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mmehan@lewisrice.com
       
Marian V. Mehan   |   Member, Estate Planning Department Co-Chair

Estate Planning & Probate, Taxation, Tax-Exempt Organizations, Closely Held Businesses, Partnerships & Joint Ventures, Charitable & Cultural Taxation

Marian “Bo” Mehan is the Co-chair of the estate planning department of Lewis, Rice & Fingersh. With more than 20 years’ experience, she advises clients on their estate planning, wealth transfer planning, estate and trust administration, and post-mortem planning. She also represents banks and other institutions with their estate and trust law questions and in their roles as trustees and personal representatives, with particular emphasis on modifying otherwise irrevocable trusts.
 
A well-respected attorney in her field, Ms. Mehan’s commitment to continuing education is reflected in her reputation as an expert in her field. She is a frequent panelist and speaker on the topic of sophisticated estate planning.
 
Ms. Mehan is actively involved in her community, and plays many civic and charitable roles, holding various leadership positions with several St. Louis nonprofit organizations over the years.
 
AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 1995-2013, and selected for inclusion in Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers® 2005 and 2007-2012, Ms. Mehan is also a member of the Firm’s Management Committee.

Education

  • Saint Louis University School of Law - J.D., magna cum laude, 1982; Order of the Woolsack; Alpha Sigma Nu; Phi Delta Phi; academic scholarship
  • Saint Louis University - B.S., Nursing, magna cum laude, 1974
  • St. Mary’s College of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN (1970-1971); Rome, Italy (1971-1972)

Professional Affiliations

  • American Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section
  • Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
  • Estate Planning Council of St. Louis

Admissions

  • Missouri Bar
  • Illinois Bar

Charitable / Civic Activities

  • Board, Access Academies
  • Member, Board of Governors, Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital Foundation
  • Board of Trustees, Chaminade College Preparatory, St. Louis, MO
  • Past Chairman, Board of Directors, Academy of the Visitation
  • Past Chair, St. Louis Archdiocesan Parish Teacher’s Compensation Committee
  • Past member, Saint Louis University Alumni Council
  • Past member, Development Committee, Girl Scout Council of Greater St. Louis
  • Past member, Catholic Services for Children Board
  • Past member, Endowment Council, St. Louis Art Museum Foundation

Firm Committees

  • Member, Management Committee

Recent Highlights

  • 43 Lewis Rice Attorneys Named Best Lawyers® 2013
  • Lewis Rice Attorneys Named Super Lawyers® 2012
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