"Scott had been helpful during multiple phases of caring for my parents and getting their estates in order before and after their passing, then later when my husband and I revised our own estate planning. I have recommended him to several friends who have all been happy too. Can't recommend him more highly. He is very professional, thinks of everything, but is also pragmatic and efficient. Hiring a lawyer costs money, but in this case it's always been money well spent and a small investment for avoiding probate and having great peace of mind."
"My wife and I had a tremendous experience setting up our trust and they made things as clear as possible and the pricing was very fair. Our affairs are now in order and we have a high level of confidence that our heirs will have the best opportunity for their futures because of the work done. Highly recommend this firm and their team. If you are contemplating getting this done, don't wait."
"My husband and I have procrastinated on end-of-life planning fun for several years. It’s been on our to-do list as a high priority task – but we didn’t know where to start. After reading a friend’s Facebook post about her experience with St. Louis Estate Planning, we went online, easily made an appointment through the website and went to meet with Scott and Mark the following week. This dynamic duo asked questions to get us started, then made recommendations about which trust plan fit our unique situation best. After more thought-provoking questions, we settled on a framework for our trust, talked about medical and financial powers of attorney, timing and pricing etc. They covered all the basics, dove into important details and answered our questions along the way. When we weren’t 100% sure on something, they took the time to walk us through different scenarios and offered their advice. We’re in the final stages of finalizing our paperwork now, and I’m looking forward to crossing this task off the list and having the weight of it lifted from our shoulders. Thank you so much, STLEP! You made this overwhelming task easy for us."
"I worked extensively with Donna to settle my brother's estate over many months, and she was endlessly patient, knowledgeable, detail-oriented, a clear and consistent communicator, and a consummate professional. I cannot recommend her and this firm highly enough."
"Scott, Tracy, and the whole team at St. Louis Estate Planning are WONDERFUL to work with. They were so organized, responsive, and patient with us. This was our first experience creating a will and trust, and we had no idea what we were doing, but they helped us through everything. The entire process was much easier than we expected!"
"I was completely satisfied with the service they provided. Mark is very down to earth and easy to talk to about all the details. I really believe he covered everything very thoroughly."
"Scott and Elizabeth were outstanding and very thorough. Working with them was a pleasure and has given me peace of mind. I would highly recommend them."
"St. Louis Estate Planning was recommended by my financial company because they were "very knowledgeable and most like my personality." Well, that was so true! My husband was an attorney for the City of St. Louis and even had a courtroom dedicated to him, so I was expecting the best and I got it! Donna and Scott are the best; very personable, sincere, humorous and very knowledgeable. They have worked on estate planning for my sister, daughter and will be working on my son's soon. And then came my deceased cousin's estate with no Will and so many unknowns and problems that I feel I will owe them forever. They don't give up, they figure out solutions and I consider myself lucky to know them and honored that I can call them "friends."
"It makes me feel really great to be able to refer folks to someone who has taken such good care of me. I can't tell you how much peace I found knowing I had my affairs in order. I know my clients are in great hands with you."
"What a breath of fresh air to have an attorney "get it" and act as an advocate for the work we do for clients to assure that ALL their goals are met, in every direction, to include smooth estate settlement! A big thanks!"
"I was impressed with the firm's speed and professionalism in handling our estate plan. The entire process was a learning experience and I was glad to get things done painlessly and effortlessly. We were also impressed with the final product presentation of the estate planning portfolio."
"I've worked with a number of lawyers in my life and you guys are the best at speaking in layman's terms. You are the kindest lawyers I have ever dealt with."
"Thank you so much for taking the time to meet with us today. We really, oddly, given the subject matter, enjoyed our conversation with you, and appreciated both your expertise and your sense of humor. We are so grateful that you were recommended to us."
"I knew we were in the right spot from the beginning. His assistant made it apparent on the first phone call that they were there to help us in any way they could, and they did! Scott has been a breath of fresh air for our family, he made the entire process understandable and smooth. He devoted extra time to make sure we were comfortable and answered all of our questions. Scott has truly been a blessing and has set our family up for success - it's been the greatest pleasure working with the St. Louis Estate Planning team."
"Thank you for your help and guidance with our challenging life events for estate planning. It is an honor to work with you and your team."
"When I went to my bank to update the beneficiary to the trust, I just handed them the portfolio of documents you gave me and the banker was impressed with how organized everything was. He said they never see things put together this well. Thanks for taking good care of us."
"We received our full package today. Very well constructed. I really like it. You’ve been terrific taking this concern from our shoulders so very clearly, professionally, and timely at a crazy upside down time."
"Thank you for working with us on our estate planning. You explained it very well to each of us & didn't make us feel dumb while doing so or when we asked questions. You made it very painless & it was a pleasure working with you & Donna. We'll definitely recommend your company & I'll thank our insurance agent for recommending you! "
"We enjoyed the time with you. Like our financial advisor said, you are a great guy! Thank you for making this painless as it can be with dreaded topics to talk about. You made it light like a feather! GOD bless you always!"
"Thank you for making the process super easy... especially during this trying time!"
"Scott has a wonderful talent for explaining everything and making me comfortable in the process."
"From setting up the meeting, helping us understand the process and making decisions, to the final signing of our documents, the team at St. Louis Estate Planning was helpful and made it easy."
"I'm 90 years old and have worked with attorneys for almost 70 years. I have never worked with one as kind and caring as Scott. He is great to deal with. I was worried about many things and Scott put my mind to rest. He solved all of my problems and I feel so comfortable that all of my affairs are in order. He spent more time with me than I expected. I am so happy to have worked with him."
"Both Donna and Scott have made this process, creating my will and reworking the trust of my mom, an enjoyable and easy experience. You both have been so lovely to work with, and if I need help again, or know of anyone else who needs the services you offer, you can be sure that I will be recommending St. Louis Estate Planning. Thanks for everything."
"Scott, my wife and I want sincerely to express our gratitude to you for the awesome work you did for us in developing the package of our estate plan. So clear and thorough, with protections we would never have thought to ask for. The sense of peace and security for us and our family, as well as your gracious manner, are most appreciated."
“I worked with a different attorney in 2014. This experience was 180 degrees different. I actually understand exactly what is going on this time. Scott and I worked through the tough details and he wrote the documents to capture exactly what I wanted. He was easy to deal with and professional. I highly recommend working with him.”
“Scott Keifer is detailed-oriented, genuinely cares about his clients, he is empathetic and smart; he looks at the overall picture and determines what is in his client’s best interest.”
"I knew I needed an estate plan, but I kept putting it off. I just wasn't looking forward to thinking about those issues. My initial meeting with Scott put my concerns to rest. He covered all of the issues I was concerned about and raised some important questions I hadn't even considered. He explained all of my options clearly in terms I could understand and put together a plan that put my mind at ease. It was all easier than I thought it would be, but I think that is mostly due to the personalized service Scott gave to me."