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An Estate Planning Law Firm

helping you worry less so you can live better 

Estate planning and probate throughout Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas.

Long-term care and Medicaid planning in Missouri.

Helping families navigate

Estate Planning, Probate &
Long-Term Care Planning

Getting help doesn’t have to be intimidating. We explain your options clearly, help you make informed decisions, and guide you through the legal process from start to finish.

How Can We Help?

Choose the situation that best describes what you need help with.

I Want to
Plan My Estate

Someone
Has Passed Away

I’m Concerned About
Long-Term Care

We help individuals and families put the right legal documents and strategies in place to protect themselves, their assets, and the people they care about.

We help families determine what needs to happen after a death, including whether probate or another estate administration process is necessary.

We help families plan for nursing-home and long-term-care costs, understand Medicaid eligibility, and evaluate options for protecting assets.

What to expect:

Step One:

Step Two:

Step Three:

The Consultation

The Plan

The Implementation

Estate planning consultation

We learn about your situation, concerns, family, assets, and goals so we can understand what you need and what options may be appropriate.

Estate planning options and recommendations

Based on what we learn, we explain your options and recommend a clear plan designed around your needs and goals.

Completing the estate planning process

Once the plan is in place, we guide you through completing the legal work and explain what to expect at each stage of the process.

Why Families Choose
Fenton & Grimwood

Families choose Fenton & Grimwood for focused experience in estate planning, probate, and long-term-care planning; clear explanations of complicated legal issues; practical recommendations tailored to their circumstances; and personal attention from attorneys serving clients throughout
Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas.

 

Best of Southwest Missouri — Estate Law

Bronze 2024 · Silver 2025 · Gold 2026

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Best of Branson — Law Firm

Bronze 2025

 

Our goal is simple: to help you worry less and live better.

ASHWIN

... generous in both their time and patience ... With their excellent communication and unmatched follow through, you knew you were in excellent hands throughout.

GINNY

Cody Fenton listened to our concerns and walked us through each scenario until all of our questions were resolved. Being licensed in Arkansas and Missouri was a huge help. 

ROD

Nick was awesome, every step of the way. . . Professional all the way. . . I wanted my Golden Retriever to be taken care of....he made sure of that and understood what I was trying to accomplish. 

Missouri Estate Planning Resources

Clear answers to common questions about estate planning, wills and trusts, family property, and planning for the next generation in Missouri.

What Type of Estate Plan Do I Need?

Learn how your assets, family circumstances, and goals help determine whether a will, trust, beneficiary deed, or other planning approach may be appropriate.

What Will Happen to Our Family Land?

Learn how Missouri families can plan for the future ownership, management, use, and succession of family land, farms, acreage, and recreational property.

How Should We Plan for the Family Lake House or Cabin?

Learn how Missouri families can plan for the future ownership, use, expenses, management, and succession of a lake house or cabin.

Will vs. Trust in Missouri

Compare how wills and revocable living trusts work in Missouri, including probate, asset management, privacy, and when each approach may be appropriate.

Looking for a Streamlined Will and Power-of-Attorney Option?

SimplyPrepared is designed for qualifying individuals and couples with straightforward estate-planning needs who want attorney-prepared wills and powers of attorney through a streamlined, flat-fee process.

We’re Here When You’re Ready

Whether you’re planning ahead, dealing with a recent loss, or facing questions about long-term care, we’re here to help you understand your options and decide what comes next.

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