Blase & Associates, LLC is a top-ranked, A+ Better Business Bureau Accredited law firm specializing in estate planning, tax law, asset protection, and probate matters. Celebrating over 25 years in practice, the firm is led by James G. Blase, an AV Preeminent rated attorney with extensive experience from large downtown law firms and academia, offering high-quality legal services at deeply discounted billing rates.
The firm is distinguished by its commitment to prompt, efficient service, typically delivering draft estate planning documents within one to two weeks of client meetings. It focuses on providing sophisticated planning strategies for individuals, business owners, families with special needs children, and trustees, combining practical legal expertise with academic insight from Mr. Blase’s teaching roles at St. Louis University School of Law and Villanova University’s graduate tax program.
Services Offered
- Estate Planning
- Probate
- Asset Protection Strategies
- Charitable Planning
- Long-Term Care Planning
- Estate, Gift and Income Tax Planning
- Tax Planning for IRAs and 401Ks
- Trust Income Tax Planning
- Planning for Business Owners
- Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
- Use of Life Insurance in Estate Planning
- Trustee and Executor Representation
- Retirement Planning
- Planning for Children with Special Needs
Serving clients primarily in the St. Louis area, the firm leverages decades of specialized experience to help clients navigate complex financial and legal landscapes with clarity and confidence.
