Business Details
17 Years
experience
Trusted Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorneys in St. Charles, MO
The Weeks Group provides comprehensive estate planning and elder law services, specializing in Medicaid planning, asset protection, and probate administration. Our firm serves Missouri residents across St. Charles, Warren, Lincoln, and St. Louis counties, addressing complex legal needs with personalized solutions. Mike Weeks, a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) and one of only 13 in Missouri, leads our team with over 15 years of experience in elder law matters. We prioritize client education and proactive planning to ensure long-term care and financial security. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our active memberships with the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and local bar associations.We combine legal expertise with compassionate service, offering free initial consultations to help families navigate challenging situations. Our track record includes successful VA benefits applications, Medicaid crisis planning, and trust administration. Community involvement remains central to our mission, demonstrated through leadership roles in organizations like Habitat for Humanity and Boone Center International. Clients benefit from our multidisciplinary approach, which integrates legal strategy with healthcare coordination through nurse consultations. With offices in St. Charles, we deliver reliable, ethical counsel tailored to each family's unique circumstances.
Services
Estate Planning
Medicaid Planning
Probate Administration
Asset Protection
Veterans Benefits
Trust Administration
Long-Term Care Planning
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized elder law expertise with a Certified Elder Law Attorney on staff
- Our team provides personalized Medicaid planning and asset protection strategies
- We maintain active leadership roles in national and state elder law organizations
- We integrate legal planning with healthcare coordination through nurse consultations
- Our firm serves multiple Missouri counties with localized knowledge
Associations and certifications
- Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA)
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
What people say
Professional advice
Diligent follow-up
Compassionate nurse consultations
Successful VA benefits reinstatement
Peace of mind
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services create comprehensive legal frameworks to protect assets and ensure client wishes are honored. We draft wills, revocable living trusts, and healthcare directives tailored to individual family needs. With specialized expertise in Missouri estate tax regulations, we help clients establish durable powers of attorney and guardianship arrangements while minimizing tax liabilities.
Medicaid Planning
We develop strategic Medicaid eligibility plans to cover long-term care costs while preserving family assets. Our approach includes crisis planning for immediate nursing home placement and preventive strategies for future needs. We navigate complex state regulations to establish proper documentation and financial arrangements that meet Medicaid requirements.
Probate Administration
Our probate services guide executors through estate settlement processes including will validation, debt settlement, and asset distribution. We handle both simple and complex probate matters, managing court filings and tax considerations. Our experience includes trust administration and resolving contested estate issues while maintaining compliance with Missouri probate laws.
Veterans Benefits
We assist veterans and families in securing Aid and Attendance benefits for long-term care expenses. Our process includes application preparation, documentation verification, and ongoing case management with the VA. We specialize in resolving benefit interruptions and appeals while providing strategic planning for veterans' healthcare and financial needs.
Asset Protection
Our asset protection strategies safeguard clients' financial resources from long-term care costs and potential creditors. We implement legal tools including irrevocable trusts, annuities, and gifting strategies while maintaining Medicaid eligibility. Our approach balances protection needs with clients' current financial requirements and future care planning.
People
Mike Weeks
Certified Elder Law Attorney
Mike Weeks is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) and one of only 13 in Missouri. He serves as Vice President of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and previously led its Missouri chapter. With dual law and MBA degrees from the University of Missouri, he combines legal expertise with financial planning knowledge to help families navigate elder care challenges.
Questions
What areas of law does The The Weeks Group specialize in?
We focus on elder law, estate planning, Medicaid planning, probate administration, and veterans benefits. Our Certified Elder Law Attorney provides specialized guidance in long-term care planning and asset protection.
How can Medicaid planning help my family?
Our Medicaid planning creates strategies to qualify for benefits while protecting family assets. We handle both crisis situations requiring immediate nursing home placement and preventive planning for future needs.
What makes The The Weeks Group different from other law firms?
We combine elder law certification with practical financial planning expertise. Our unique approach includes nurse consultations for healthcare coordination and personalized solutions tailored to Missouri residents' specific needs.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations to discuss your estate planning or elder law concerns. This allows us to understand your situation and explain how we can help protect your family's future.
How do you handle probate cases?
We guide executors through the probate process, handling will validation, asset distribution, and tax considerations. Our experience includes both simple estates and complex contested matters requiring court intervention.
Can you help with veterans' benefits applications?
Yes, we specialize in VA Aid and Attendance benefits for long-term care. Our services include application preparation, documentation verification, and resolving benefit interruptions through direct VA coordination.
