Celebrating its 25th year of existence in 2023, Blase & Associates, LLC is a top ranked St. Louis area, Better Business Bureau A+ Accredited law firm practicing primarily in the estate planning, tax, asset protection and probate areas, including planning for children with special needs  The firm was formed in 1999 by James G. Blase, an AV Preeminent rated estate planning attorney, after spending the first 17 years of his legal career with two large downtown law firms.  Mr. Blase has taught at St. Louis University School of Law and in the Villanova University Law School graduate tax program.  He also teaches a course in estate planning in the UCLA Extension Program, designed primarily for individuals planning to sit for the CFP exam.

The firm's mission is to offer the finest quality estate and tax planning services available today, but at deeply discounted billing rates.  The firm also prides itself in the promptness of its services, usually completing drafts of estate planning documents within one to two weeks of meeting with clients.

Information about the firm's sister law firm, Long-Term Care Advisors, LLC, can be found at www.long-termcareadvisors.com.

Areas of Concentration:

Asset Protection Strategies

Charitable Planning

Long-Term Care Planning

Estate Planning

Estate, Gift and Income Tax Planning

Planning for Business Owners

Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements

Use of Life Insurance in Estate Planning

Tax Planning for IRAs and 401Ks

Trustee and Executor Representation

Trust Income Tax Planning

 

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