Elder Law

Planning for a nursing home stay can be stressful for families. Many families are concerned about how a nursing home stay will affect the finances of a spouse who does not presently need nursing home care. Most families are concerned about the effect of a prolonged nursing home stay on future estate planning. Our staff can help you make sense of complicated Medicaid (Mo. HealthNet) laws and regulations to assist you in planning for the future of your family.

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