Joseph R. Burcke

Meet Joseph R. Burcke - A Dedicated Estate Planning Attorney in St. Louis, Missouri

Joseph R. Burcke is an esteemed attorney based in St. Louis, Missouri, whose legal practice centers around estate planning issues, with a particular focus on representing disabled individuals and their families. With a wealth of experience and knowledge, he expertly guides his clients in utilizing various legal instruments, such as Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Non-probate beneficiary designations, to ensure they maintain control of their assets, avoid unnecessary probate costs in the event of disability or death, protect against nursing home expenses that could lead to impoverishment, and minimize estate and gift taxes along with related expenses. His passion lies in helping families preserve and safeguard their future as well as the futures of their children through meticulous estate planning. Joseph's services include developing personalized Wills, Trusts, and sophisticated planning techniques to cater to each client's unique needs. He also assists with Trust and Estate Administration, Elder Law Planning, including Medicaid, Special Needs, and Life Care Planning issues. Over the years, Joseph has provided invaluable assistance to numerous individuals seeking to protect their families from the potentially devastating legal consequences of disability and death. Not content with merely serving his clients, Joseph goes the extra mile to educate the public and other professionals about the significance of proper future planning. He accomplishes this through public and private seminars, professional continuing education seminars, and the publication of numerous articles aimed at both attorneys and the general public. During initial consultations, Joseph takes the time to listen to his clients' concerns, and he tailors each estate planning strategy to address their specific requirements. His ultimate goal is to make the estate planning process understandable and approachable, taking away any mystery that might surround it.

Joseph's commitment to the welfare of disabled individuals and their estate planning needs stemmed from his involvement in the establishment of "The Independence Through Employment" special workshop in St. Louis, Missouri. He has served as a Director and Officer for this initiative. Additionally, Joseph has contributed his time and expertise to several notable organizations, including past directorships at the St. Louis Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the St. Louis Chapter of the American Parkinson’s Disease Association, and Payback, a not-for-profit corporation supporting restorative justice programs for juvenile offenders in association with the circuit courts of both the city and county of St. Louis. With over 47 years of experience in estate planning and administration, disability planning, and probate avoidance planning, Joseph has assisted numerous clients throughout the Metropolitan St. Louis area and the entire state of Missouri. He earned his law degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law and St. Louis University.

Joseph's exemplary professionalism and ethical conduct have earned him the prestigious AV Preeminent® rating by Martindale Hubbell, which is the highest professional rating available in terms of both ethics and professionalism. Moreover, he has been recognized as a "Top Rated Lawyer in Trusts and Estates" and a "Top Rated Lawyer in Litigation." Beyond his professional endeavors, Joseph finds joy in being a loving father to his two adult daughters, Meg and Jill. In his free time, he enjoys various activities, including being a former soccer coach, an avid skier, and a long-distance bike rider. Joseph's preference for reading over TV viewing also makes him one of the last holdouts to a cable or satellite TV subscription. Work Experience: • Owner – Joseph R. Burcke, L.L.C. (2009 – Present)