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Joseph R. Burcke is a St. Louis, Missouri based attorney whose practice focuses upon estate planning issues, including representation of disabled individuals and their families. He provides clients advice upon the appropriate use of Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Non-probate beneficiary designations and other legal techniques to maintain client control of assets, avoid needless costs of probate in the event of disability or death, prevent impoverishment as a result of nursing home costs, and minimize estate and gift taxes and related costs.
Joe is devoted entirely to helping families preserve and protect their future and the futures of their children through appropriate estate planning. This includes development of Wills, Trusts, and sophisticated planning techniques for clients, as well as Trust and Estate Administration, Elder Law Planning, including Medicaid, Special Needs and Life Care Planning issues. He has helped thousands of people who are concerned about protecting their families from the devastating legal effects of disability and death. Through public and private seminars, professional continuing education seminars and numerous articles, both for other attorneys and the general public, Joseph R. Burcke strives to inform other professionals and the public of the need to properly plan for the future. He is dedicated to helping people protect their children, their assets, provide for their loved ones and plan for life's contingencies through proper estate planning.
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State: Missouri
Acquired: 1975
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Posted by Joan | April 11, 2014
Mr. Burcke was very well informed. He helped me resolve a complex estate problem with excellent results. I highly recommend him.
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Joe for years. He is knowledgeable and works hard to ensure his clients receive the highest quality service."
Divorce and separation lawyer
2021
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000 - Present
Owner, Joseph R. Burcke, L.L.C.
1990 - 2000
Partner, Beach, Burcke, Helfers & Mittleman, P.C.
1986 - 1990
Partner, Kaveny, Beach, Nond, Ullom & Burcke, P.C.
1980 - 1986
Principal, Joseph R. Burcke, P.C.
1978 - 1980
Associate Attorney, Riezman & Blitz
1975 - 1977
Associate Attorney, Sachs & Miller
2012 - Present
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. LouisMember
1996 - Present
Missouri Bar, Probate and Trust Law CommitteeMember
1975
JD - Juris Doctor
1972
BA - Bachelor of Arts, cum laude
2014
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Legal Answers
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08 Mar 2025
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04 Jan 2022