G Brent Powers Law Office

We are dedicated to helping you and your family make informed decisions and plans on Elder Law issues such as nursing home Medicaid planning, estate planning, and asset protection. We also represent those seeking Social Security disability with an emphasis on workers 50 years of age or older. We all travel a unique path towards our golden years which, unfortunately, has become more and more complicated over the years. Our firm prides ourselves in offering our clients unique solutions and planning tailored to their specific needs. So if you have questions about your home, farm, real estate deeds, power of attorney, trusts vs. wills, probate vs. non-probate transfers or long-term care issues, please contact us today at (816) 233-0257.

Along with helping you set up an appropriate estate plan, Brent can help you with further advice on: 1. Long term health care planning 2. Health Care Directives... 3. Durable Power of Attorney for financial matters and health matters 4. Coordinating your life insurance and retirement savings with your estate plan 5. Conservatorships and guardianships 6. Asset protection measures (ex. Setting up a limited liability company or special needs trust) 7. Advice on gifting 8. Naming a charity as beneficiary 9. Pay on death, (POD) accounts 10. Business succession advice 11. Probate 12. Trust administration Call Brent today to discuss the best way to handle your affairs, to avoid future problems and unnecessary expenses and skills. Call today at (816) 233-0257 for your free, no obligation consultation.

Proper estate planning means maintaining control of your assets while living, continuing to provide for your care and your loved ones, even if incapacitated or disabled, distributing your property after your death to whom you want, when you want and the way you want at the lowest overall cost. Proper planning must consider your and your family’s unique needs, desires and assets and only then can we determine what specific documents and strategies should be drafted and utilized to insure your planning actually will work as you want it to. Call (816) 233-0257 today for your free, initial consultation.

As people grow older, they begin to think about how best to transfer their home, farmland, or other properties to their loved ones or others. Others may need help with selling real estate without a broker or agent. Each family’s situation needs to be evaluated to determine the best possible course. - Are there benefits to gifting property to your children now? - What happens if you or your spouse needs long-term care or nursing home care? - Is a living trust the best choice?... - What are the tax consequences of transferring your property? - Should you owner finance the sale of your property? Brent has helped hundreds of families throughout the years make the right decision when transferring a home, farm, or business property. Call (816) 233-0257 today for your free, initial consultation. See more

On numerous occasions, while Brent Powers was at a disability hearing with his client, someone from the community would come up to Brent and ask Are you my attorney? Brent had to tell them No. Unfortunately, another firm who only talked to them over the phone, or had them fill out a questionnaire on the internet represented these people. Brent always takes the time to meet with clients in person before applying or appearing in court for their Social Security disability hearing. Call (816) 233-0257 today for your free, initial consultation.

If you are under 50 years of age, you can still receive Social Security disability; however, the requirements are much more detailed regarding physical and mental medical conditions necessary to be awarded benefits. Brent has helped numerous families receive Social Security disability benefits for a loved one in need. Call Brent today at (816) 233-0257 for your free, no obligation consultation.

Many people have taken early retirement in their mid to late 50’s or early 60’s due to medical conditions not realizing they may qualify for disability benefits. If you are 50 years of age or older and are unable to work because of physical or mental medical conditions, you may qualify for Social Security disability. We’ve helped hundreds of people apply and receive Social Security disability benefits since 1981. Call Brent today at (816) 233-0257 for your free, no obligation consultation.