Charles Amen
Saint Louis, MO
Licensed for 39 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Litigation
Language
English
About
Charlie Amen is an owner of Amen, Gantner & Capriano, Your Estate Matters, L.L.C. He has extensive experience in the estate planning field, in addition to his background in financial planning, income tax counseling and tax return preparation. He knows the importance of planning for the future, both economically and emotionally. Mr. Amen, along with other members of the firm, will work hard to provide quality estate planning services to clients concerned about protecting their hard-earned dollars and providing for their loved ones in case of death or disability. Because of his knowledge and desire to share that knowledge with others, Mr. Amen is frequently invited to speak on estate planning matters. He teaches adult education classes in the through Meramec Junior College on topics such as investments, taxes and estate planning. He also devotes his time to educating customers through estate planning seminars. After serving as a Coast Guard Attorney handling everything from court martials to administrative maritime law, Mr. Amen became a Deputy District Attorney in Solano County, California, where for 11 years he prosecuted felony cases. He was also the owner of an income tax preparation firm, primarily responsible for income tax returns. For two years, he worked as a stockbroker and financial advisor at a large brokerage firm. Recognizing the need for his clients to have the legal tools to control their own affairs and avoid the hassle and heartache of probate, Mr. Amen joined Purcell & Amen, L.L.C., the successor of Purcell & Associates, L.L.C. Mr. Amen has been able to combine his financial, tax and legal experience into comprehensive estate plans that meet clients' needs and expectations. Mr. Amen is a member of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Missouri Bar Association, California Bar Association, The Estate Planning Council of St. Louis and the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. He is licensed to practice law in both Missouri & California. Mr. Amen obtained his undergraduate degree in History/Government from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, where he also obtained a commission in the Coast Guard. He went to law school at University of California, Hastings College of Law, in San Francisco and obtained his Juris Doctorate in 1982. Mr. Amen and his wife are both originally from South St. Louis County and are Lindbergh High School graduates and currently live in Kirkwood with their family. He was active in Boy Scouts and is a former Cubmaster. Mr. Amen is also a Commander in the Coast Guard Reserves, serving as the St. Louis Legal Officer. For recreation, Mr. Amen and his wife are in a bowling league. He is an avid stamp and coin collector and a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan. Mr. Amen is a member of the St. Louis Coast Guard Officers Association, Reserve Officers Association, and the Founders Board of the American Cancer Society's Heritage League.
Practices Areas
Estate Planning
Litigation
Probate
Elder Law
Language
English
Contact
Amen, Gantner & Capriano, Your Estate Matters LLC10733 Sunset Office Drive, Suite 425Saint Louis, MO, 6312710733 Sunset Office Drive, Suite 425Saint Louis, MO, 63127
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Charlie Amen and his staff has educated and assisted our family many times in Estate and Tax matters. Both my parents and my wife's mother have been greatly helped from his advice. Along with handling our trusts, he has provided great assistance to our children on tax matters also. These folks also know how to treat clients well and take extra time to explain every detail. The staff is very helpful and friendly. We trust Mr. Amen and The Your Estate Matters firm. Both of us strongly believe their services are a great value.
Exceptional lawyer, he was very caring and wrote a great estate plan for me. Staff was very attentive and thorough. I would recommend attorney Amen to anyone and everyone I know!
I felt comfortable from the very first time I met Charlie.
We had not had our plan reviewed in thirteen years. The review was very useful and resulted in a restatement of the original plan. Charlie Amen provide a professional review and recommendations for change that I’ve made as a result of legislative change. We will not wait so long for our next review.
My wife & me trust Charlie & Pat. We know that between the two of them everything will be fine. We appreciate the attention to detail and the fact that they don’t talk down to us. If we know someone who needed help with estate matters we would send them to Charlie & Assoc.
Very informative & helpful. Walked us through everything from start to finish. I believe this firm will be helpful to our children in the future.
We chose Purcell and Amen after attending a community college continued estate planning class. Mr Amen is very knowledgeable and personable. Office staff is great too.
I had to have my trust revised after my wife died. I found Charles Amen very knowledgeable and easy to get along with. I had the feeling that he was quite competent to safeguard my interests - both material and nonmaterial
I found all people I dealt with most professional & courteous, and anxious to please. I would certainly recommend your firm to my friends and family.
Our experience with Purcell & Amen was an exceptional experience. The client is made to feel welcome and all the feelings of stress and anxiety are quickly dissolved after one visit. The way the whole firm is run is the way all law offices should be run. My legal concerns were handled by a whole team of professionals in a very short time frame. There are no surprise fees. All this is discussed upfront. However many visits it takes to bring your issue to a successful conclusion, this law firm is available from beginning to end. They are assertive in a way to help you get the best results. They have a sense of humor at all the right times. We would recommend Purcell & Amen to anyone who needs advice and help with their estate issues.
Charlie Amen and his staff has educated and assisted our family many times in Estate and Tax matters. Both my parents and my wife's mother have been greatly helped from his advice. Along with handling our trusts, he has provided great assistance to our children on tax matters also. These folks also know how to treat clients well and take extra time to explain every detail. The staff is very helpful and friendly. We trust Mr. Amen and The Your Estate Matters firm. Both of us strongly believe their services are a great value.
Exceptional lawyer, he was very caring and wrote a great estate plan for me. Staff was very attentive and thorough. I would recommend attorney Amen to anyone and everyone I know!
I felt comfortable from the very first time I met Charlie.
We had not had our plan reviewed in thirteen years. The review was very useful and resulted in a restatement of the original plan. Charlie Amen provide a professional review and recommendations for change that I’ve made as a result of legislative change. We will not wait so long for our next review.
My wife & me trust Charlie & Pat. We know that between the two of them everything will be fine. We appreciate the attention to detail and the fact that they don’t talk down to us. If we know someone who needed help with estate matters we would send them to Charlie & Assoc.
Very informative & helpful. Walked us through everything from start to finish. I believe this firm will be helpful to our children in the future.
We chose Purcell and Amen after attending a community college continued estate planning class. Mr Amen is very knowledgeable and personable. Office staff is great too.
I had to have my trust revised after my wife died. I found Charles Amen very knowledgeable and easy to get along with. I had the feeling that he was quite competent to safeguard my interests - both material and nonmaterial
I found all people I dealt with most professional & courteous, and anxious to please. I would certainly recommend your firm to my friends and family.
Our experience with Purcell & Amen was an exceptional experience. The client is made to feel welcome and all the feelings of stress and anxiety are quickly dissolved after one visit. The way the whole firm is run is the way all law offices should be run. My legal concerns were handled by a whole team of professionals in a very short time frame. There are no surprise fees. All this is discussed upfront. However many visits it takes to bring your issue to a successful conclusion, this law firm is available from beginning to end. They are assertive in a way to help you get the best results. They have a sense of humor at all the right times. We would recommend Purcell & Amen to anyone who needs advice and help with their estate issues.
Charlie Amen and his staff has educated and assisted our family many times in Estate and Tax matters. Both my parents and my wife's mother have been greatly helped from his advice. Along with handling our trusts, he has provided great assistance to our children on tax matters also. These folks also know how to treat clients well and take extra time to explain every detail. The staff is very helpful and friendly. We trust Mr. Amen and The Your Estate Matters firm. Both of us strongly believe their services are a great value.
Exceptional lawyer, he was very caring and wrote a great estate plan for me. Staff was very attentive and thorough. I would recommend attorney Amen to anyone and everyone I know!
I felt comfortable from the very first time I met Charlie.
We had not had our plan reviewed in thirteen years. The review was very useful and resulted in a restatement of the original plan. Charlie Amen provide a professional review and recommendations for change that I’ve made as a result of legislative change. We will not wait so long for our next review.
My wife & me trust Charlie & Pat. We know that between the two of them everything will be fine. We appreciate the attention to detail and the fact that they don’t talk down to us. If we know someone who needed help with estate matters we would send them to Charlie & Assoc.
Very informative & helpful. Walked us through everything from start to finish. I believe this firm will be helpful to our children in the future.
We chose Purcell and Amen after attending a community college continued estate planning class. Mr Amen is very knowledgeable and personable. Office staff is great too.
I had to have my trust revised after my wife died. I found Charles Amen very knowledgeable and easy to get along with. I had the feeling that he was quite competent to safeguard my interests - both material and nonmaterial
I found all people I dealt with most professional & courteous, and anxious to please. I would certainly recommend your firm to my friends and family.
Our experience with Purcell & Amen was an exceptional experience. The client is made to feel welcome and all the feelings of stress and anxiety are quickly dissolved after one visit. The way the whole firm is run is the way all law offices should be run. My legal concerns were handled by a whole team of professionals in a very short time frame. There are no surprise fees. All this is discussed upfront. However many visits it takes to bring your issue to a successful conclusion, this law firm is available from beginning to end. They are assertive in a way to help you get the best results. They have a sense of humor at all the right times. We would recommend Purcell & Amen to anyone who needs advice and help with their estate issues.