Your estate plan should constitute the most important set of legal documents created during your lifetime given what it represents. With that in mind, selecting the right estate planning attorney to assist you with your estate plan may seem a daunting endeavor. At the Chesterfield, Missouri law firm of Amen, Gantner, & Capriano, Your Estate Matters, L.L.C. we understand the important role your estate plan will play in protecting you, your assets, and your loved ones. Our Chesterfield, Missouri estate planning attorneys and staff are dedicated to helping you create a customized estate plan that integrates your needs, your wishes, and your legacy into one comprehensive plan.
The History of Chesterfield, Missouri
What residents and visitors alike now know as Chesterfield, Missouri was once actually several smaller communities including: Bellefontaine which dates back to 1837; Lake, or as it was originally known – “Log Hollow” – which dates back to about 1850; Gumbo, which sprang up around 1880; Monarch, a railroad town that has its beginnings back in the 1870s; and Bonhomme which also dates back to the late 1800s. For over a century, what is now known as Chesterfield, Missouri was a large, unincorporated, area of land that contained all of these smaller towns along with several others. Because of its location in western St. Louis County, the area was commonly referred to as “West County” by local residents. By the middle of the 20th century, residents began to become concerned about the lack of public services the residents received as a result of the fact that they remained an unincorporated area of land. In addition, because they had yet to incorporate the residents did not directly benefit from taxes they paid to the county. Following several failed attempts at incorporation, the town of Chesterfield was finally incorporated in 1988 and has thrived ever since.
Chesterfield, Missouri Today
Chesterfield, Missouri is located about 25 miles west of downtown St. Louis, Missouri. As a distant suburb of the larger metropolitan area, Chesterfield enjoys the benefits of small town living while still remaining close enough to St. Louis for residents to commute for work or pleasure. As of the latest census, Chesterfield is home to just under 50,000 residents; however, in recent years the area has experienced a massive boom in construction. In fact, Chesterfield appears poised to become one of St. Louis’s premier suburbs for residents who prefer not to live in the metropolitan area. Chesterfield has several outdoor park areas including Faust Park which contains an updated playground, historical village, walking trail, carousel, and the “The Butterfly House”, which opened in 1998. A nearby giant cement butterfly sculpture by Bob Cassilly was dedicated in 1999. The City has several recreation facilities including the Chesterfield Amphitheater, the Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex, and the Chesterfield Family Aquatic Center. Residents of Chesterfield benefit from exceptional schools, safe neighborhoods and a variety of family oriented cultural and entertainment options, making Chesterfield and attractive option for anyone wishing to live close to t. Louis without living right in the heart of the big city.
Amen, Gantner, & Capriano, Your Estate Matters, L.L.C. in the Chesterfield Community
The attorneys and staff at Amen, Gantner, & Capriano, Your Estate Matters, L.L.C. are proud to be part of the Chesterfield, Missouri community. We understand how difficult it can be to share your personal needs and wishes with a stranger which is why we strive to develop ongoing relationships with our clients. Estate planning is not something that is accomplished in a single meeting. On the contrary, your estate plan should be reviewed and modified as you pass through the various stages of your life and events transpire that should warrant changes to your plan. We want to be there with you for all those important events to be sure your estate plan reflects the changes you experience throughout your lifetime.
When you initially sit down to create your estate plan you will likely focus primarily on protecting yourself and your fledgling assets. When you get married and become a parent for the first time your estate plan will need to be updated to protect your young family from the financial devastation your unexpected incapacity or death could cause. During your working years, your estate plan may need to be expanded to include components that will help grow and protect your estate, such as retirement planning, business succession planning, and tax avoidance. You may also start to include strategies in your estate plan that will help your estate avoid probate as well as ensure that you can afford long-term care should you need it in the future. As you contemplate the final years of your life, legacy planning may become important to you as may funeral planning. At the Chesterfield, Missouri law firm of we would be honored to be with you at each step of your journey through life and help you create an estate plan that protects you, your family, and your assets.
Contact a Chesterfield, Missouri Estate Planning Attorney Today!
If you have estate planning questions or concerns, or would like to get started creating your estate plan, contact the experienced Chesterfield, Missouri estate planning attorneys at Amen, Gantner, & Capriano, Your Estate Matters, L.L.C. by calling 314-966-8077 to schedule an appointment.
