Zick, Voss, Politte, Richardson & Brinker

08/03/2024

Nursing homes are expensive, however, it is possible to create an estate plan that will enhance eligibility for Medicaid to pay your nursing home costs. The primary document in such a plan is an Irrevocable Trust.

If you want Medicaid to pay your nursing home bills, you must apply. The application is essentially a declaration of assets – you must tell the Division of Social Services (“DSS”) everything that you own, that your spouse owns and that you and your spouse own together. If DSS determines that your assets are too valuable, you will not qualify.

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Use of Irrevocable Trusts in Long-Term Care Planning Nursing homes are expensive, however, it is possible to create an estate plan that will enhance eligibility for Medicaid to pay your nursing home costs. The primary document in such a plan is an Irrevocable Trust. If you want Medicaid to pay your....

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving to all our family and friends. Wishing you all a great holiday season.

07/15/2023

Attorney Sean Brinker recently helped clients win appeals at the Missouri Eastern District Court of Appeals. Sean defended three favorable trial court decisions for his clients, with each matter unanimously affirmed by the Court of Appeals.

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Attorney Sean Brinker recently helped clients win appeals at the Missouri Eastern District Court of Appeals. Sean defended three favorable trial court decisions for his clients, with each matter unanimously affirmed by the Court of Appeals. In Ruff v. Bequette Constr., Inc., 662 S.W.3d 90 (Mo. App.....

06/13/2023

Zick, Voss, Politte, Richardson & Brinker is excited to announce the addition of two new members to the firm. Ashley Campbell started in December 2022 and Rachel Wallis joined the team in February 2023. Learn more about each below!

ASHLEY CAMPBELL
Ashley Campbell is a graduate of the University of Missouri – Columbia. She started with the firm in December of 2022. She has 15 years of legal experience in a variety of capacities. She was most recently employed as a Senior Court Clerk, but has previously worked at the firms of Shook, Hardy & Bacon and South & Associates.

Ashley moved to Franklin County in 2013. Since that time, she has served as a member of the Union Parks Board for many years, as well as the Friends of the Library. Ashley is currently helping to raise domestic violence awareness in Franklin County and is assisting with the fundraising efforts to build a shelter.
When she is not spending time with her family, Ashley is an avid reader. Her greatest joy in life is spending time with her two children and beloved husband.

RACHEL WALLIS
I was born and raised in the Washington area. After building my professional career and education in St. Louis, I was very excited to for the opportunity to return home to work within my own community that I cherish.

I attended the University of Missouri – St. Louis, where I studied Political Science and pre-law. After earning my Bachelor’s Degree, I continued my education to obtain my Certificate in Paralegal Studies. I started my career in St. Louis as a paralegal in estate planning, post-death administration, gift/estate tax and estate litigation.

My greatest joys are my kids and being a mom. We love the great outdoors and playing with our sweet Border Collie, Charlie.

11/25/2021

Happy Thanksgiving from our firm to your family! Gobble, gobble!! 🦃🦃

09/17/2021

Bob Zick is this year’s recipient of the WINGS Community Contributor Award!

Bob moved to Washington upon his graduation from law school at the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1981. Since then, Zick has served on various boards and committees in the community, including at Four Rivers YMCA, Missouri Highway 47 Bridge Committee, Heritage Community Bank and the Washington School District.

Read more at http://zvplaw.com/bob-zick-to-join-wings-hall-of-honor/

11/26/2020

Happy Thanksgiving to all our friends, family and clients. Stay safe out there and enjoy time with your loved ones.

04/09/2020

Congrats Dave Politte!!!

Dave Politte was honored as one of the 100 St. Louisans You Should Know in the April 2020 edition of St. Louis Small Business Monthly. Recognition in this prestigious group is chosen by community leaders, all of whom are key executives, financiers, notable achievers, connectors and other business-co...

01/01/2020

We hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable New Year’s Eve celebration. Cheers to a happy, healthy and prosperous 2020!!

12/25/2019

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from our firm to your family!! May your day be filled with cheer and many blessings.

07/19/2019

Congrats to our associate attorney, Sean D. Brinker, on a successful trip to the Missouri Supreme Court!!! Sean secured a major victory for his client. Complete details can be found here. http://zvplaw.com/associate-attorney-sean-d-brinker-wins-supreme-court-case/

11/22/2018

Happy Thanksgiving from our firm to your family. We have lots to be thankful for and we want to thank all of our valued clients, family and friends. Enjoy today and be thankful.