Garrett Charles Reuter

Overview Garrett (Garry) draws on his solid knowledge of the tax code to help business owners and high-net-worth individuals. Garry came to law with a business and accounting degree, expecting to work as a corporate attorney, but quickly discovered a fascination with estate planning. Drawn to his trusts and estates courses as a law student, he realized he could combine his tax background with estate planning. He went on to pursue an LL. M. degree with a focus in taxation so that he could offer clients in-depth tax planning alongside their estate plans. Today, Garry assists high-net-worth individuals and their families with complex estate planning and accompanying tax concerns. He also handles probate and trust administration, often stepping in immediately after a death to shepherd family members and beneficiaries through the process. He also represents beneficiaries in disputes involving wills or trusts. Garry is licensed in Illinois, Missouri, and Florida and represents individuals and families throughout those states, with a particular focus on the St. Louis and Southern Illinois regions. His absolute favorite part of his work is building relationships with clients: he understands what a hugely personal area estate planning is, and he finds it deeply rewarding to help families plan for the future. In addition to his work with trusts and estates, Garry also has a substantial corporate practice. With a business degree and a mind that readily adapts to corporate concerns, he serves as the first point of legal for closely-held businesses. The clients Garry serves represent a wide array of industries, including healthcare providers, restaurants, banks and financial institutions, construction companies, real estate developers, auto dealerships, and retailers. He regularly oversees the formation of entities; prepares and advises on partnership, shareholder, and buy-sell agreements; and advises on general tax planning and business succession planning. Known as an approachable and personable professional, Garry is an attorney that clients simply like working with. He thrives on client connection and has a reputation as an attorney who keeps client goals front and center while maintaining focus on the bigger picture of those goals. Industry Financial Services & Capital Markets Services Business Succession Planning Corporate Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Private Wealth Securities & Corporate Governance Tax Trust, Estate, & Fiduciary Litigation Recognition The Best Lawyers in America Trusts and Estates, 2022-2026 Illinois Leading Lawyers, 2020-2024 Illinois Leading Lawyers, Emerging Lawyers, 2016-2019 Education LL. M., University of Miami School of Law Taxation J. D., University of Miami School of Law B. B. A., University of Notre Dame Admissions Illinois Missouri Florida Professional Memberships and Certifications Illinois Bar Association Missouri Bar Association Florida Bar Association Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Probate & Trust Committee *Garry works from our St. Louis office and is available for meetings in Swansea, Illinois. Garry via email or phone for in-person meetings. Use the St. Louis office address for mail/deliveries.