Lifescape Elder Care Law & Estate Planning is proud to announce that Kansas City elder law attorney P. Glen Smith has been named a recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Faculty Award from the National Business Institute (NBI).
This national recognition highlights attorneys who demonstrate exceptional dedication to continuing legal education (CLE)—an essential part of staying current in complex practice areas like elder law, estate planning, and long-term care planning in Kansas City.
What the NBI Outstanding Faculty Award Means
The NBI Outstanding Faculty Award is presented annually to legal professionals who consistently deliver high-quality educational programs. Recipients are selected based on:
- The number of CLE programs taught
- Strong participant evaluation scores
- The clarity, depth, and practical value of their instruction
NBI is one of the country’s leading providers of continuing education for attorneys, paralegals, and financial professionals. The award recognizes educators who help other professionals better serve families navigating legal and financial decisions.
A Leader in Elder Law and Estate Planning Education
Glen Smith has spent decades teaching attorneys, financial advisors, and other professionals about the legal and practical challenges families face when planning for aging.
He first began teaching in 1989 and now presents multiple CLE programs each year to both regional and national audiences. His teaching topics reflect the full scope of elder law and estate planning services in Kansas City, including:
- Estate Planning
- Long-Term Care Planning (including Medicaid planning and Life Care Planning)
- Veterans Benefits Planning
- Special Needs Trusts and Planning
- Probate and Trust Administration
- Tax Planning and Asset Protection
- Charitable Gift Planning
- Family Office Planning
His courses are designed to help professionals apply legal strategies in real-world situations, especially when families are facing aging-related challenges, dementia, incapacity, or long-term care decisions.
Many of his programs also qualify for CPA and CFP continuing education credits, reflecting their relevance across multiple professional disciplines.
In October 2026, Smith is scheduled to present a national webinar for the American Heart Association, expanding his reach to attorneys, CPAs, CFPs, and charitable planning professionals nationwide.
Glen Smith: A Kansas City Elder Law Attorney Serving the Community Through Education
In addition to his national work, Smith remains deeply connected to the Kansas City community. He presents approximately 30 seminars and webinars each year for local audiences, including:
- Schools
- Churches
- Libraries
- Senior living communities
These presentations focus on helping families better understand estate planning, advance care planning, and long-term care options in Kansas City.
“I’ve always believed that one of the most important responsibilities we have as attorneys is to share knowledge,” Smith said. “The law is constantly evolving, and continuing education helps all of us better serve the people who depend on our guidance.”
Recognized for Impact and Dedication
Smith says the award is both meaningful and humbling.
“It’s incredibly meaningful to be selected for this honor,” he said. “I’m grateful to NBI for the opportunity to teach, and to the many professionals who participate in these programs. The conversations that come out of these seminars make the experience rewarding for everyone involved.”
Supporting Families with Elder Law and Life Care Planning in Kansas City
At Lifescape, Smith focuses his practice on helping families prepare for the future through:
- Estate planning
- Advance care planning
- Long-term care planning
- Life Care Planning (a coordinated legal and care approach)
These strategies are designed to help families protect independence, preserve assets, and navigate complex healthcare and legal decisions with confidence.
His commitment to education extends beyond professional audiences to the families Lifescape serves every day.
“Education is at the heart of what we do,” Smith said. “Whether we’re teaching other professionals or guiding families through important decisions, our goal is the same: helping people feel more confident and prepared for the future.”
The Lifescape team congratulates Glen on this well-deserved recognition and his continued leadership in elder law education and estate planning in Kansas City.
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First of all great picture! Glen (and his staff) have been doing presentation at the Liberty silver Center for many years and there is always a full house with several questions.
My seniors feel they can trust what. He has never lead us stray
This doesn’t surprise me at all! Glen and his team were great at helping me with a neighbor that I accidentally became the care giver for. We were able to handle her with care! and for that I am grateful! She is still living in a facility and is happy… Congratulations to you Glen and your team!
He was so very pivotal in helping my parents and I navigate through hard seasons and I am very grateful for the time he spent with my parents and I explaining every step so we all knew what and why if the process. He is absolutely one of a kind!
Congratulations, Glen.