Tara is a dedicated estate planning attorney with experience helping individuals and families build and protect their legacies. Her practice encompasses a wide array of services, from the basic estate plan which includes wills, trusts, and powers of attorney to more complex planning and assistance with post-death estate and trust administration. Tara has a particular knack for making complicated topics less intimidating and understandable. She offers personable and compassionate advice as she guides clients through the complexities of estate planning.
Tara earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri and graduated from the University of Arkansas Little Rock Bowen School of Law with high honors.
Outside the office, Tara is a board member for a local Montessori school and previously served on the Wellness committee for The Missouri Bar. She and her husband Dean have two daughters, Mia and Adaora. Together, they enjoy museums, travel, and great food, as well as enjoying all the St. Louis area events and attractions.
Estate & Wealth Planning
Advice for Trustees and Personal Representatives
Trust and Estate Administration
Tax Advice
Estate Tax, Gift Tax, Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax, and Fiduciary Income Tax Law
Charitable and Nonprofit Advice
Post Death Administration
Advanced Planning
Closely Held Businesses, Succession Planning
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