We believe in clear guidance, trusted relationships, and planning that stands the test of time.

Explore what we offer

At Cathcart Estate Planning LLC, we help individuals and families put their affairs in order with clarity, care, and respect. As a trusted St. Charles estate planning attorney, we prepare wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives to create a personalized plan that protects your loved ones, preserves what you’ve built, and ensures your wishes are honored.

Consultations

Cathcart Estate Planning LLC is conveniently located in the Economic Development Council of St. Charles County office building. We offer flexible consultations to meet your needs: clients can visit our office, schedule an in-home consultation within St. Charles County, or connect remotely via phone or video. All options provide a private, confidential conversation with the same careful attention and professional guidance.

Book your free consultation today to start creating a plan that protects your loved ones and ensures your wishes are honored.

Elderly couple reviewing documents and signing paperwork at a wooden table in a cozy living room.

Living Trusts

A properly prepared living trust allows you to maintain control of your assets during your lifetime while establishing clear instructions for how those assets should be handled in the future.

At Cathcart Estate Planning LLC, we focus on designing living trusts that are clear, practical, and tailored to your goals—providing an organized framework that helps reduce uncertainty and protects your intentions.

An older man and a young man smiling and looking at each other outdoors in a park with autumn trees in the background.

Special Needs Trusts

Families with a loved one who has special needs require careful planning to balance long-term support with eligibility for public benefits.

We assist in the preparation of special needs trusts that are structured to help preserve benefit eligibility while providing supplemental resources intended to enhance quality of life and long-term security.

Family of four smiling outdoors, including a woman, a man, a boy, and a girl, in a backyard with autumn foliage.

Wills

A will sets forth your wishes regarding the distribution of your property and the individuals you trust to carry out those instructions.

We prepare clear, legally sound wills that reflect your priorities, identify key decision-makers, and provide your family with straightforward guidance consistent with Missouri law.

Two men smiling, standing outside a store with an "OPEN" sign in the window. One man has gray hair and a beard, wearing a blue shirt; the other has dark hair and is wearing a red shirt. They are posing with their arms around each other.

Small Business Succession Planning

For many business owners, thoughtful planning is key to protecting what they’ve built.

We help small business owners develop succession plans that address ownership transition, continuity planning, and family considerations—providing clear documentation that supports long-term goals and future stability.

An elderly woman and a young woman sit close together on a sofa, looking at a clipboard and smiling.

Powers of Attorney & Health Care Directives

Planning for incapacity is an essential part of a well-rounded estate plan.

We prepare durable financial powers of attorney and health care treatment directives that clearly designate trusted individuals to act on your behalf if needed, ensuring your personal, financial, and medical wishes are documented and respected.