Estate Planning
One of the biggest decisions clients face here in St. Louis and throughout the country throughout their lifetime is their estate planning upon their death or incapacity. When just starting in marriage and after having children, many couples and individuals are faced with the issues of choosing guardians to care for their minor children in the event of their death as well as trustees to look after the assets of the estate for the benefit of the minor children. For all types of estate planning, from ensuring that children, money, and personal belongings are properly cared for, contact our team.
Probate and Estate Administration
Assets transferred through a will generally require administration through probate, while assets held in trust may be transferred without probate. Additionally, if the decedent does not have a valid will, estate assets will be transferred to all legal heirs or beneficiaries through the probate process.
The administration of an estate can be a complex and overwhelming process for those unfamiliar with Missouri estate laws. We provide insightful guidance throughout the probate and estate administration process. Our goal is to help clients manage an efficient and orderly transition, moving forward following the death of a family member.
New Business and Startups
If you want to start a business of any size in Missouri, we can help you handle all the paperwork and legal documents that you need to fill out. This will ensure that everything is properly set up and that you can succeed! Whether you are looking to start a corporation or a small LLC, The Barclay Law Firm can help. We want to help new businesses and startups succeed without facing any legal difficulties, and will guide them through the correct road to achieve what they’re looking for.
Planning for Pets
Pets become a part of the family in most households. As such, it is important to provide for their care in the event of unforeseen circumstances. Reach out to us to make sure the furry friends you love are cared for in the case of an emergency.
Real Estate Matters
We handle both simple and complex real estate property law transactions for our clients. Whether it is a purchase of a residence to live in or as complicated Section 1031 Exchange, we can counsel and facilitate these transactions.
Tax Issues
We represent clients in all phases of federal income, gift, and estate tax matters and controversies. This includes representing clients in audits by the IRS and the Missouri Department of Revenue.
Special Needs Trusts
We are experienced in creating and structuring trusts for loved ones who need advanced and lifetime care, and will gladly help you make sure they are provided and cared for.
Veteran Asset Protection Trusts
Veteran owned, our firm is experienced with the complex trust structures needed to protect veterans assets without compromising their VA benefits. Contact our team to learn how we can help
Digital Asset Protection Trusts
Cryptocurrency, NFTs, a tik-tok page you’ve been making dance videos on. Whatever the asset, we are ready to help you protect and preserve the value you’ve created. With a structure of trusts, authorizations, and private agreements, we will help make sure your assets are protected and that they will be accessible by your heirs.
Day to Day Business Concerns
Once a business has been created, in and around St. Louis and elsewhere, and is up and running, its legal needs evolve as the business grows and matures and the level and type of the business services that it needs will also change. For many larger publicly held or private entities, this results in them hiring an in-house legal staff to handle their legal needs.
However, many clients are not in the position to need full-time legal staff. In these situations, we can act as their outside general counsel and provide ongoing legal advice and business services, including but not limited to:
- Employment Agreements
- Consulting Agreements
- Non-Compete Agreements
- Confidentiality Agreements
- Distributorship Agreements
- Supply Agreements
- Joint Venture Agreements
- Toll Manufacturing Agreements
- Asset Purchase Agreements
- Stock Purchase Agreements
- Stock-Redemption Agreements
- Lease Agreements
- Real Estate Purchase Agreements
- Loan Agreements
- Security Agreements
- Promissory Notes
- Pledge Agreements
- Escrow Agreements
- Purchase Contracts
- License Agreements
- Federal Tax Controversies
- State Tax Controversies
- Web Site Terms and Conditions
- Document Retention and Destruction Policies and Procedures