Martha Constable Brown

Martha Constable Brown

4.7
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 43 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Kirkwood, MO
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Guardianship, Probate

473 N. Kirkwood Road, 2nd Floor, Kirkwood, MO

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 43 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1982

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Martha C. Brown & Associates, LLC

473 N. Kirkwood Road, 2nd Floor, Kirkwood, MO, 63122

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Martha Constable Brown's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney

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Superior Knowledge, Assistance and Work

After a failed attempt with another Attorney we thankfully found Martha Brown! Her assistance, knowledge, understanding and subsequent work from her entire team was outstanding! At a terribly sensitive time, with my father gravely ill and my elderly mother not being comfortable with 25+ year old leg...al documents prepared by an estranged family members firm, Martha navigated a course that included several in person visits, emails and one on one meetings with trust companies. At no time did my mother or I feel as if we were being rushed, coerced or "processed" as just the next client on the books. The clear thorough advice and subsequent documents produced were provided with both speed and accuracy leaving mother at age 93 feeling safe and secure. With father passing in the midst of it all, they even helped process probate and were there to answer every question. Martha has a relatability that clearly puts elderly, and the not yet elderly, at ease. She's real people. She's honest. She understands the problem and provides a clear path to resolve. She and her entire team are there to help! We are extremely grateful to all Martha has done!

Posted by Bernard | October 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Elder Care & Medicaid

Martha Brown and her team were excellent! They met with my sons & I and walked us through the "legal speak" of any and all documents. They worked the Medicaid forms for us in a timely manner, all the while giving us the care and concern us older folks needed. When we called or emailed, there was a... prompt reply! Highly recommended!

Posted by anonymous | August 15, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Experienced, Knowledgeable, Practical & Compassionate

I referred my best friend & her brother to Martha for advice about a family matter. She understood the intricacies of the family dynamic and the impact that an elderly parent's mental health issues have on relationships. She could answer their questions based on years of experience, and gave meani...ngful guidance and reassurance -- all in one sitting. After consulting with Martha, my friends got a good night's sleep for the first time in weeks.

Posted by Mark Rudder | June 2, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

excellent legal representation

Martha Brown represented my family for sensitive legal matters that involved having my father declared incompetent to protect him from outside predators. Martha and her staff were extremely sensitive to how delicate of a situation it was and were always professional. Martha handled my family, inclu...ding my father, with the same care and respect that she handled dealing with the judge assigned to our case. It was a pleasure working with Martha and I would highly recommend her to anyone with a legal issue in the Elder Care area of the law.

Posted by Amy S. | May 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Probate Assistance

Martha and her staff helped greatly when my brother in law died unexpectedly and without a will or any other legal documents. His home and investments were required to go through the probate process in Missouri. He was not organized to say the least. I had to call Martha on a Sunday afternoon. Sh...e told me the 2 things I could and should do immediately. Throughout the next year and a half, Martha and her staff dealt with banks, mortgage and investment companies. In addition to my brother in law not being organized, some of the bank and mortgage companies weren't either. Martha filed all papers necessary with the court and let us know when court approved. Her advice led to an extra 100k in the estate settlement. If you are not aware, attorneys are not paid until the probate process is complete and settlement is approved by the court. I did not experience any problems with Martha Brown and her associates over the 18 months. I believe they more than earned their fee over this period of time. Since then I have called on Martha for various legal needs and will continue to do so.

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Martha Constable Brown's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Rudder

Elder law lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Friend

"I first met Martha when she represented my family on matters involving my father who was elderly at the time. She handled those matters in a professional manner and really got to know the family. I have referred numerous clients of mine over the years to her that could use her expertise. I highly recommend and endorse her."

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Frank Schmidt

Elder law lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"In several different instances and legal matters, Martha has always proven to be one of a very select few attorneys who knows all of the ins and outs of Elder Law planning. I regularly refer my estate planning clients to her Firm for her specialized legal service, and will continue to do so."

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Christine Gilsinan

Elder law lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been a professional colleague of Martha's for many years and have worked with Martha on committees for the Missouri Chapter of NAELA. In addition to being well organized she possesses all the qualities of a great elder law attorney. She has held positions of responsibility in professional organizations (Chair, Missouri Bar Elder Law Committee; Founding Member and past President, Missouri Chapter of NAELA; Fellow, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys; Fellow, American College of Trusts and Estates Counsel) and her volunteer efforts in the community are numerous. She has received professional awards including the prestigious Powley Award (2008) presented by the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and has received Volunteer Awards from the Alzheimer's Association, the Brain Injury Association and the St. Louis County Older Resident Program. These are the only ones I know of and I am certain there are others. She is without doubt a preeminent Elder Law Attorney."

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Brian Rubin

Probate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2008

Powley Elder Law Award, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

2005

Service Award, Brain Injury Association

2002

Public Citizen of the Year Award, National Association of Social Workers

2001

Elder Law Attorney of the Year Award, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

2000

Volunteer of the Year Award, Alzheimer's Association

1996

Volunteer Award, St. Louis County Older Resident Program

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Listed, Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Attorney, Martha C. Brown & Associates

Associations

2011 - Present

Special Needs Alliance

Board of Directors

2000 - Present

National Elder Law Foundation

Certified Elder Law Attorney

Missouri Bar

Member

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

2007 - 2009

St. Louis Bar Foundation

Board Member

2004 - 2010

Mid-East Area Agency on Aging

Board Member

2001 - 2010

Association for Aging with Developmental Disabilities

Board Member

2001 - 2004

Missouri Bar, Elder Law Committee

Chair

1999 - 2010

Long Term Care Ombudsman Program for Eastern Missouri

Board Member

1996 - 2000

Women Lawyers Association of Greater St. Louis

Board Member

Education

1981

University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

University of Vermont

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Boot Camp

First and Third Party Special Needs Trusts

2012

MO Bar Webinar

The Next Step Series: Guardianships for Adults

2012

Missouri Best Practices Seminar

Elder Law-An Update of Recent Developments

2012

Missouri Bar Webinar

How to Obtain Guardianship of an Adult in Missouri

2011

Special Needs Alliance Armchair Chat

Specialized Preparation of Advance Directives

2011

Society of Financial Service Professionals Meeting

Elder Law and Special Needs Attorneys

2011

Elder Law Update

15 Hour Review of the Law

2011

Alzheimer's Family Education Class

Legal and Financial Issues

2011

Aging with Developmental Disabilities Conference

Social Security Benefits: Are You Secure?

Publications

2012

Special Needs Alliance Newsletter Self-Advocacy's Growing Momentum

2011

2010

Missouri Bar CLE Deskbook Guardianships and Conservatorships Chapters

Languages

English

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