If you’ve been putting off your estate plan – you’re not alone. Many families wait until a crisis forces the issue.
Let’s tackle it now, while things are calm. One honest conversation is all it takes to get started.
If you love someone who depends on you – you’re in the right place.
Maybe you’re a parent wondering what happens to your child after you’re gone. Maybe you’re caring for an aging parent and trying to make sure their wishes are honored. Maybe you just know, somewhere in the back of your mind, that your family isn’t as protected as it should be.
Figuring out benefit rules, who will step in to help, and how it will all hold together – it’s enough to keep anyone up at night,
You’re not alone. And you don’t have to figure it out yourself.
I’m Jennifer DiCarlo, founder of Special Trust Legal. I’ve spent my career helping families navigate exactly this – and I know how heavy it can feel before you have a real plan in place.
Here’s what surprises most clients: once we get started, the process isn’t what they feared. It’s clear, it’s manageable, and many tell me it brought them genuine relief. Once client called it “prayers answered.”
I’d love for you to feel that same relief. Whether it’s a special needs trust, an estate plan that needs updating, powers of attorney, guardianship or a full estate plan – I bring both legal expertise and personal understanding to every family I work with.
Together, we’ll design a plan that:
Let’s talk about your goals and how I can help you find peace of mind. Click the “TAKE THE FIRST STEP” button to schedule your free 15 minute Clarity Call today.
“Jennifer DiCarlo answered all of our special needs trust questions. She took time listening to us, then researched answers and came back to us with a comprehensive discussion that allowed us to make an informed decision. We appreciate her expertise and personal attention to detail in our needs.” – David L.
Attorney Jennifer DiCarlo has a streamlined and simplified estate planning process to make it easy for busy families to take care of this important work.
Jennifer began her legal career as a judicial law clerk and later practiced as an associate at an employment discrimination defense firm. She went on to serve twelve years as professional liablity claims counsel for a nationwide risk management company.
A turning point came when Jennifer became a parent advocate for her own son. Drawing upon her background in special education, she made the decision to focus her career on special needs planning. Before founding her own firm, she worked as a parent advocate and as a trust and estate planning attorney at a boutique firm in St. Louis, MIssouri. She also served as Executive Director and Special Needs Trust Advisory Specialist for a global bank, where she advised financial advisors, bank partners, and families on government benefits, special needs trust planning, and administration.
Today, Jennifer partners with professionals and families to develop thoughtful plans that protect loved ones, preserve government benefits, and achieve peace of mind for the future. She serves clients in Washington, Missouri, and surrounding communities.
Jennifer lives in Washington, Missouri, with her husband and son on a peaceful 10-acre property, enjoying the best of country living while staying connected to local amenities. Outside of work, they’re avid City soccer fans, inspired by their son’s love for club soccer.
