Director of Operations

Gina is the Director of Operations at Elder Law Guidance. She joined the team in 2019. Gina graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Arts in Paralegal Science. She has worked as a paralegal for over 18 years and has over 15 years of experience managing law offices and paralegal staff. Gina has…

Office Manager

Alexis originally started working with Elder Law Guidance in 2020 as a Legal Assistant/Caseworker helping clients with their estate planning needs and obtaining Medicaid for long term care benefits. She took a brief leave of absence to have her third child in 2023 and has returned in 2024 to fulfill the role in the firm…

Client Care Manager

Jessica is the Client Care Manager at Elder Law Guidance. She has been with the team since 2019. A Richmond native, Jessica attended both Midway College and Eastern Kentucky University and studied Special Education/Deaf Interpreting & Public Relations. She has a background in marketing, community service and management. Jessica managed a marketing firm before working…

Client Consultation Manager

Hannah Hayes is a dedicated Client Consultation Manager at Elder Law Guidance. Her role is to meet with clients, assess their needs, and help them get to know the firm and how it works. She brings a thoughtful, strategic, and client-focused approach to every consultation. A Meade County native, she values family, community, and the…

Legal Assistant & Case Worker

Keaton Scott Smith is a Legal Assistant and Case Worker at Elder Law Guidance. He is a lifelong resident of Richmond and a graduate of Madison Central High School.  Keaton graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy and religious studies and is fascinated with studying and learning about the nature…

Legal Assistant & Case Worker

Anthony is a Legal Assistant at Elder Law Guidance. His work is primarily focused on supporting the firm’s Medicaid practice area. Anthony was born and raised in Somerset. He graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Since graduation, he chose to work with vulnerable populations, including individuals with disabilities and…

Legal Assistant & Case Worker

Heather Wesson is a Legal Assistant/Case Worker at Elder Law Guidance. She is originally from Huntington Beach, California, and raised in Nicholasville, Kentucky. She has degrees in Science and Psychology. Prior to joining Elder Law Guidance, Heather spent four years as a funeral director, where she honed her ability to support families during challenging times. Before…

Law Clerk

Rima Patel is a Law Clerk at Elder Law Guidance. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida and raised there in a home with her grandparents, parents, and younger brother. She comes from a large tight-knit family where gatherings are no less than 30 people.  Rima graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science…

Client Care Specialist

Nikki Strunck is a Client Care Specialist at Elder Law Guidance. She was born and raised in Madison County. Nikki attended Madison Central High school and upon graduation, attended Eastern Kentucky University where she studied nursing. Some of her best memories were formed here and living in Kirksville. Though she moved away for 14 years…

Legal Receptionist

Maribeth Scott is a client care specialist at Elder Law Guidance. She was born and raised in Hamilton, Ohio and is a graduate of Hamilton High School. Maribeth graduated from University of the Cumberlands with a Bachelor of Science degree in humanities, social and behavioral sciences. She is looking toward getting her master’s degree in a similar field in…