Money and finance have always interested me. After graduating with a degree in finance from a Brigham Young University, I landed a job with one of the largest and best mutual fund companies in the world (the American Funds). Financially, it was rewarding. Professionally, I had bragging rights about working with some of the largest institutional clients in the country – companies investing billions of dollars. Yet, I never got to meet any of my clients. Instead, contact with my clients consisted of sending emails filled with spreadsheets and reports. Don’t get me wrong… I like spreadsheets and reports… yet I also like getting to know people and helping individuals.
I found myself searching for an opportunity where I could make a difference in individual client’s lives. That desire led me to become a lawyer where my primary practice area is estate planning and elder law (wills, trusts, asset protection, medicaid planning, business succession, real estate, etc.). It’s a great area of the law!
Our team values clear and straightforward communication, and Estate Lawyer Mark McMullin takes the time to explain every step of the planning or probate and estate administration processes. We’re not just here to guide you through the legal complexities; we’re here to lift the burden from your shoulders, ensuring that you and your loved ones can relax, knowing that every detail is taken care of.
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I help individuals plan for the future – to be intentional about what happens to them, their family, and the property they have worked so hard to earn. My practice is focused on helping individuals achieve “intended consequences” through proper medicaid and long-term care planning. By staying in control and having a plan in place, my clients gain peace of mind by knowing they are not going to waste their money or their loved ones’ time and energy on nursing home costs and the excessive costs that long-term care can have.
Legal Assistant/ Medicaid Planning Coordinator
Legal Assistant/ Drafting Specialist
Discovering that estate planning could transform the future for families was a revelation that steered me towards focusing my practice on this vital area of law.
I enjoy what I do because of the interaction with my clients. My approach involves deeply personal interactions where I listen intently to understand each client’s unique circumstances, tailoring solutions that safeguard their legacy and provide peace of mind. I especially the selfless nature of much of the work we do – where my client’s planning isn’t about them, but about how they benefit their loved ones.
I grew up in Southeast Missouri. I went to Jackson High School, then studied finance at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. After college I worked for Capital Group, home of the American Funds in Irvine, California before returning to the University of Missouri for law school.
Returning to Cape Girardeau was a choice driven by community and family. Practicing law where I grew up allows me to give back to the community that shaped me.
Throughout my career, I have enjoyed developing a reputation for being straightforward, acting in my client’s best interest, and focusing on how my clients can protect and preserve their hard-earned assets. Unlike a general practice attorney, my focus on Medicaid and estate planning brings a deep understanding of these fields, and allows be to a be a trusted leader in these areas.
While I went to law school I anticipate that I would spend much more time in a court room, cross examining witnesses, and waiting for jury verdicts. However, now a large part of my job is putting plans in place so that my clients and their family can avoid the wasted time, energy, and money associated with court. While court is sometimes necessary, typically success for my clients is planning ahead to reduce family conflict and drama.
My goal is to always leave each client better off than when they first walked through my door.
Outside of the Office you will find me cycling on the Cape LaCroix recreation trail, running with the slow crowd of a half marathon, or planning the next trip for my family.
I would love to meet you and help you design a plan for your loved ones.
University of Missouri – Columbia,
Juris Doctorate, 2012
Brigham Young University
Business, Emphasis in Finance, 2008
I enjoy what I do because of the ability I have to make a positive difference in someone’s life. When families come to us, they are either in a state of panic, mourning, or both. Taking the time to sit down and talk to clients on a “deeper than dollar sign level” allows us to build meaningful relationships that last well beyond our representation.
I grew up in Southeast Missouri. I went to Scott City High School – Diploma. AAS Business Management and Finance at Three Rivers – Cum Laude. Certifications in Marketing, Human Resource Management, and Hospitality and Tourism.
My goal is to make everyone who walks through the door feel as comfortable as possible.
Outside of the Office you will find me at the gym, diving into the foam pit during toddler time at the trampoline park or planning getaways for my family.
I enjoy what I do due to the impact our firm’s work has on our clients and their loved ones from the development stage of estate planning to administering the plan set in place for the benefit of their loved ones.
I grew up on a farm in Southeast Missouri with my two older siblings. I attended Woodland High School where my mother was a high school math teacher for over 40 years. I graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with a bachelor’s degree in political science and a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Human Resource Management/Leadership Management. I received my Juris Doctorate from Southern Illinois University.
My goal is to provide our clients with the comfort/
and peace of mind knowing that their estate plan will be handled according to their desires because estate planning too often gets overlooked and put off for obvious reasons despite it being a crucial aspect of financial planning.
Outside of the Office I enjoy spending quality time with family and friends, cheering on daughter at a volleyball game, and working at my family farm or playing with my two children in my backyard.
