Woodlawn Law Offices

Woodlawn Law Offices We are a Full Service Law Office handling Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts, and Elder Law matters, along with Real Estate, Insurance, and Personal injury

Estate planning can be one of the most difficult things you do in your life. But it’s also one of the most important steps to insuring that your family is taken care of and understands how your estate is to be handled after your death. Without a Will, your entire estate can be probated by the state, possibly leaving your family out entirely. We Can Get You Organized
Financial organization plays a

large role in determining the direction and planning of your estate. Once you have a clear picture of where your assets lie, you can better dictate the features of your Will to your family. We can help you put your records together in a unified way to not only make the process easier, but to keep your Will as concise and clear as possible. Once you’re organized, we can help you determine the best strategy for developing your Will. Taxes are a huge concern for most people when planning their estate, and we can advise you on the most desirable outcomes for the particular features of your estate. Gifts, trusts and other options could be available to you as well, and we can discuss those in detail with you. Probate Assistance
If you need help with the confusing steps to probating the Will of a loved one, we can help. We can assist with any legal disputes that may arise, from disinheritance of estranged children and spouses, to the division of personal and sentimental property. We have been serving the St. Charles, Warren & Lincoln, Missouri Counties for over 30 years. Call us today for your free and confidential estate assessment. The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. This website is intended to provide information about the legal services offered by the law offices at the Woodlawn Professional Building. Every case must be evaluated based on its particular facts.

With our aging population, the children are having to step in to help their parents, particularly those suffering from d...
04/21/2026

With our aging population, the children are having to step in to help their parents, particularly those suffering from dementia. Getting their estate plan in order is the best thing you can do for them, and for yourself. Contact David Schmidt, Attorney, at 636-240-6667, 410 Crestview Drive, O'Fallon, to schedule your appointment today!

Helping my dad navigate Medicaid and long-term care showed me I needed a will, trust, and plan for my own family.

We can help. Do not put yourself in this situation. A proper estate plan will make sure you have the right beneficiary f...
04/08/2026

We can help. Do not put yourself in this situation. A proper estate plan will make sure you have the right beneficiary for your accounts. Our office helps with last wills and testaments, trusts, powers of attorney, and non probate transfers. Call David Schmidt, Attorney at Law, 636-240-6667, to schedule your appointment today!

Bloodline trusts are used to protect family wealth, but most people have no idea these trusts exist or what they actually mean for a surviving spouse’s financial security.

The term "probate" is confusing for many people, and I am often asked this question when the heirs come to see me about ...
04/02/2026

The term "probate" is confusing for many people, and I am often asked this question when the heirs come to see me about an estate planning client that recently died.

We can help with explaining how to avoid probate and how the probate process may apply to you or to the estate of a deceased relative.

Call Daivd Schmidt, Attorney at Law, at the Woodlawn Law Offices, 636-240-6667, to schedule an appointment today! We can help.

Inheritance Funding reports probate is a court-managed process for settling a deceased person's estate, confirming wills, and distributing assets to heirs.

We all get to this point in our lives - the kids have moved on and they say "we don't want anything in the house". Howe...
03/23/2026

We all get to this point in our lives - the kids have moved on and they say "we don't want anything in the house". However, they DO want you to make sure your estate plan is in order. That means having a last will and testament and trust (if needed), powers of attorney, and non-probate transfers ready. Our office can help. Contact David Schmidt, Attorney at Law, 410 Crestview Drive, O'Fallon, MO 63366, tel.: 636-240-6667, to schedule your appointment today! Your kids will thank you.

Now that I'm 81, it's time to declutter my house. I'm giving away my book collection and China sets, so my kids don't have to deal with it later.

In addition to learning how to deal with a family member with dementia, it is important to have them sign the proper leg...
03/16/2026

In addition to learning how to deal with a family member with dementia, it is important to have them sign the proper legal documents - a last will and testament, powers of attorney, non-probate transfer documents, and a trust for the assets. Contact David Schmidt, Attorney at Law, 410 Crestview Dr., O'Fallon, MO 63366, tel. 636-240-6667, to schedule your appointment today!

As you enter a dementia phase, your brain is no longer taking in that same sensory information and reality for you is different

My job is to instruct clients on the best way to handle assets and prepare for the future, including the possiblity of d...
02/20/2026

My job is to instruct clients on the best way to handle assets and prepare for the future, including the possiblity of death. There are many married couples that acquire assets as they age and need instruction on transfer on death provisions. Remember, if only one name is on the bank account, there needs to be a transfer of death added to keep this asset out of probate.

To prepare your estate plan, call David Schmidt, Attorney, at the Woodlawn Law Offices, 410 Crestview Dr., O'Fallon, MO 63366, 636-240-6667, to schedule your appointment today!

Joint savings accounts usually transfer automatically to the surviving owner -- no probate required. Here's what actually happens and what to double-check now.

01/26/2026
We can help you organize an estate plan with a last will and testament, powers of attorney, nonprobate transfer document...
12/25/2025

We can help you organize an estate plan with a last will and testament, powers of attorney, nonprobate transfer documents, or a trust package, depending on your needs.
Contact David Schmidt, Attorney at Law, at the Woodlawn Law Offices, 636-240-6667, 636-240-6668, woodlawnlawoffices.com, to schedule your appointment today!
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/12/23/when-estate-planning-trust-will-inheritance-talk-children/87721438007/

The Talk, in parenting circles, is generally defined as a difficult conversation with kids about s*x. But there's another Talk, and it's just as hard.

Merry Christmas to all my friends and family. We feel blessed to have you around and look forward to the changes coming ...
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas to all my friends and family. We feel blessed to have you around and look forward to the changes coming in 2026.
David and Louise Schmidt and staff.

One of the important rules for retirement is to have a proper estate plan/legacy in place. For help putting together you...
12/24/2025

One of the important rules for retirement is to have a proper estate plan/legacy in place. For help putting together your estate plan, contact David Schmidt, Attorney at Law, at the Woodlawnlaw offices.com, 636-240-6667, to schedule your appointment today!
https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-planning/retirement-planning-broken-into-manageable-pieces

This "IDEAL" retirement plan features five key areas to focus on — income generation, tax management, asset withdrawals, planning for big expenses and health care and establishing a legacy.

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