Miscellaneous News & Articles

Rockport man donates $500,000 to local animal shelters; assets to wildlife refuge

Rockport man donates $500,000 to local animal shelters; assets to wildlife refuge Click here for the full articleREAD POST »

Potential Increase in Resource Limits for Adult MO HealthNet Claimants

A big change could be on its way – Governor Jay Nixon has until July, 15, 2016, to decide on House Bill 1565 which will, as of the beginning of the 2018 fiscal year, increase the resource limit for adult MO HealthNet claimants from $999.99 to $2,000. Please stay tuned for updates on this important […]READ POST »

The Elder & Disability Advocacy Firm of Christine A. Alsop, LLC, welcomes new Associate Attorney, Tom McCarthy!

Christine and her firm welcomes new Associate Attorney, Tom McCarthy, to the team! Tom has been practicing law for over 10 years and has a diverse background, working in litigation at a civil defense firm and also serving as an Assistant St. Louis County Prosecutor. Tom strives to provide a positive impact on others through […]READ POST »

Give STL Day

Today is Give STL Day!! Please consider making your donation to the Mid-East Area Agency on Aging! Christine serves as the President of the Board of Directors for this amazing, local organization. MEAAA is most known for providing the Meals on Wheels service, but it also provides countless other senior programs, services and resources to […]READ POST »

Caregivers of people with dementia face financial hardships

“Many relatives and friends providing financial support or care to people with dementia have dipped into their retirement savings, cut back on spending and sold assets to pay for expenses tied to the disease, according to a survey released Wednesday by the Alzheimer’s Association.”READ POST »

This estate mistake can tear your family apart

A recent study showed that almost 35% of parents plan to give their children unequal bequests. Read more about the reasons why people do and do not make equal bequests to their children in their estate planning and recommendations for how to handle these situations by clicking here. Incorporating an elder law into these conversations […]READ POST »

Christine Presents at the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors’ Speaker Series

Christine presented this morning at the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors’ Speaker Series on the importance of recognizing and utilizing the resources that work to manage client incapacity. Christine works daily with financial advisors to provide clients with a comprehensive team of professionals that are dedicated to protecting their interests.READ POST »

Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis’ 40th Annual Trivia Night

Christine is proud to support the Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis’ 40th Annual Trivia Night with the donation of a doggie-themed gift basket for their auction, complete with a hand-crafted dog coat and Bloomin’ Band (made by our paralegal, Wendy Haberl), lots of delicious dog treats, premium dog toys and more. To register […]READ POST »

Christine’s Educational Approach

Christine has a unique ability to simplify extremely complex topics and put her clients’ minds and hearts at ease during what can be some of the most difficult times in their lives. She not only educates her clients, but she makes them feel better about their situations and lets them know what legal and financial […]READ POST »