Role & Experience
Jeslynn C. Smith is an Attorney at Nugen Law focusing on elder law, estate planning, trust and estate administration, guardianships, asset protection, and Medicaid planning. She began her career in 2005 as a paralegal in the elder law field, continued serving clients while in law school from 2009 to 2013, graduated from Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School in January 2013, and has practiced law in Indiana since May 2013. Drawing on nearly two decades of hands‑on experience across Northeast Indiana, Jeslynn designs and reviews wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives; guides families through administration and guardianship processes; and coordinates with financial advisors, accountants, and health‑care providers to align legal planning with real‑world care and finances.
How She Helps Clients
Clients turn to Jeslynn when they need a clear path through complex decisions. She explains options in plain English, outlines timelines, and provides step‑by‑step checklists so each action is understandable and achievable. In Medicaid planning, she evaluates resources, spend‑down strategies, and transfer considerations, and helps prepare and organize application documentation. In asset protection, she coordinates titling, beneficiary designations, and trust‑based strategies to help clients safeguard what they have built while planning for long‑term care.
Leadership & Community
Jeslynn is actively engaged in the elder law community and public service. She recently served as President of the Indiana Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and continues to serve on its Board. She volunteers with Wells County Teen Court and participates in Write‑A‑Will Week through the League, and she frequently presents at seminars and educational programs to help families and professionals understand estate planning and elder law.
Background
Her background as a paralegal and attorney gives Jeslynn a practical, detail‑oriented approach grounded in compassion and advocacy. She collaborates closely with the firm’s paralegals and client‑service team to maintain quality and consistency, ensuring documents and filings are timely, accurate, and aligned with each client’s goals.
Outside the Office
Away from the office, Jeslynn enjoys traveling, camping, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends. She is an avid reader of Janet Evanovich and stays active with her Dance2Fit program.
What This Means for Clients
Working with Jeslynn means having an experienced elder law and estate planning attorney who will guide you through planning, administration, guardianship, asset protection, and Medicaid planning with clarity and care. She focuses on making the process understandable, aligning legal steps with your values and resources, and keeping your matter moving so you can make decisions with confidence.
