Atty. Derek Robert Haake
Derek Haake helps families protect what they’ve built and navigate the caring, sometimes difficult work of settling estates when life changes unexpectedly. At Bank of America he was an Estate Settlement Officer and corporate trustee, administering estates across the country and handling everything from IRS matters to real estate, business interests, oil and gas leases, and investment portfolios—experience that gives him a practical, behind‑the‑scenes perspective on estate administration.
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Derek Robert Haake is a Member based in Wildwood, Missouri, practicing at Haake Law Group. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on contracts, trusts, probate, criminal defense, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2011). Educated at University of Akron School of Law (J.D., 2010) and University of Akron School of Law M.B.A. University of Texas at Arlington (B.A. Political, 2007). Serands clients in Wildwood, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Derek Haake helps families protect what they’ve built and navigate the caring, sometimes difficult work of settling estates when life changes unexpectedly
- At Bank of America he was an Estate Settlement Officer and corporate trustee, administering estates across the country and handling everything from IRS matters to real estate, business interests, oil and gas leases, and investment portfolios—experience that gives him a practical, behind‑the‑scenes perspective on estate administration
- He has also represented families and fiduciaries in private estate and trust matters, resolving disputes, guiding clients through probate, and helping move assets to the next generation as smoothly as possible
- A former technology founder, Derek understands business succession and the needs of closely held companies
- He founded TrustFully to combine that deep settlement experience with modern technology and a client‑first approach, so high‑quality estate planning is accessible, efficient, and tailored to real families
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Why local counsel matters in Missouri
Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Wildwood are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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