Estate Planning in St. Louis & Surrounding Counties

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Where We Work

Local Counsel Across the Metro

From the Gateway Arch to Clayton, Forest Park to Tower Grove, Joseph R. Burcke LLC serves families throughout the St. Louis region with clear, practical estate planning. Whether you live in the city or commute from West County, St. Charles, or Jefferson County, you'll get straightforward guidance from an attorney who knows local courts and communities.

Choose Your Location

Find Your County Page

Select your area to see details about local courts, neighborhoods we serve, and how we can help nearby. We've tailored each page with community-specific information so you can start with confidence:

Residents in St. Louis City can meet in person or virtually, with quick access from Downtown, the Central West End, and South City

Families in St. Louis County appreciate our Clayton office steps from the County courts

Growing communities across St. Charles County-from St. Peters to Wentzville-often begin with living trusts to keep things efficient

In Jefferson County, from Arnold to Hillsboro, we help clients plan for both suburban and rural needs.

What We Offer Locally

Wills, Trusts, POAs & Probate Help

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Local Courts & Convenience

Clayton Office, Virtual Meetings, Easy Parking

Our office on South Bemiston Avenue in Clayton makes in-person meetings simple for St. Louis County clients and an easy drive from St. Louis City, St. Charles, and Jefferson County. Prefer to meet from home? We offer secure virtual consultations and flexible scheduling to fit busy lives.

Who We Serve

Families, Retirees, Professionals & Business Owners

From young families near Tower Grove and Kirkwood to retirees in Wildwood, Lake St. Louis, or Arnold, we shape documents around real-world goals-protecting loved ones, avoiding delays, and keeping affairs private. Joseph R. Burcke LLC tailors each plan so it works when you need it.

Ready To Begin?

Plan With Confidence In Your Area

Choose your county page to learn more, or contact us to compare a will-based plan with a living trust and powers of attorney. We'll outline timelines, costs, and next steps so you can move forward with clarity.