Jones Elder Law, LLC

Jones Elder Law, LLC Helping Missouri and Illinois families protect their home, savings and spouse through elder law and estate planning. Jones Elder Law now two locations! Our St.

Louis office is by appointment only.
2085 Bluestone Drive, St. Charles, Missouri 63303

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If you'd like to view the Jones Elder Law attorneys you can find both on LinkedIn and Avvo! Just look for Rosalind M. Robertson, or Stephen C. Jones!

On September 2, 1945, representatives of Japan signed the formal surrender aboard the USS Missouri, bringing World War I...
09/02/2026

On September 2, 1945, representatives of Japan signed the formal surrender aboard the USS Missouri, bringing World War II to an end.

Today we remember the Americans and Allied forces who served, those who never returned home, and the families who carried the burden of war. Their courage and sacrifice changed the course of history.

Should married couples use one joint trust or separate trusts?There is no universal answer. A joint trust may simplify a...
09/01/2026

Should married couples use one joint trust or separate trusts?

There is no universal answer. A joint trust may simplify administration and reflect shared ownership. Separate trusts may make sense when spouses have different beneficiaries, prior marriages, creditor concerns, tax-planning needs or assets they want to keep distinct.

The better question is not, “What do married couples usually do?” It is, “What should each trust accomplish for this family?”

Jones Elder Law helps Missouri and Illinois families design estate plans around their actual assets, relationships and goals.

Learn more: https://joneselderlaw.com/should-married-couples-use-one-joint-trust-or-separate-trusts-in-missouri/

The most damaging Medicaid myth is that planning ends when nursing home care begins.Earlier planning usually provides mo...
08/31/2026

The most damaging Medicaid myth is that planning ends when nursing home care begins.

Earlier planning usually provides more choices, but crisis planning can still protect a healthy spouse, preserve part of a single person's estate, correct ownership problems, and avoid an unnecessary private pay period. The available strategy depends on the facts and must be completed in the right order.

If your family is paying $9,000 to $12,000 per month, do not assume it is too late. Have the situation reviewed before another month is lost. http://ow.ly/v2wo30sXEm9

Beneficiaries may all want an estate resolved quickly, but unanimous agreement does not eliminate taxes, creditor rights...
08/30/2026

Beneficiaries may all want an estate resolved quickly, but unanimous agreement does not eliminate taxes, creditor rights, court requirements, or the duties of the person administering the estate.

Early distributions can create personal risk if a valid claim, tax bill, property expense, or unknown asset appears later. A written plan for reserves and final distribution protects both the estate and the person in charge.

The Probate Resolution Program™ helps families move the estate forward without skipping required protections. http://ow.ly/fl3s30sXEm8

Filing a nursing home Medicaid application before the strategy is complete can lock in mistakes, expose transfers, or pr...
08/29/2026

Filing a nursing home Medicaid application before the strategy is complete can lock in mistakes, expose transfers, or produce a denial that might have been avoided.

The better sequence is usually to verify authority, gather financial records, identify countable and exempt assets, review five years of transfers, select the lawful strategy, complete the required transactions, and then file an accurate application.

Jones Elder Law handles the planning and the application as one coordinated process for the families we represent. http://ow.ly/9Ggf30sXEm7

A will can identify who inherits a business interest, but it does not tell the family how the company should operate dur...
08/28/2026

A will can identify who inherits a business interest, but it does not tell the family how the company should operate during incapacity, who can sign for the business, how ownership will be valued, or how an inactive heir will be treated.

Long term care adds another layer. Business income, ownership, Medicaid eligibility, taxes, and succession must work together.

If the company is expected to support the next generation, coordinate the estate plan, operating documents, and long term care strategy before a crisis. http://ow.ly/49Kk30sXEm6

A hospital discharge to rehabilitation can feel temporary, but it is often when a family first learns that a return home...
08/27/2026

A hospital discharge to rehabilitation can feel temporary, but it is often when a family first learns that a return home may not be possible.

Use that time to determine how long Medicare coverage may continue, what private pay will cost, how assets are titled, whether a spouse remains at home, and what legal authority exists. Waiting for the first large nursing home invoice can narrow the family's choices.

If long term placement is becoming likely, begin the legal and financial review now. http://ow.ly/37Wk30sXEm5

Avoiding probate does not eliminate every responsibility after death. A successor trustee may still need to locate asset...
08/26/2026

Avoiding probate does not eliminate every responsibility after death. A successor trustee may still need to locate assets, obtain values, notify beneficiaries, address debts and taxes, maintain property, interpret the trust, and make distributions.

Those duties become more difficult when family members expect immediate payment or disagree about what the trust requires.

Before distributing trust property, the trustee should understand the document, the assets, the liabilities, and the records that must be retained. http://ow.ly/l91h30sXEm4

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2085 Bluestone Drive, Suite 204
Saint Peters, MO
63303

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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