About Us
After years of providing estate planning services “on the side” through word-of-mouth referrals at our sister company, FortmanSpann, our founder, Kelly Spann, noticed a real need for an estate planning law firm that made estate planning simple, affordable, and effective. So, she decided to take action and True Estate Planning, LLC was born. Our goal at True Estate Planning is to help you understand how best to protect yourself and your assets both while you are living and when you have passed. We don’t like to think about the worst, but planning for it makes it better for all involved. [It is also vastly cheaper to plan than react.] If you have any questions or concerns about your estate plans (or lack thereof), we would be glad to help you!
Our Team
Ellen Lutzow
Ellen joined True Estate Planning as an Estate Planning Attorney with a strong background in elder law, Medicaid planning, and estate planning. She has spent her career helping clients and their families navigate long-term care planning and the legal challenges that come with aging. She earned her Juris Doctor from St. Louis University School of Law and is admitted to the Missouri Bar. Outside the office, her household includes Ted, a pittie mix, and Max, a rescued cat whose favorite hobbies are naps and birdwatching.
Yvonnda Ford
Yvonnda joined True Estate Planning in September 2025 as an Estate Planning Attorney serving families across Missouri. She brings over a decade of experience in healthcare compliance and education, offering clients both expertise and compassion. Yvonnda earned her Juris Doctorate and Master’s in Health Care Administration from Saint Louis University. She is active in her community through CASA and her work with AADD and Imagine with a Mission. In her free time, she enjoys music, good food, family, and project-based mission trips in Africa.
Brittney Kane
Brittney began at Fortman Spann in February 2024 as the office Legal Assistant. Her previous role was in finance and administration. Her efficiency, dedication and acclimation to all roles obtained past and present is what makes her the best fit for this firm. Brittney is married to her husband Johnathan and has two wonderful children Mia 16, and Kane 10. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, baking and decorating.
Beth Club
Beth began as the Operations Manager at FortmanSpann in June 2023. Beth’s top priority is to serve clients as efficiently as possible. Her extensive experience in the dental field gives her an advantage in keeping the office organized, which makes her an essential member of the Firm. Her responsibilities include the overall function and management of the office. If it’s going on behind the scenes, she probably has her hand in it. Beth’s focus is keeping the office running smoothly so the legal team can focus on you!
Kelly Spann
Kelly is married to her husband Todd and is the proud mom of Kyle, 19, Kinley, 12, and Kane, 7. She began working for Jon in 2004 as his legal assistant and paralegal. She graduated from Western Governors University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in business management. After gaining years of experience and encouragement from numerous other legal professionals, Kelly obtained her Juris Doctorate from St. Louis University School of Law in 2021 with a concentration in intellectual property law.