Michael Brett Fulkerson

Michael Brett Fulkerson

also known as Brett Fulkerson

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 27 years

Elder law Lawyer at Liberty, MO
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning

30 Westwoods Dr, Liberty, MO

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Elder Law 50%

Medicaid Planning, Special Needs Planning, Asset Protection Planning, Proactive Long-Term Care Planning, Special Needs Trust, Spousal Supplemental Needs Trust

50%
Estate Planning 50%

Revocable Living Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Wills & Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Childrens' Asset Protection Trust, Surviving Spouse Asset Protection Trust

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in Kansas for 26 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 27 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1998

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

Fulkerson Elder Law LLC

30 Westwoods Dr, Liberty, MO, 64068

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Michael Brett Fulkerson's Reviews

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Posted by Kailey | October 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Great lawyer!

Brett assisted us with setting up a will for our daughter and our things in case we both pass. He was extremely knowledgeable and with our little knowledge with the subject, really explained our options in moving forward. It’s important to know what is going to happen if we pass and our daughter is s...till alive and Brett assisted us in being the most comfortable with our decisions.

Posted by Todd | June 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

The consummate professional

Brett is the consummate professional when it comes to our family estate needs. We have relied upon his expertise multiple times for drafting and finalizing Wills, Trusts and Power of Attorney. He is flexible in adapting to the specific situations of each individual family member and makes sure the ...documents are 100% perfect and up to date with current local and state law. We will continue to use Brett for all of our estate needs and would recommend him to anyone else without hesitation. Thanks Brett!

Posted by James | June 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Brett Fulkerson is a great resource for elder law and estate planning!

Brett was instrumental in developing end of life plans for both sets of our parents. His knowledge and professionalism was very helpful in navigating their multiple levels of need. At a later date, we enlisted Brett's services in establishing our own estate plan. Brett's time and investment in the ...process simplified our understanding of the many options that are available. We hold Brett Fulkerson in high regard and recommend his services.

Posted by John | May 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law

No regrets

Recently my Mom was facing serious medical issues. Brett met with me and discussed my various options going forward. Quickly I realized that I needed his legal expertise to guide me though this difficult time. We agreed on a plan of action that suited my family situation. Brett is very professio...nal, knowledgeable, caring and communicates in a timely manner. I only wish I had hired him sooner. He took the legal burden off of me and gave me peace of mind. I highly recommend Brett for Elder care law.

Posted by Tony | May 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Excellent!

Brett prepared a comprehensive estate plan for us and provided very helpful and easy to follow instructions. He is a top notch attorney, who is knowledgeable, caring, and attentive to the needs of his clients.

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Principal Attorney, Fulkerson Elder Law LLC

2008 - 2010

Visiting Professor of Law & Adjunct Professor of Law, University Of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law

1998 - 2001

Associate, Spencer Fane Britt & Browne

Associations

2010 - Present

Missouri Bar, Elder Law Committee

Member

2005 - Present

Missouri Bar, Probate and Trust Law Committee

Member

ElderCounsel

Member

Education

1998

University of Missouri School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

East Tennessee State University

MA - Masters

Publications

1997

Missouri Law Review One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: The Recognized But Undefined Federal Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege

Languages

English

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