It was hard to believe.
I mean, we saw it coming for a while…
Dan's father, Kevin, had been battling cancer for years. The family knew the end was coming, but knowing something and living through it are very different things. When Kevin passed, the grief was heavy—and the paperwork that followed made everything harder.
“Dad didn't have an updated estate plan. His documents were old, incomplete, and didn't reflect what he actually wanted. We had no idea where to start.”
It was a mess. The family had to piece together accounts, track down assets, navigate court filings, and make consequential legal decisions—all while grieving. It didn't have to be that way.
Dan with his father, Kevin
Dan Schnurbusch, Attorney
I'm Dan. Nice to meet you.
I found a passion…
After going through that experience with my own family, I made a decision: I didn't want other families to go through what we did. The confusion, the stress, the feeling of being completely unprepared—that's what pushed me toward probate law.
My mission is simple: help people get through one of the hardest times of their lives with as little friction as possible—and make sure their loved one's wishes are honored.
Today, Schnurbusch Law focuses specifically on probate and trust administration. It's not a sideline—it's all we do. That focus lets us move faster, price more fairly, and serve our clients better than a generalist firm ever could.
St. Louis grown
Born
Manchester, MO
Education
Mizzou Tiger
Family
4 Children
I was born in St. Louis, Missouri. In the Manchester area, to be exact. I attended Rockwood Summit High School after my family moved out to Fenton, Missouri. But before all of that, my parents grew up in the small Missouri town of Perryville, and they brought that folksy sensibility with them to the big city.
I've moved around a bit, but never too far. I spent the better part of a decade in school as a Mizzou Tiger in Columbia, and today I've laid roots in St. Charles with my wife, Molly, my two daughters, Natalie and Hannah, and my sons, Jack and Mason. I wouldn't change a thing.
Meet the team behind Schnurbusch Law
Dan Schnurbusch
Owner & Founder
Dan focuses his practice on probate and trust administration, helping families across Missouri navigate the legal process after losing a loved one.
Melissa McCarty
Paralegal
Melissa keeps the trains running—coordinating filings, deadlines, and client communication so nothing falls through the cracks.
AC Osano
Legal Assistant
AC handles information gathering and document preparation, making sure each case starts on solid footing.