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Paul Michael Gantner
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Biography
Paul Gantner joined Purcell and Amen - Attorneys at Law in 2009. In 2012 he became a partner and in 2014 the firm changed its name to Amen, Gantner, & Capriano. Mr. Gantner has been able to bring his business and legal education and experience into a firm that has for many years provided comprehensive estate plans that meet clients' needs and expectations. Mr. Gantner has helped push AGC's mission of "Helping Families Secure their Legacies by Embracing them into the Law Firm Family through Long-term, Personal Advisory Relationships."
Core Values include: OFFERING SECURITY, EMBRACING FAMILIES, and PROVIDING PERSONAL ADVISORY RELATIONSHIPS
Experience
During law school, Mr. Gantner worked as a corporate law clerk for Shelter Insurance Companies in Columbia, Missouri. Mr. Gantner also taught a personal finance class to undergraduate students at University of Missouri.
Mr. Gantner is a member of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Missouri Bar Association, Estate Planning Council of St. Louis, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. He is licensed to practice law in Missouri and Illinois. Paul is also a VA accredited attorney and holds licenses for life, accident and health insurance as well as a Series 65 financial license.
Education
Mr. Gantner obtained his undergraduate B.S.B.A. degree in Management and B.A. degree in Criminal Justice from Saint Louis University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. He went to law school at University of Missouri, in Columbia, and obtained his Juris Doctorate in 2008. Mr. Gantner also obtained his Master of Business Administration from University of Missouri in 2008.
Paul now gives over 100 presentations a year and teaches at least one continuing education class per semester at St. Louis Community College's Adult Education Program. The class will usually cover Paying for Long Term Care or Estate Planning issues and choices to make.
Personal
Mr. Gantner was born and raised in St. Louis. He is a graduate of DeSmet Jesuit High School and currently lives in St. Louis County with his wife, Sally, two daughters, Audrey and Olivia and son, Louis. In school, Mr. Gantner played baseball and rugby. He was active in the Board of Advocates and the Sports Law Society during law school.
These days, Paul enjoys playing in recreational softball and bowling leagues. He is a huge Missouri Tigers and St. Louis Cardinals fan, but also roots on the Saint Louis University Billikens and the St. Louis Blues.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Elder Law
40%
16 years | 100 cases
Estate Planning
40%
16 years | 600 cases
Probate
10%
16 years | 100 cases
Trusts
5%
16 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Illinois for 15 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in Missouri for 16 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Amen, Gantner, & Capriano - Attorneys at Law
10733 Sunset Office Dr., Suite 425, Saint Louis, MO, 63127
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Paul Michael Gantner's Reviews
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Posted by AW | July 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
7 years and counting!
We have recently updated our trust with Paul. And it has been 7 years since we first hired him. All the same, Paul walked us through the process and took the time to explain in easily understandable terms what it would mean for the different scenarios if one or both of us were gone, and so on. P...
Posted by Aaron E. | July 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Family Planning made easy
I had the pleasure of working with Paul Gantner, who helped set up a trust for my wife and I. Paul is knowledgeable and professional with every aspect of this important process. While there are many steps to properly providing all of the information to setup a trust, Paul and his team made this easy ...
Posted by Jean K | December 3, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Service !!!
You have been so kind, helpful & you know so much ! Thank you !! I always know you will have the right answer for our family.
Posted by Jeanne M | July 2, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Exceptional Client Service
We met with Mr. Gantner who was very knowledgeable and able to answer all our questions very effectively. As a client since 1997, our relationship with your law firm has been completely satisfactory. We value and appreciate the advice given us and would not hesitate to recommend your law firm to any...
Posted by LJR | April 12, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Client Chaos to Order
I came in with a loosey goosey document from a different lawyer Paul asked questions and we discussed many aspects of my small estate. I admit to being thrown by the cost after the first meeting,but when I picked up the final documents I was blown away! Everything is organized in one convenient book ...
Paul Michael Gantner's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known paul for 12 years as an honest, hard working person. He devotes his attention and skills to each client he has, giving them his very best efforts. This is why I do not hesitate to refer my friends and family his way anytime I'm asked for the name of an Estate & Wills attorney."
"I've known Paul for several years now. He is an exceptional estate planning attorney and is very knowledgeable in this specific area of law. He is always warm, compassionate and advocates only the best for his clients. I know he ensures that all of his clients leave with a comprehensive estate plan and peace of mind. I endorse Paul."
"Paul has personally helped my friends and family on several occasions. His professionalism and expertise is unmatched. I would recommend him to anyone in need of advice on wills, trust, or estate planning and probate issues."
"Paul in an expert in the area of Estate Planning and Probate. His dedication to his clients is unparalleled. I highly endorse him."
"Paul is the most knowledgeable, thorough, and conscientious estate planning and probate lawyer that I have encountered. His knowledge in this area of law is unmatched. When I have clients, family, or friends with estate planning needs, I send them to Paul. I give him my highest recommendation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Paul and his colleagues have always provided first rate work in a timely manner."
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"Paul has been a valuable resource for me when handling matters which involve estate planning and probate. Along with advising me with regard to specialized areas of estate planning when dealing with my own clients, I feel confident every time I refer a client to him because I know he will address all of their needs in a professional and courteous manner. I highly recommend Paul to anyone who needs Estate Planning or Probate advice."
"Paul Gantner is an excellent attorney. He is a very quick study on absorbing cutting edge strategies in the estate planning, estate administration, and elder law fields. His writing and research skills have been recently demonstrated in an article in the St Louis Bar Journal and an Elder Law Deskbook chapter for the Missouri Bar. I endorse this lawyer's work."
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Experience
Honors
2023
2023 Rising Stars - Estate Planning and Elder Law, Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers Magazine
2022
40 under 40, St. Louis Business Journal
2022
Rising Star, Missouri Super Lawyers
2021
2021 - Rising Star Estate Planning & Probate, Super Lawyers
2020
2020 Rising Star - estate planning and probate, SuperLawyers®
2019
2019 Rising Star - estate planning and probate, SuperLawyers®
2018
Missouri Chapter Member of the Year, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
2018
2018 Rising Star - Estate Planning Probate, SuperLawyers®
2017
Rising Star - Estate Planning and Elder Law, Missouri Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star - Elder Law and Estate Planning, Missouri Super Lawyers
2008
Fred L. Howard Prize - Excellence in the Advancement of Advocacy, University of Missouri - Board of Advocates
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Member, Your Estate Matters, LLC - Amen, Gantner, & Capriano - Attorneys at Law
2012 - Present
Member, Purcell and Amen - Attorneys at Law
2009 - Present
Attorney, Purcell and Amen - Attorneys at Law
2007 - 2008
Law Clerk, Shelter Insurance Companies
Associations
2022 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Missouri Chapter)President
2010 - Present
Department of Veterans AffairsAccredited Attorney
2010 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Missouri BarMember
2009 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Missouri chapter)Member
2009 - Present
Estate Planning Council of St. LouisMember
2009 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2009 - Present
American Academy of Estate Planning AttorneysMember
2009 - Present
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. LouisMember
2020 - 2021
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Missouri Chapter)President-Elect
2019 - 2020
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Missouri Chapter)Treasurer
2019 - 2022
American Academy of Estate Planning AttorneysBoard of Governors
2016 - 2018
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Missouri chapter)Board Member - Director at Large
2015 - 2016
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Young/New Attorneys SectionChair of Steering Committee
2010 - 2016
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Young/New Attorneys SectionSteering Committee
2009 - 2013
Missouri Care Planning CouncilSt. Louis Board Member
2006 - 2008
University of Missouri - Board of AdvocatesJudging Director
Education
2008
University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
University of Missouri, Columbia
MBA - Master of Business Administration
2005
Saint Louis University
BSBA and BA
Speaking Engagements
2022
Community College
Estate Planning: What to do When a Loved One Passes Away
2021
VOYCE Education Series
Legal Documents to Have in Place
2021
Planned Giving Night
Charitable Gifting & Estate Planning with Pet Provisions
2021
Fall Family Workshops
Estate Planning Basics for Families of Young Children
2021
Community College
Estate Planning: What to do When a Loved One Passes Away
2019
St. Louis Arc Family Workshop Series
Estate Planning Basics for Families of Young Children
2019
MONAELA Elder Law Symposium
Medicaid Basics for Married People
2019
Cardinal Glennon Ethics CLE Event
Ethics Tips to Protect Your Practice: For the Estate Planning Attorney
2017
Continuing Education Spring Semester 2017
Paying for Long Term Care, Obtaining Medicaid and Veterans Benefits
2016
Spring Semester
Planning and Paying for Long-Term Care
2016
Continuing Education Fall 2016
Paying for Long Term Care, Obtaining Medicaid and Veterans Benefits
2016
Continuing Education Fall 2016
Estate Planning: Living Trusts
2016
Annual Estate, Trust & Elder Law Institute
Hiring and Keeping an Elder Law Associate: Compensation Models, Incentive Programs & Growth Opportunities
2015
New and Transitioning Attorneys Section - Town Hall Webinar
Scary Moments and Horrors We Face as Elder Law Attorneys
2015
Bethesda Gardens Panel
Planning as You Age
2015
Adult Education
Planning for Long Term Care
2014
Webinar - CLE Program
2014 Mo HealthNet and Special Needs Trusts Annual Update
2014
MoNAELA Elder Law Symposium
Promissory Notes, Life Estates, Income Producing Property
2014
Elder Law Institute
MoHealthNet Appeals
2014
Continuing Community Education
Paying for Long Term Care, Obtaining Medicaid and Veteran's Benefits
2013
Public Seminar
Protecting Your Family and Leaving a Legacy
2013
Community Empowerment Day
Planning for Long Term Care Costs
2013
Alzheimers Association Education
Legal and Financial Planning for Families
2011
SCCAR University
Real Estate and LLCs
2011
Missouri NAELA Chapter Meeting
The impact of Medicaid estate recovery and federal taxation on estate planning for family owned businesses and farms in Missouri
2010
SquareOne LGBT Event
FINANCIAL & LEGAL ISSUES FACING THE LGBT COMMUNITY
2010
In-House Presentation
Medicaid and Veterans Benefits Eligibility
2010
In-House Presentation
Estate Planning Myths – Why Most Estate Plans Fail, and What to Do About It
2010
Client Appreciation Day
Choosing Fiduciaries
Publications
2022
MoBarCLE publication Elder Law Deskbook 3rd Edition
Chapter 5 - Planning and Paying for Long-Term Care
2016
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) - New and Transitioning Attorneys Section Newsletter
Message from the Chair
2015
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) - New and Transitioning Attorneys Section Newsletter
Practical Ethics in Planning
2014
The Missouri Bar Continuing Legal Education Deskbook - Elder Law
Planning and Paying for Long-term Care Supplement
2011
GCM - National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers - Midwest Chapter Newsletter
Guardianship: What is the Process and When is it Appropriate?
2010
The Missouri Bar Continuing Legal Education Deskbook - Elder Law
Planning and Paying for Long-Term Care - Second Edition
2010
St. Louis Bar Journal
Practical Ethics in Elder Law
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
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Q&A
My daughter is mentally retarded and is 18 years old I recently or she recently applied for ssi how do I get guardianship?
08 Nov 2013
Q&A
Do grandchildren have a claim to grandparents' estate?
12 Nov 2013
Q&A
Can POA pay themselves for services and time?
03 Sep 2010