Benjamin Zinkel

Benjamin Zinkel is an estate planning and probate attorney with Cordell & Cordell in Town and Country, Missouri. His work centers on helping individuals prepare for the future through practical estate planning. He assists clients with trusts, wills, and other important planning documents, approaching each matter with an adaptable process built around the client’s needs, goals, family circumstances, and long-term planning priorities.

Zinkel earned a B.S. in Psychology from Truman State University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law. His legal education included work with the University of Missouri Journal of Dispute Resolution. That academic background supports a planning practice that requires careful listening, clear analysis, and thoughtful preparation of documents intended to address future personal and financial decisions.

Zinkel previously worked as a Portfolio Administrator in commercial real estate before moving into estate planning. That experience adds a practical perspective when organizing information, reviewing assets, and helping clients understand how planning documents fit together. His current legal work focuses on creating trusts and other estate planning documents while explaining available options in straightforward terms so clients can make informed decisions.

Benjamin Zinkel is licensed to practice in Missouri and is affiliated with the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis. His work combines legal training, prior business experience, and a client-focused planning approach. By helping clients put clear estate planning documents in place, he supports families and individuals seeking an organized way to address property, future decision-making, and long-term planning needs with greater clarity and preparation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Cordell & Cordell
• Member, The Missouri Bar
• Member, The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

Licensed State

• Missouri

Education

• University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Truman State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology

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