Fred L Vilbig

Fred L Vilbig is a Missouri attorney whose practice focuses on estate planning, corporate law, and real estate transactions. He prepares wills and trusts, assists clients with probate and trust administration, and advises on business formation, contract negotiation, and business transitions. He also helps clients with the purchase, sale, and development of residential property. His work reflects practical legal guidance, careful planning, and a long-standing commitment to client service.

Fred Vilbig earned his law degree from Saint Louis University School of Law after receiving his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Dallas. His education gave him a strong foundation in legal analysis, writing, planning, and client advocacy. That academic training continues to support his work in estate planning, business matters, and real estate transactions.

For more than 30 years, Fred has served clients in matters involving wills, trusts, probate, trust administration, corporate law, and property transactions. He is licensed to practice before all courts in the State of Missouri and before the United States Supreme Court. His experience also includes obtaining more than 30 private letter rulings from the national office of the Internal Revenue Service and arguing a case before the IRS in Washington, DC.

Fred L Vilbig has helped clients plan for the future, manage legal transitions, and address important business and property matters with clear advice and dependable representation. His work is supported by long involvement in civic and professional service, including leadership on nonprofit and community boards. He has also shared legal knowledge through his published Law Matters columns. His practice reflects experience, professionalism, and a strong commitment to helping clients make informed legal decisions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney & Founder, Law Matters, LLC
• Member, Missouri Bar Association
• Member, Ellisville City Council
• Former President, Missouri St. Thomas More Society

Licensed State

• Missouri

Education

• Saint Louis University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Dallas
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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