Zerrer Elder Law Office

Lois M. Zerrer and Dianne M. Hansen are members of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). NAELA is a professional association of lawyers dedicated to improving the quality of legal services to the elderly and disabled through education and specialized materials for its members. NAELA also examines and advocates on public policy issues facing the elderly and disabled.

Our office has been serving the needs of our clients throughout Southwest Missouri since 2001. We are conveniently located on historic Walnut Street close to the Missouri State University campus and downtown. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CST.

Our Services

Assisting Seniors and Persons with Disabilities

• Medicaid Asset Protection Planning
• Medicaid Eligibility, Applications and Appeals
• Paying for Long-Term Care
• Selecting Nursing Homes, Assisted Living or Independent Living Facilities
• Guardianships and Conservatorships
• Planning for Beneficiaries with Disabilities
• Special/Supplemental Needs Trusts
• Counseling about Healthcare Directives, Dying and Medical Decision-making

Estate Planning and Administration

• Simple Wills
• Revocable Living Trusts
• Estate Tax Credit Shelter Trusts
• Irrevocable Trusts
• Testamentary Special Needs Trusts
• Durable Powers of Attorney for Healthcare and Financial/Business Matters
• Probate and Trust Administration