P. Glen Smith

P. Glen Smith, Esq is a Missouri lawyer at Lifescape Elder Care Law & Estate Planning, LLC whose practice focuses on elder law, estate planning law, special needs planning, mediation, and long-term care planning. He founded his own practice after working in the corporate sector and built it around serving individuals and families. His work includes helping clients address legal, financial, and care-related concerns connected with aging, disability, estate planning, and long-term care.

Glen earned his M.Div. from Nazarene Theological Seminary. He later received his J.D. from the University of Memphis – Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. His academic background in divinity and law supports a practice centered on estate planning, elder law, family decision-making, and legal issues involving older adults and individuals with special needs.

Glen advises clients on estate planning, elder law, special needs planning, and long-term care matters. He is accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs, allowing him to advise veterans and their families regarding available benefits. His work also includes life care planning and other strategies designed to address legal and financial concerns associated with aging. He regularly provides educational programs on elder law, estate planning, and related subjects.

P. Glen Smith is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Academy of Special Needs Planners, and ElderCounsel. He has also served with organizations focused on aging and community services in the Kansas City area. In 2025, the National Business Institute recognized him with its Outstanding Faculty Award for his contributions to continuing legal education. His professional work combines legal representation, planning, education, and advocacy for older adults and their families.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder and Lawyer, Lifescape Elder Care Law & Estate Planning, LLC
• Member, Missouri Bar Association
• Member, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Licensed State

• Missouri

Education

• University of Memphis – Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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