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Recent Posts
What We’re Reading Right Now
What can you learn about someone from the books on their nightstand? Quite a bit, as it turns out. At Lifescape Elder Care Law & Estate Planning, our team’s current reading list is as varied as the people who work here. We’re reading everything from historical...
Glen Smith Selected to Super Lawyers List for Eighth Consecutive Year
Lifescape Elder Care Law & Estate Planning founder P. Glen Smith has been selected to the Super Lawyers list for the eighth consecutive year, recognizing his professional achievement and peer recognition.
The Teachers We Never Forget: Celebrating World Teachers’ Day
Some teachers stay with us long after we leave their classrooms. For World Teachers’ Day, the Lifescape team shares stories about the teachers who made a lasting difference in their lives.
Medicare Open Enrollment 2027: What Kansas City Families Should Review This Fall
Medicare Open Enrollment for 2027 runs from October 15 through December 7, 2026. Learn what’s changing with Medicare Advantage and Part D, what Kansas and Missouri beneficiaries should know, and what to review before choosing coverage for the coming year.
What’s in Our Cup? Lifescape Celebrates National Coffee Day
Black coffee, lavender oat milk lattes, dirty chai—and even a few coffee alternatives. For National Coffee Day, the Lifescape team is sharing what’s usually in their cups.
Advance Care Planning: What You Risk If You Skip It
In Kansas City, families make medical decisions for loved ones every day, sometimes suddenly, and under enormous stress. A stroke. A fall. A dementia diagnosis. A medical emergency no one expected. In those moments, one question quickly becomes clear: Who will speak...
Power of Attorney for College Students: A Back-to-School Essential
As college students head back to campus, families are busy checking off the usual list: tuition paid, textbooks ordered, dorm supplies packed, meal plan selected. But there’s one back-to-school task that is easy to overlook, and it can become incredibly important if...
How We Celebrate Labor Day: Favorite Traditions from the Lifescape Team
Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, a long weekend made for cookouts, family gatherings, time outdoors and maybe one last trip before fall routines take over. But everyone celebrates a little differently. For some, Labor Day means firing up the grill and...
FinCEN Ends Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirement for U.S. LLCs
FinCEN has permanently eliminated Beneficial Ownership Information reporting requirements for U.S. companies and U.S. persons. Learn what the change means for LLC owners, including families who use LLCs as part of their estate planning.
When Helping an Aging Parent Becomes a Second Job
Helping an aging parent often starts with a few small tasks. But as appointments, errands, financial responsibilities and emergencies add up, caregiving can begin to feel like a second job. Learn the signs that it may be time to stop reacting to each new problem and start planning ahead.
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