Helen M. Cripps - a Columbia, United States Estate Planning Lawyer

Columbia Estate Planning Lawyer

Updated: 03/02/2026

Areas of Practice

Estate Planning
Wills and Trusts
Durable Powers of Attorney (General, Health Care and Limited)
Health Care Directives
Business Succession Planning
Estate & Gift Tax Planning
Probate Estate Administration, Accounting and Distributions
Guardianships & Conservatorships
Trust Administation, Accounting and Distributions
Elder Law

Attorney Information

Overview

Helen practices law in the areas of estate, business and tax planning; estate and trust administration; and elder law - the same areas which have been her focus for thirty years. She has helped many individuals and families understand and navigate the complexities of planning for their own and future generations. She believes every plan should be customized for individual situations as well as provide for contingencies.

Motivated by a strong belief in the value of educating clients as the first step in planning, Helen is frequently asked to speak to civic and professional organizations on the topics of estate planning, special needs, elder law and probate avoidance. Helen is active in community organizations related to her practice areas, including the Mid-Missouri Estate Planning Council. She regularly attends advanced continuing education programs so she can stay current on the always changing laws and planning techniques available for clients.

Helen and her husband have four grown daughters. They enjoy driving national scenic byways, visiting national parks, wine tasting and visiting their daughters.

Education

Legal Education
- University of Missouri School of Law (Columbia), Columbia, Missouri, 1988
  Juris Doctorate
Non Legal Education
- University of Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri, 1982
  B.A., Bachelor of Arts
  Major: Psychology
  Major: Music

Current Employment Position(s)

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Attorney at Law, since 1988
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Languages

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English (Primary)
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Bar Admissions

Missouri, 1988
U.S. Federal Courts, 1988

Other Affiliations

Missouri Bar (Member)
Boone County Bar Association (Past Secretary, Member)
American Bar Association (Member)
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Missouri Chapter Member)
Mid-Missouri Estate Planning Council (Past-President, Member)
Columbia Chamber of Commerce Women's Network (Member)

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Contact

Columbia, MO

1109 Club Village Dr.
Suite 101
PO Box 7068
Columbia, MO 65205 - 7068

Directions

Phone: (573) 447-3355

Fax: (573) 447-3399

Email: Send a message

Websites:

http://www.crippsandsimmons.com (Cripps & Simmons Law Firm Web Site)
http://crippsandsimmons.com/resources/blog/ (Cripps & Simmons Law Firm Blog)

Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday

Credit Cards Accepted

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