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Joshua Hutkins

Shareholder in St. Louis, MO

Josh’s passion comes from using a practical approach to guide his clients through the estate planning process and ensuring his clients are prepared and have the knowledge to put their plan into action.  

Joshua Hutkins is a member of the Business Practice Group and is the Wealth Planning Team Leader. At Sandberg Phoenix, Josh’s focus is on estate planning, wealth protection, estate and probate administration, as well as business succession planning.

Josh has considerable experience drafting a variety of trusts and estate plans for a multitude of clients. He understands the importance of properly planning for your future and how it impacts your family and loved ones. He takes this knowledge and is able to craft it for all clients, from complex estates to families who simply want to ensure their assets are protected and passed on to their future generations.

Josh has unique experience in both dental and veterinarian sciences and works closely in estate and wealth planning in these areas. His unique understanding of both industries allows him to offer highly specialized service to his clients. 

In addition to estate planning, Josh has extensive experience with complex and unique estate and trust administrations, guardianships and conservatorships, as well as, special needs planning.

Acting as a counselor for his clients, Josh speaks with them and learns about their goals, building a personal relationship while using a practical approach to their legal needs. Regardless of the situation, his objective is to constantly advocate for the interests of his clients, and Josh works hard to ensure they are well protected.

Outside of his legal practice, Josh enjoys spending time with his family, attending community events and being actively involved with his kids’ sports and activities.

Professional Affiliations

Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

Education

J.D., University of Missouri - Kansas City
•    Dean’s List
•    Josh held memberships in Delta Theta Phi, the Kansas City Tax Clinic, Estate Planning and Drafting Clinic and was a Law School Emissary.

B.A. in Entrepreneurial Studies and Business, Lindenwood University 
•    Dean's List
•    Josh was a member of the Entrepreneurial club, where he created business plans and marketing strategies for his senior thesis project.

Licensure(s) and Admission(s)

Illinois

Missouri

Civic Activities

Families at Ease, Inc.,  Board Member

Presentations

Josh is a regular presenter on topics including estate administration and probate avoidance.  

Publications

“Protecting Your Assets,” St. Louis Metropolitan Medicine

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