Business Details
31 Years
experience
Your Trusted Estate Planning Partner in Columbia, MO
Founded over 30 years ago, Missouri Legacy Law has established itself as a trusted partner in estate planning and legal services across mid-Missouri. Our firm, led by attorney Tom Luckenbill, combines decades of legal expertise with personalized counseling to create tailored solutions for asset protection, healthcare directives, and legacy preservation. We prioritize long-term client relationships, offering ongoing support to adapt plans to life's inevitable changes. Our approach emphasizes transparency, with no hidden fees and clear communication throughout the process.Recognizing that estate planning extends beyond documents, we guide clients through complex decisions while ensuring compliance with Missouri law. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in client testimonials praising our thoroughness, patience, and ability to simplify intricate legal concepts. Whether establishing trusts, drafting wills, or creating special needs plans, we maintain rigorous attention to detail while fostering peace of mind for families across Boone and Callaway Counties.
Services
Estate Planning
Wills
Trusts
Power of Attorney
Business Startups
Healthcare Directives
Disability Planning
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- Our team maintains long-term client relationships for ongoing support
- We provide flexible payment options tailored to client needs
- Our attorney holds dual legal and financial expertise
- We combine personalized service with 30+ years of experience
What people say
Very proficient in tailoring a plan
Patient and kind handling process
Best possible arrangements for future
Good knowledge and experience
Highly recommended for estate planning
Services
Estate Planning
Our comprehensive estate planning services help clients preserve assets and establish clear directives for healthcare and financial decisions. We create customized strategies that address unique family dynamics, tax considerations, and long-term care needs. Our process includes ongoing support to update plans as life circumstances evolve, ensuring continued protection and compliance with Missouri law.
Wills
We draft legally sound wills that clearly articulate asset distribution preferences and guardianship arrangements. Our approach ensures documents meet all state requirements while minimizing potential disputes. We help clients understand how wills interact with other estate planning tools and guide executors through proper implementation procedures.
Trusts
Our trust creation services provide clients with flexible asset management solutions that avoid probate and maintain privacy. We explain different trust structures including revocable, irrevocable, and special needs trusts to determine optimal configurations for tax benefits and beneficiary protection across multiple generations.
Power of Attorney
We establish durable financial and healthcare power of attorney documents that designate trusted representatives for critical decision-making. Our guidance covers scope limitations, activation conditions, and legal requirements to ensure documents remain valid and enforceable when needed most.
Disability Planning
Our specialized planning services protect government benefit eligibility while providing supplemental financial support for individuals with disabilities. We create ABLE accounts and special needs trusts that balance asset protection with quality of life considerations, working closely with families to address long-term care requirements.
People
Tom Luckenbill
Principal Attorney
With over 30 years of legal experience, Tom Luckenbill specializes in estate planning and elder law. He holds a Juris Doctor from University of Missouri School of Law and combines legal expertise with financial acumen from teaching economics courses. Tom focuses on personalized client counseling and community education about estate planning importance.
Questions
What's the difference between a will and a trust?
Wills require probate court validation while trusts avoid this process. Trusts offer greater control over asset distribution timing and conditions, particularly for multi-generational planning or special needs beneficiaries.
How often should I update my estate plan?
Review your plan every 3-5 years or after major life events like marriage, divorce, births, or significant asset changes. Our firm provides ongoing support to keep plans current with evolving needs.
Can I create a power of attorney myself?
While possible, professional guidance ensures legal validity and proper scope definition. We help clients avoid common pitfalls that could render documents unenforceable during critical times.
What happens if I don't have an estate plan?
Missouri intestacy laws will determine asset distribution, potentially conflicting with your wishes. Family members may face court-appointed guardianship and probate challenges without clear legal directives.
How does disability planning work?
We create special needs trusts and ABLE accounts that protect government benefit eligibility while providing supplemental financial resources. These plans ensure continued support for individuals with disabilities without compromising essential assistance programs.
