Taran Jaye McKey, Estate Planning Attorney in St Louis, Missouri

Taran concentrates on estate planning, family law, and tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Taran handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Estate Planning

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• Family Law

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Taran's primary office is at 10 S. Broadway, Ste. 600, St. Louis, MO, 63102-1712. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new estate planning attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Taran usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Taran discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in estate planning practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Taran for a estate planning case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Taran walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Taran offer a free consultation?

  Taran charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Taran's office. Some estate planning attorneys offer free consults — check Taran's current terms during booking.

• How long do estate planning cases in Missouri typically take?

  Simple estate planning matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Taran gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Taran take my case if I'm outside St Louis?

  Taran is licensed in Missouri. Matters governed by Missouri law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Taran will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Taran?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Taran will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Taran accepting new estate planning clients right now?

  Taran's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.