Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner for Estate Planning & Elder Law
The Law Offices Of Bj Richardson was established in 2004 to provide comprehensive legal solutions to individuals and businesses in Springfield, Missouri. Our team of dedicated professionals combines personalized attention with the authority of a large law firm, ensuring clients receive tailored legal strategies. With expertise in estate planning, probate, elder law, and business planning, we prioritize client needs while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism. Our founder, BJ Richardson, oversees every case to guarantee precision and accountability. Recognized for excellence through awards like the Top 10 Estate Planning Attorneys of 2018, we actively contribute to the community through charitable initiatives and leadership roles in local organizations.We offer free 30-minute consultations to help clients navigate complex legal processes with confidence. Our practice emphasizes transparency, ethical representation, and long-term client relationships. By integrating advanced legal knowledge with practical problem-solving, we address both immediate concerns and future planning needs. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition in publications such as the Springfield Business Journal and Attorney & Practice Magazine.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate Administration
Wills & Trusts
Powers of Attorney
Business Planning
Elder Law
Guardianship
Medicaid Planning
Tax Planning
Charitable Organizations
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer free 30-minute consultations with no obligation.
- Our founder personally oversees every case from start to finish.
- We provide both large-firm expertise and personalized attention.
- We actively contribute to community initiatives through the Hamels Foundation.
- We combine legal excellence with practical, client-centered solutions.
Associations and certifications
- Top 10 Estate Planning Attorneys of 2018 - Attorney & Practice Magazine
- 10 Best Attorneys of 2018 - American Institute of Legal Counsel
- Missouri Lawyers Rising Star 2013
- Best of the Ozarks 09, 10, 11 Attorney - Springfield News Leader
- 40 Under 40 - Springfield Business Journal
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services help clients protect assets and ensure their wishes are honored. We create customized wills, trusts, and advanced directives tailored to individual family needs. Our attorneys guide clients through complex tax considerations and probate avoidance strategies.
Probate Administration
We assist executors and beneficiaries through Missouri's probate process. Our services include estate inventory, debt settlement, tax filings, and asset distribution. We help streamline court proceedings while minimizing delays and conflicts among heirs.
Elder Law
Our elder law practice addresses long-term care planning, Medicaid eligibility, and guardianship matters. We help families navigate nursing home planning, special needs trusts, and veterans' benefits while maintaining client dignity and independence.
Business Planning
We provide comprehensive business formation, contract drafting, and succession planning. Our services cover entity selection (LLC, corporations), buy-sell agreements, and asset protection strategies for businesses of all sizes.
Powers of Attorney
We draft durable financial and medical powers of attorney to ensure clients' wishes are followed during incapacity. Our documents comply with Missouri law while providing clear guidance for appointed agents and healthcare proxies.
People
BJ Richardson
Owner/Attorney
BJ Richardson founded the firm in 2004 after earning his Juris Doctor from St. Louis University and LL.M. in Taxation from UMKC. He serves on the Hamels Foundation board and teaches continuing legal education courses.
Questions
What legal services do you specialize in?
We specialize in estate planning, probate administration, elder law, business planning, wills, trusts, and powers of attorney for individuals and businesses in Springfield, Missouri.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free 30-minute initial consultations with no obligation to discuss your legal needs and determine the best course of action.
How can I protect my assets from probate?
Our attorneys create revocable living trusts and use other estate planning tools to help clients avoid probate and ensure smooth asset transfer to beneficiaries.
What happens if I don't have a will?
Without a will, Missouri intestacy laws will determine asset distribution. Our attorneys help create legally binding documents to ensure your wishes are followed.
How do you handle elder law matters?
We provide comprehensive elder law services including Medicaid planning, guardianship, long-term care strategies, and special needs trusts to protect seniors' assets and independence.
Can you help with business formation?
Yes, we assist with business entity selection, LLC formation, corporate structuring, and contract drafting to establish strong legal foundations for new and existing businesses.
