Meet Jennifer
Jennifer McKinley is the Owner of Northwest Missouri Elder Law, LLC, where she practices elder law, estate planning and Medicaid planning. A native of Northwest Missouri, having grown up in Cameron, she graduated Cum Laude from Missouri Western State University in 2005 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and Legal Studies. During college, Jennifer served as Treasurer of MWSU’s Student Government and was named Outstanding Graduate of the Criminal Justice/Legal Studies Department.
Jennifer attended the University of Dayton School of Law where she received her Juris Doctor in 2010. While at UDSL, Jennifer was recognized for her Pro Bono Commitment.
After working for an elder law firm in Overland Park, Kansas for several years, Jennifer returned to St. Joseph, Missouri in 2014 to provide elder law services to the Northwest Missouri communities and residents. Jennifer established Northwest Missouri Elder Law, LLC in April 2022.
Jennifer is licensed in Missouri and Kansas. Practicing the areas of estate planning and elder law, Jennifer enjoys working with clients to create and implement estate plans and long term care plans that provide not only asset security, but peace of mind. She has spoken at seminars and workshops on the needs of the elderly, particularly in the areas of estate and financial planning and the importance of powers of attorney, wills, and trusts.


My Approach
I work to design a plan based on each client’s specific needs. Each person who walks in my office is unique and has a situation that is different from any one else, whether it is family dynamics, asset protection, or future planning concerns. My job is to listen to their story and create a solution that addresses their concerns and meets their goals.

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