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P. Glen Smith

Lifescape Elder Care Law & Estate Planning, LLC

P. Glen Smith

Lifescape Elder Care Law & Estate Planning, LLC

P. Glen Smith

Lifescape Elder Care Law & Estate Planning, LLC

Glen is the founder and Managing Attorney of Lifescape Law & Development, a holistic, multidisciplinary Life Care Planning, Elder Law and Special Needs Firm, and practices exclusively in the areas of Life Care Planning, Estate Planning, Special Needs, and Elder Law.

2020, Glen lead Lifescape into becoming a Life Care Planning Law Firm, with services including care coordination, healthcare advocacy services, estate planning, elder law, crisis planning, asset protection, public and private benefits, and personal and health & wellness coaching serving older adults, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families. Glen is the happiest attorney he knows, and he loves what he does and the people he serves.

Glen is a Licensed Practicing Attorney of 39 years, with practice areas including Life Care Planning for persons with IDDs and older adults, estate and special needs planning, elder law, trust administration, guardianships, and family mediation. ’s mother, Elsa, was a person with mental illness and disorders, who was in and out of state hospitals, mental institutions and group homes most of Glen’s life, until Elsa died in 2003. Glen has a Master of Divinity degree from Nazarene Theological Seminary, is an ordained pastor with the Evangelical Covenant Church and pastored in local churches for 19 years. He is a trained health and wellness coach with Wellcoaches. He is an author and frequent speaker at legal conferences, seminars and throughout the community in the areas of Life Care Planning, Care of Caregivers, Estate and Special Needs Planning, Charitable Giving, Trusts and Trust Administration, Conflict Mediation and Reconciliation, and various topics related to thriving in life. He is a six (6) year member and facilitator with Mid-America Regional Council’s Aging Mastery Program. is co-author of the book Estate Planning for Farmers and Ranchers published by NBI in 2017. He is an active member of the following professional organizations: Missouri Bar Association, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Missouri Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Academy of Special Needs Planners, Life Care Planning Law Firm Association, and the Association of Missouri Mediators. 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).

Firm Description

Lifescape Elder Care Law & Estate Planning is a holistic, multidisciplinary Life Care Planning Law Firm, and practices exclusively in the areas of Life Care Planning, Estate Planning, Special Needs, and Elder Law.  We provide services including care coordination, healthcare advocacy services, estate planning, elder law, crisis planning, asset protection, public and private benefits, and personal and health & wellness coaching serving older adults, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families.

The Lifescape team of experienced attorneys, care advocates and professionals provide personalized guidance, education, and support to protect clients, help them remain independent for as long as possible, and ensure they receive the best care and services that support and enhance their quality of life.

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Tuesday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM

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1508 NW Vivion Rd., Suite 204
Kansas City, MO 64118

8700 Monrovia
Suite 310-M
Lenexa, KS 66215

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