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David S. Schleiffarth
The Law Office of David S. Schleiffarth, LLC
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The Law Office of David S. Schleiffarth, LLC is an estate planning law firm located in Webster Groves, MO. We are passionate about protecting the people and things you care about! Estate planning helps you care for loved ones, make financial & health care decisions, manage the distribution of your property, and minimize unnecessary taxes & expenses. Let us make your goals our goals! Call, text, or email today!
Practice Area
- Estate Planning
- Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Video Conferencing
- FaceTime
- Google Meet
- Skype
- Zoom
- GoToMeeting
Fees
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Credit Cards Accepted
All major credit cards.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Missouri
- The Missouri Bar
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Attorney, Managing Member
- The Law Office of David S. Schleiffarth, LLC
- - Current
- The Law Office of David S. Schleiffarth, LLC is an estate planning law firm located in Webster Groves, MO. We are passionate about protecting the people and things you care about! Estate planning helps you care for loved ones, make financial & health care decisions, manage the distribution of your property, and minimize unnecessary taxes & expenses. Let us make your goals our goals! Call, text, or email today!
Education
- Saint Louis University School of Law
- J.D. (2018) | Law
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- Honors: Dean's Scholarship
- Brigham Young University-Idaho
- B.S. (2010) | Sociology
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- Honors: Academic Excellence Scholarship
Awards
- Dean's Scholarship
- Saint Louis University School of Law
Professional Associations
- Estate Planning Council of St. Louis
- Member
- - Current
- Activities: The EPCSTL is a carefully selected group of qualified specialists in their own fields who have the necessary knowledge and experience to accomplish the broad goal of estate planning for the best interest of the client and his or her beneficiaries.
- Webster Groves-Shrewsbury-Rock Hill Chamber of Commerce
- Member
- - Current
- Activities: The premier business organization in the Webster Groves-Shrewsbury-Rock Hill area. Serves, promotes, and helps advance the business interests and the communities of Webster Groves, Shrewsbury, and Rock Hill.
- City of Crestwood Economic Development Commission
- Commissioner
- - Current
- Activities: The Economic Development Commission is set up to provide advice, build consensus, and make recommendations to the Mayor, Board of Aldermen, and City staff on matters relating to the economic goals and strategies of the City of Crestwood.
- The Missouri Bar
- Member
- - Current
- Activities: The Missouri Bar was created in 1944 by order of the Supreme Court of Missouri. Its mission is to improve the legal profession, the administration of justice and the law on behalf of the public.
- Missouri Bar, Estate Planning Law Committee
- Member
- - Current
- Activities: Provides a forum for education, shared expertise, and professional development for practitioners in estate planning and probate administration law.
Publications
Articles & Publications
- Qualified Spousal Trusts in Missouri
- LawOfficeDSS Blog
- How do I update my existing estate plan?
- LawOfficeDSS Blog
- What happens if I don't have a Successor Trustee?
- LawOfficeDSS Blog
- How does signing a deed work?
- LawOfficeDSS Blog
- What happens to a Joint Trust when one spouse dies?
- LawOfficeDSS Blog
Speaking Engagements
- Frequently Asked Questions in Estate Planning
- A Webinar and Q&A session. Answering questions clients frequently have about the estate planning process.
- The Benefits of Estate Planning, Webinar
- The Law Office of David S. Schleiffarth, LLC
- An overview of key estate planning documents and their benefits to clients.
Certifications
- Licensed Attorney
- Missouri State Bar
Legal Answers
5 Questions Answered
- Q. Do beneficiary designations take priority over a Will?
- A: Yes--a beneficiary designation takes priority over a Will. A beneficiary designation is a form of "non-probative transfer," which takes place separately from any testamentary documents.
- Q. My grandfather recently passed away in Missouri, my mom is still apart of his will even though she died 7 years ago.
- A: This depends entirely on the language of the Will.
Frequently, the children would be next in line (each receiving an equal share), but without reading the Will there is no way for me to know.
- Q. I have financial POA over my grandfather, can I add myself as a beneficiary on his deed?
- A: Typically, if a POA grants a power then it is legal to exercise that power, assuming doing so doe not conflict with any limitations or restrictions given in the document. Another important caveat is that said power is being exercised in good faith and in keeping with the principal's interests. Further, the POA would need to be "durable" (still effective despite the principal's incapacity) to be effective at this point.
Ultimately, it is impossible to give a hard answer without reviewing the POA and knowing all of the surrounding facts.
It would be in your best interest to consult personally with an estate planning attorney before acting.
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