Jason Aaron Cook

Jason Aaron Cook

also known as Aaron Cook

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 27 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Independence, MO
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Real Estate, Probate

4016 S Lynn Ct Dr, Independence, MO

About Jason

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 40%

Trusts, wills, powers of attorney, investments, charitable giving, estates.

27 years

40%
Business 25%

Business organization, contracts, investment capital, real estate, dissolution, employment.

27 years

25%
Real Estate 25%

Buy, sell, finance, lease, rent.

25%
Probate 10%

Estates, wills, no-wills decedents, guardians, conservators, adoptions.

27 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 280-310 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 26 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1999

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Kansas for 27 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Cook Ellis LLC

4016 S Lynn Ct Dr, Independence, MO, 64055

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Jason Aaron Cook's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by ray | April 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

r longwell

I was impressed with the firm. courteous and through. I needed a will, and it was drawn up for me quickly. Jason took the time to explain to me all the in and outs. it went very well considering it all happened during the covid pandemic. will use them again in the future.

Posted by Tony | February 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Excellent Experience

My wife and I worked with Aaron Cook on our Estate (Trust, Wills, POA, Advanced Directive, etc.). Aaron was great to work with. He was very thorough. He listened carefully and took time to answer all of our questions in a manner that was easy to understand. He gave us advise throughout the process. A...nd he was responsive to our phone calls and emails. I was very happy with the entire process and would definitely recommend him for any legal matters.

Posted by Caroline | January 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Residential

Will & Trust Establishment

I came to Aaron in a moment of complete panic with severe safety issues. My family situation had changed dramatically and I needed Aaron's services to help with a house sale, division of assets, and creation of a will and trust for myself and my children. Aaron not only handled my emergency situa...tion with empathy and sympathy, but quickly since fast turnaround was vital. Aaron forced me to pause, and address each issue to ensure that he accurately captured my needs and wants, plus protected me fully. He set expectation for next steps in the process and ensured a successful outcome that allowed me to breathe easy and know my family was protected. I have the utmost respect for Aaron and feel fortunate to have been able to utilize his services. I will continue to use his services as it relates to business decisions within my will and trust.

Posted by Cyndi | December 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

WILL/TRUST

I met with Aaron to discuss and establish a will/trust. A trust was established successfully.

Posted by Don & Mary | January 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Trust

Aaron did a great job navigating us through the trust process. He answered all our questions and gave us all the time we needed to make decisions. We appreciated his relaxed but professional approach.

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Jason Aaron Cook's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Toscano

Unknown lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Shahzad Ghafoor

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As good as they get."

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Katie Miller

Unknown lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Aaron is extremely knowledgeable in his areas of practice, and he is an excellent attorney."

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Suzanne Sullivan

Unknown lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Aaron is a great attorney and mentor."

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Coleman Ellis

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse Aaron. He is an excellent attorney and individual."

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Coleman Ellis

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Shahzad Ghafoor

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Attorney, Managing Member, Ghafoor Cook Ellis LLC

1998 - 1999

Attorney, Blackwell Sanders Peper Martin

Associations

2014 - Present

Term-limit Convention

Director

2011 - Present

Missouri-Kansas Hotel Owners Association

Counsel

Sample of Legal Cases

Probate

Favorable where we have advised clients to proceed

Trusts, Wills and Estate Plans

All trusts and wills have governed estates successfully, even in the face of legal challenges.

Business Transactions

Favorable, closing most deals successfully unless a client needs to terminate to protect interests.

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Education

1998

Yale Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

Brigham Young University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

Italian

English

Activity

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