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Quick and Clear Planning for Long-term Care

Our six-step process will help you protect assets when planning for long-term care so you can stay prepared and in control of your next move.

Feeling overwhelmed? We'll walk through every step together so your plan is easy to understand.

“Ozark Elder Law was extraordinary. They go above and beyond. I would recommend them to everyone!” —Emily A.

Our Plan & Protect Approach:

Medicaid eligibility is complex and confusing at best. Feel confident about your process with our step-by-step breakdown.

1. Your situation:

Review a list of your income sources, assets, and family situation with an attorney.
 

2. Timing strategy:

Together we’ll decide when is best for you to apply depending on your unique needs.

3. Determine eligibility:

Work with our professional medicaid planners to walk through your qualifications and next steps.

4. Gather documents:

Understand the full list of documents you’ll need to gather before the application process.

5. Apply for coverage:

We’ll walk you through the fine print in the application so you don’t miss important details.

6. Get approved:

Receive your letter notifying you of the date you can expect your coverage to start.

1. Your situation:

Review a list of your income sources, assets, and family situation with an attorney.
 

2. Timing strategy:

Together we’ll decide when is best for you to apply depending on your unique needs.

3. Determine eligibility:

Work with our professional medicaid planners to walk through your qualifications and next steps.

4. Gather documents:

Understand the full list of documents you’ll need to gather before the application process.

5. Apply for coverage:

We’ll walk you through the fine print in the application so you don’t miss important details.

6. Get approved:

Receive your letter notifying you of the date you can expect your coverage to start.

Prepared and Protected

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Preserve Your Legacy

Find a better way to pay for long-term care so you can pass your inheritance to your family instead.

Limit Out-Of-Pocket Costs

Long-term care is expensive and can drain your savings quickly. When you plan ahead, you can protect the family legacy and still use Medicaid to help provide the care your loved one deserves.

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Move Forward Without Doubt

Medicaid rules and regulations are complex. And the longer you wait, the fewer the options. The planning professionals at Ozarks Elder Law know exactly how to hep you navigate the complexities of the Medicaid application process.

Prepared and Protected

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Preserve Your Legacy

Find a better way to pay for long-term care so you can pass your inheritance to your family instead.

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Limit Out-Of-Pocket Costs

Long-term care is expensive and can drain your savings quickly. When you plan ahead, you can protect the family legacy and still use Medicaid to help provide the care your loved one deserves.

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Move Forward Without Doubt

Medicaid rules and regulations are complex. And the longer you wait, the fewer the options. The planning professionals at Ozarks Elder Law know exactly how to hep you navigate the complexities of the Medicaid application process.

Ozarks Elder Law has been so helpful to our family. They make time to listen to our concerns and needs. The staff at Ozarks Elder Law works hard to ensure that we are taken care of and heard.

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—Trey & Sharon A.

During a time when my wife and I were faced with the enormous task of working through the details of planning and resolving our parents nursing home care and estate, Lori and her team provided the peace of mind and assurance we needed to know our parents would be taken cared for.

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—Dr. Mike F.

These gals are awesome! They helped my grandma save thousands of dollars and were extremely passionate in the process.

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—Brandon W.

The care, professionalism, and service that Ozark Elder Law provided was extraordinary. They go above and beyond for everyone they serve. I recommend them to all!

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—Emily A.

Lori Rook and the team at Ozarks Elder Law are hands down amazing. I now know that my kiddos are protected and that peace of mind is priceless!

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—Megan E.

Ozarks Elder Law have handled wills, durable power and health care power of attorneys for not only my mother and father in law but also for my husband and me. Their professionalism, knowledge, integrity, and compassion are apparent in all aspects.

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—Kathy I.

Questions We Hear Frequently...

Getting Started is Easy as 1-2-3

1

Schedule a consultation.

We have offices conveniently located in Springfield, Ozark, Joplin, Nixa, Marshfield, Branson, Lebanon, and Bolivar, or can meet virtually.

2

Create your custom long-term care plan.

We evaluate your unique situation. Then, our team crafts a custom plan that’s the perfect fit for you and your family.

3

Live confidently.

Breathe a deep sigh of relief knowing that you’ve planned for the best care without losing your family’s legacy.

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Our Clients Said It Best

“Ozarks Elder Law was a lifesaver. The advice they gave us was invaluable… they were with us every step of the way.”

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Our Clients Said It Best

“Ozarks Elder Law was a lifesaver. The advice they gave us was invaluable… they were with us every step of the way.”

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Too many people don’t plan ahead.

And I completely understand. It’s tough to talk about the next step in life.

Life and death. Finances and family.

It’s complicated and it’s emotional. Often, we’re not ready to make important life decisions before we’re forced to.

The team at Ozarks Elder Law live to serve people like you through these moments. We know how to help you get started and how to walk you through each situation, no matter how complex.

In the last 19 years, we’ve helped over 30,000 families just like yours. We’ve prepared long-term plans with Medicaid asset protection and nursing home plans to help guide them through every step as their health changes.

It doesn’t have to be scary or complex.

I’d love for you to give us a call.

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Lori Rook, Managing Partner

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Too many people don’t plan ahead.

And I completely understand. It’s tough to talk about the next step in life.

Life and death. Finances and family.

It’s complicated and it’s emotional. Often, we’re not ready to make important life decisions before we’re forced to.

The team at Ozarks Elder Law lives to serve people like you through these moments. We know how to help you get started and how to walk you through each situation, no matter how complex.

In the last 19 years, we’ve helped over 30,000 families just like yours. We’ve prepared long-term plans with Medicaid asset protection and nursing home plans to help guide them through every step as their health changes.

It doesn’t have to be scary or complex.

I’d love for you to give us a call.

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Lori Rook, Managing Partner