Jason D. Simmons, JD, LLM
Jason is a 2001 graduate of Washburn University School of Law. He focuses his practice areas on business, tax and estate planning as well as probate, trusts, real estate and fiduciary litigation. Jason appreciates the importance of developing good relationships with his clients through open communication to ensure his clients are well-informed.
Believing strongly in giving back to the communities in which he lives and works, Jason’s ongoing involvement — often in leadership roles — in numerous service and professional organizations not only allows him to give back to the community but provides him with practical, hands-on knowledge in how organizations operate. These real-world comparisons benefit his business clients, while charitable planning often aligns with the wishes of those planning for their estates.
Living in northern Boone County, Jason and his wife have two young sons who keep them on the go when not working. He also enjoys spending time hunting and fishing every chance he gets.
Practice Areas
- Business Organization, Entity Formation, Taxation Issues & Planning
- Business Mergers, Acquisitions and Sales
- Business Contracts and Agreements including Buy-Sell, Employment, Shareholder and Operating Agreements
- Non-Profit Corporations
- Business Succession Planning
- Estate Planning including Trusts, Wills, Non-Probate Transfers, Durable Powers of Attorney, Healthcare Directives and Durable Powers of Attorney for Health Care (Living Wills)
- Estate & Gift Taxation with Tax and Retirement Planning
- Contract Law
- Real Estate Transactions (Buying & Selling)
- Commercial & Residential Lease Agreements
- Probate-Decedent Estates, Guardianships & Conservatorships
- Trust & Estate Administration
- Elder Law
Education
- Truman State University: 1998-B.S. – Criminal Justice (Political Science Minor)
- Washburn University School of Law: 2001 – Juris Doctorate (Dean’s Honors)
- University of Missouri Kansas City: 2001 – L.L.M. (Taxation)
Bar Admissions
- Missouri State Courts (2001)
- United States District Court-Western District of Missouri (2001)
- United States Tax Court (2003)
Organizations/Community Involvement
- The Missouri Bar
- Boone County Bar Association (Treasurer: 2014 – 2016; Vice-President: 2016-2017; President: 2017 – 2018 )
- Kiwanis International-Columbia Kiwanis Club (President 2006-2007; Former Board Member)
- Kansas City Estate Planning Symposium, Regional Ambassador (2014 – Present)
- Mid-Missouri Estate Planning Council (Former Secretary)
- Buena Vista Homes – Low/Moderate Income Housing Community, Sturgeon, MO (Board Member: 2017 – Present)