Ozarks Elder Law of Springfield

Ozarks Elder Law of Springfield is an Estate Planning Attorney firm in Springfield, MO. The practice focuses on the legal needs of the elderly and disabled, a focus maintained since the firm was founded by Lois Zerrer in 2002. Services include estate planning, Medicaid planning, guardianship, powers of attorney, probate, veterans benefits, and special needs planning. The firm approaches these issues by considering legal, medical, financial, social, and family perspectives to promote the highest quality of life for clients. Attorneys assist clients in planning for disability, incapacity, home health care, assisted living, and nursing home placement, helping to avoid probate and the financial strain of long-term care. The firm meets with clients in their most comfortable locations, including residences, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or hospital rooms.

The legal team includes Lori Rook, the managing partner; Elyse Hartley, a partner who grew up on a farm in central Missouri and graduated from the University of Missouri School of Law; and Melanie "Mel" Myears Smith, a partner who joined the firm in 2021 after serving in the Greene County Prosecuting Attorney's office. Mel holds law licenses in Missouri and Texas and focuses on elder abuse, trust and probate litigation, and estate planning. Katherine Douglas-Johnson is an attorney licensed in Missouri and Kansas, with experience in estate planning, asset protection, probate, and nursing home planning. She serves on the board of directors for the Parkinson's Group of the Ozarks and is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Elyse Hartley was named an up-and-coming Trusted Advisor by the Springfield Business Journal in 2019.

The office is located at 2832 S Ingram Mill Rd #100. It sits about a quarter of a mile from the Billy Long government office and East Battlefield Road. The Schoolcraft Freeway is also within a quarter of a mile. Glendale High School and the CoxHealth East Battlefield Clinic are about three-tenths of a mile away, while Wilder Elementary School is half a mile from the office.

The firm holds a rating of 4.40 based on customer reviews. This positive feedback reflects the experiences of clients who have sought guidance for wills, trusts, and Medicaid strategies.

Ozarks Elder Law of Springfield provides specialized legal support for estate and elder law matters in Springfield, MO.