Business Details
Your Trusted Elder Law & Estate Planning Partner in Springfield, MO
The Elder Law Group has dedicated its practice to addressing the complex legal needs of seniors and families through comprehensive elder law and estate planning services. Our attorneys combine decades of experience with a compassionate approach to guide clients through wills, trusts, Medicaid planning, guardianship, and probate matters. We prioritize personalized solutions that protect assets, ensure healthcare directives are honored, and provide peace of mind for future generations.Our team actively participates in national and state legal organizations to stay at the forefront of evolving elder law standards. With offices serving Springfield and surrounding Missouri communities, we emphasize accessibility and community engagement in all our services.
Services
Estate Planning
Powers of Attorney
Probate Services
Trust Administration
Medicaid Planning
Guardianship
Special Needs Trusts
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized expertise in Missouri elder law and estate planning
- Our attorneys maintain active memberships in national elder law organizations
- We provide comprehensive Medicaid planning and asset protection strategies
- Our team combines litigation experience with compassionate client advocacy
- We serve Southwest Missouri communities with localized legal knowledge
What people say
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Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes while minimizing tax burdens. We create customized wills, trusts, and advanced directives tailored to individual family needs. Our attorneys help clients establish comprehensive plans that address both current and future healthcare and financial decision-making.
Medicaid Planning
We specialize in Medicaid asset protection strategies to help seniors qualify for benefits while preserving family wealth. Our planning includes trust creation, asset repositioning, and navigating complex eligibility requirements. We provide clear guidance on long-term care options and government benefit programs.
Probate Services
Our probate services assist executors and beneficiaries through Missouri's estate administration process. We handle will validation, debt settlement, asset distribution, and court filings. Our team streamlines probate proceedings while ensuring compliance with state-specific legal requirements and timelines.
Trust Administration
We guide trustees through post-mortem trust administration including asset inventory, tax filings, and beneficiary distributions. Our services include creating administration timelines, preparing legal documents, and ensuring fiduciary responsibilities are properly fulfilled according to trust terms.
Guardianship
Our firm assists families in establishing guardianships for incapacitated adults through Missouri court proceedings. We help petitioners navigate appointment processes, prepare required documentation, and understand ongoing reporting obligations. We also represent guardians in fulfilling their legal responsibilities.
People
Angela Myers
Partner
Partner Angela Myers brings 20+ years of legal experience to elder law matters, including probate litigation and estate planning. A Missouri Lawyers Weekly Womens Justice Award honoree, she serves on multiple community boards and previously clerked at the Missouri Court of Appeals.
Danielle Kincaid
Partner
Partner Danielle Kincaid specializes in estate planning and elder law, recognized nationally through ABA fellowships and local awards. She contributes to legal publications on guardianship law and serves on professional councils while maintaining active community leadership roles.
Questions
What does an elder law attorney do?
Elder law attorneys handle estate planning, Medicaid asset protection, guardianship, and probate matters. We help seniors and families create legal frameworks for healthcare decisions, asset distribution, and long-term care planning.
How can Medicaid planning help my family?
Our Medicaid planning strategies help families protect assets while qualifying for necessary long-term care benefits. We create customized plans that comply with complex eligibility requirements while preserving financial security for future generations.
What happens during probate?
Probate involves validating a will, settling debts, and distributing assets through court supervision. Our attorneys guide executors through Missouri's probate process, handling legal filings and ensuring proper asset distribution according to the deceased's wishes.
How do I establish a guardianship?
We assist families in creating legal guardianships through Missouri court proceedings. This includes preparing petitions, attending hearings, and providing ongoing guidance to ensure guardians fulfill their responsibilities properly.
