Firm: Roberts, Wooten & Zimmer, LLC
Practice Areas: Elder Law
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Firm: Northand Elder Law
Practice Areas: Elder Law
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Firm: Tucker Legal Services, LLC
Practice Areas: Elder Law
I chose my practice areas in estate planning and elder law because of my work and education background. I have an M.S. in psychology and worked with Seniors diagnosed with Dementia and Alzheimer's as well as those with mental and physical special needs. Tucker Legal Services, LLC is rebranded from the time I first opened my doors in 1992. My first firm handled estate planning and school law issues. I remained Of Counsel for law firms while teaching school law and ethics on the university level while my own children matured, finished college and became lawyers.. Seniors and people with disabilities need extra care in estate planning. As the needs for Senior citizens changed in estate planning, my practice shifted to include the area of Elder law issues, including Medicaid planning. My main focus is helping people preserve their legacy and assets. I am an advocate for peace of mind in estate planning and elder law issues.
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Firm: McCormick & Fracassa
Practice Areas: Elder Law
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Firm: Vouga Elder Law, LLC
Practice Areas: Elder Law
Vouga Elder Law, LLC. Rick Vouga grew up in Frontenac, Missouri and obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in 1972 and his Juris Doctor Degree in 1975 from Washington University.. He has been in private practice for over 38 years and is a lifelong resident of St. Louis Count with a current practice of Asset Protection, Veterans Benefits, Special Needs Trusts, Medicaid Planning, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Administration, and Supplemental Security Income.. He resides in Ellisville, Missouri, with his wife Dana, of 33 years, where they have raised their four daughters.. Dana is a lifelong resident of St. Louis County, growing up in St. Ann and attending Meramec Community College. Dana worked at two different law firms before they began their family. After their daughter with special needs was born, Dana became involved with the Williams Syndrome Association, and became the President of the National Board of Directors. After also serving as Executive Director for LETS (Lets End Teenage Suicide) and raising their daughters, she returned to being a paralegal.. Dana is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and is the firm’s Long Term Care Paralegal. As a CSA, Dana has knowledge about aging, social and financial issues, and health information that affects the majority of seniors. Dana also assists clients and their loved ones by educating them on how they can protect assets, avoid Medicaid “spend down,” and obtain Veterans Administration Pension Benefits.. “We are passionate about the work we do because of our personal experiences. Our second daughter was diagnosed with Williams Syndrome at the age of three months and when she was eighteen, she was diagnosed with Bi-Polar Disorder. She graduated from Lafayette High School with a modified diploma. She is currently 28 years old and she receives Medicaid, SSI, and food stamps. We have been through the emotional and psychological issues of diagnosis, the challenges of parenting a child with a disability and school issues. Then came the transition to life after schooling. We chose not to go through Guardianship, completed the maze of government forms for health insurance and financial assistance, and finally, ‘let go’ and allowed our ‘child’ to become, as independent as possible.” Rick and Dana are here to tell you that “We would be honored to be your guide through these trials and tribulations. “. They are also very familiar with what it is like to “lose” a loved one to Alzheimer’s disease. After keeping her at home for as long as possible, Dana’s beloved grandmother, “Nan,” died of Alzheimer’s in 1995 in a skilled nursing facility. Rick’s step-mother died from Alzheimer’s after spending 5 years in a memory care unit in a skilled nursing facility, after she was no longer to be cared for at home. We are well aware of the difficult, and often times painful decisions and planning that accompany Alzheimer’s disease.. Rick’s father, Jim, is a 97 year old World War II Navy Veteran, who served as a machinist mate aboard a destroyer, the USS Philip, from 1942 to 1945. Rick’s Dad was one of the lucky ones who came home. Jim’s brother, Roger, his only sibling, wasn’t as lucky; he was killed fighting in France. We believe that those who served their country in the military should receive all the benefits the government has provided for them and that they have earned through their service.. We look forward to getting to know each of our clients and their families as they become part of our family. We want you to know there is help out there, and we are committed to being your trustworthy guide through your Elder Care Journey!. Best Personal Regards,. Rick and Dana Vouga
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Firm: Parks & Jones, Attorneys at Law
Practice Areas: Elder Law
Clancy is the founding partner of Parks & Jones, Attorneys at Law. Clancy began his private practice straight of law school in 1993. Together, Clancy and Cameron Jones focus the law firm in the areas of Estate Planning, Elder Law, Trusts & Wills, Real Estate, and 1031 Exchanges. With offices in Springfield, MO and Branson, MO the firm serves families and business across southwest Missouri.
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Firm: Lifescape Law & Development, LLC
Practice Areas: Elder Law
Every person on the Lifescape team is committed to serving people in the various seasons of life. We are passionate about serving the elderly, individuals with different abilities, and families at every stage.. Glen Smith is the founder and lawyer at Lifescape Law & Development. After a successful career in the corporate realm, he decided to begin his own practice centered on serving people. Glen specializes in elder law, estate planning, special needs planning, mediation, and long-term care planning.. Glen genuinely enjoys people and it shows – he listens to each person’s story and situation to help them develop a plan which best fits their family’s circumstances, financial position and life’s values. As a husband, father to five, and grandfather to a growing number, Glen understands the confusion that can sometimes occur in certain seasons of life. He believes each person is a masterpiece created to thrive in this life!. Active in the legal and public community, Glen is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Academy of Special Needs Planners, and Elder Counsel. He is an accredited attorney by the Veterans Administration, which allows him to advise clients and families on benefits available to veterans. He enjoys active participation in local groups aimed in serving people in the Kansas City area as they age including Northland Professionals in Aging, Northland Shepherd’s Center (Board of Directors), and Good Samaritan Center of Excelsior Springs (Board of Directors). Glen earned his Masters in Divinity at the Nazarene Theological Seminary and his Juris Doctorate at the University of Memphis – Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law.
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Firm: Fulkerson Elder Law LLC
Practice Areas: Elder Law
Brett Fulkerson of practices exclusively in the areas of Estate Planning, Elder Law and Special Needs Planning. Brett, a former Visiting Professor of Law at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, has been practicing law for over twenty years and opened his own firm in 2005. He provides Estate Planning, Elder Law and Special Needs services thoroughout the Kansas City Metro area, including Liberty, Gladstone, Excelsior Springs, Independence, North Kansas City, Overland Park, and Leawood. Brett is licensed in Missouri and Kansas.
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Firm: Janssen Probate Estate & Elder Law LLC
Practice Areas: Elder Law
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Firm: Fernandez Elder Law, LLC
Practice Areas: Elder Law
Ms. Fernandez is an elder law attorney. Besides her law degree, Ms. Fernandez has a Bachelor's and a Master's Degree of Social work and is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Brigid worked as a Medical Social Worker in a major metropolitan area hospital and pursued her law degree to continue her advocacy for older adults and persons with disabilities.. It is her unique combination of education and experience that makes her a strong advocate for her clients. She understands the healthcare system and is knowledgeable about the numerous issues faced by persons and families dealing with illness and the long term planning maze.. Ms. Fernandez is a Certified Elder Law Attorney as certified by the National Elder Law Foundation.*. * Neither the MO Supreme Court nor The Missouri Bar reviews or approves certification organizations or specialists.. Ms. Fernandez was selected as Rising Star for 2015.
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Firm: Ozarks Elder Law
Practice Areas: Elder Law
Lori Rook was born and raised in the Springfield area. She obtained her undergraduate degree from Missouri State University in 2003 where she graduated with honors. In 2006 Lori received her law degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law.. Lori focuses her practice in the areas of Elder Law, Probate, Estate Planning and Litigation. Prior to joining Ozarks Elder Law, Lori's practice was focused in the area of civil litigation, specifically premises liability, insurance defense, contracts, product liability and real estate. During that time she practiced with a large local defense firm, gaining invaluable litigation and trial experience.. Lori is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, The Missouri Bar, and The Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association. She is licensed to practice law in state and federal courts in Missouri.. In addition to her work as an attorney, Lori is a member of the Junior League of Springfield. In her spare time, Lori enjoys spending time with her husband and their three children and running.
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Firm: Crouch, Spangler & Douglas
Practice Areas: Elder Law
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Firm: The Clubb Law Firm
Practice Areas: Elder Law
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Firm: The Elder Care Law Practice, LLC
Practice Areas: Elder Law
I work to preserve wealth, promote health, and create peace of mind for older adult clients and their families as they navigate the unique challenges of aging.. I enjoy working with small businesses, nonprofits, and anyone with the entrepreneurial spirit to reach new clients and to make a positive impact.
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Firm: Ruocco Law Office LLC
Practice Areas: Elder Law
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Practice Areas: Elder Law
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Firm: The Frahm Law Firm, LLC
Practice Areas: Elder Law
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Firm: Reuter Merkle Law Firm
Practice Areas: Elder Law
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Firm: The Law Office of Sandra Freeman Lee
Practice Areas: Elder Law
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Firm: Law Offices of Max W. Custer, Jr.
Practice Areas: Elder Law
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