trust.

Facts About Me

  • I love the outdoors and spend most of my summers boating, camping and riding ATVs.
  • I enjoy working out and eating healthy.
  • I am an avid animal lover.
  • I love traveling to beach destinations.

Why I Love My Job

I enjoy helping our clients fund and organize their assets into their trust to ensure their plan works correctly.  I take pleasure in educating our clients so that they better understand the funding process and the various moving parts of their estate plan which is key to our client’s peace of mind.

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Gail Lee - Senior Advisor

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Geriatric Care Manager. I have extensive experience in benefit planning and assisting families to obtain appropriate care. I have a Master’s degree in Psychology and a Masters in Gerontology and have used my experience as a Senior Advisor at the firm since 2005.

Facts About Me

  • I served in the US Army and worked for the Army for many years and enjoy working with the veterans that come to our firm.
  • I have a daughter who recently got married so now I am experiencing that empty nest syndrome.
  • I am involved in many community activities at my church, Lion’s club, and Women’s Army Corps Association.

Why I Love My Job

I enjoy helping individuals and families coming to the firm design a plan that brings solutions and peace of mind to their planning process.  Benefit planning, whether it be Veteran or Medicaid, is complex and very difficult to understand and I enjoy solving the puzzle to enhance the individual and families experience and secure their legacy

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Pat Fisher - Client Services Coordinator

Serving as Amen, Gantner & Capriano’s Client Service Coordinator, my goal is to ensure every client of the firm has a “WOW Experience”.  I answer the phone, schedule appointments for attorneys and staff, and manage and coordinate the daily calendar for the busy firm.  I am always ready to help when needed in making sure clients’ needs are met in their law firm encounter.

Facts About Me

  • I was a middle school educator and supervisor for 35 years.
  • I am an avid sports fan and particularly cheers for the University of Kentucky teams.
  • I love all kinds of music and my husband and I spend lots of time singing and dancing with our two grandchildren.

Why I Love My Job

I love my job at Amen, Gantner & Capriano because it gives me a chance to meet new people on a daily basis.  I enjoy the opportunity to nurture relationships with clients and their families.  I love making people feel comfortable knowing the firm is a team of caring professionals who work together for their best interests.

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Kim Weiss - Trust & Estate Administration Paralegal

As the Trust and Estate Administration Paralegal, I work with clients to assist them through the maze of legal and administrative issues after the death of a loved one. With more than 30 years of experience with probate, post-death estate and trust administration, and tax preparation, I work closely with clients to build long-standing relationships centered around careful service.

Facts About Me

  • I love puzzles, especially the genealogical kind. Finding out about those that came before me puts it all in perspective.
  • I enjoy fishing with my husband, as long as he takes the fish off the hook.
  • I enjoy traveling with my husband and grown children, who still want to travel with their parents.

Why I Love My Job

I have a passion for helping others and believe that families should have a helping hand during the difficult time that follows the loss of a loved one. Additionally, throughout my career, I have seen the importance of having a law firm that will give you the peace of mind with all of your wealth legacy needs.

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Courtney Radley - Staff

My job as your Document Production Paralegal is to generate and assemble your estate planning documents.

Facts about me:

  • I love spending time with my friends and family
  • I enjoy playing soccer, hiking, and any other outdoor activity
  • I’ll never turn down a concert

Why I am excited about my job:

I look forward to working with a great team and great clients!

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Krista Massey - Trust Administration Paralegal

My job as your trust administration paralegal is to assist clients during the difficult transition after the passing of a loved one and help them navigate through the process in a compassionate way.

Facts About Me

  • I enjoy spending time with my husband and our dog, Memphis
  • I’m a huge fan of baking shows and enjoy trying out new recipes
  • I love to travel and experience new places, especially those near the water

Why I am Excited About My Job

I get the opportunity to work with an amazing team to assist clients and help them secure their legacies.