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Truly Simple. Truly Affordable. Truly Yours.

At True Estate Planning, we understand that estate planning can feel overwhelming, confusing, and expensive, leading many to avoid it altogether. However, without proper planning, your family could face unnecessary challenges and costs down the road.


Our founder, Kelly Spann, saw this firsthand after years of offering estate planning services through word-of-mouth at her franchise law firm, FortmanSpann. Recognizing a real need for a law firm that makes estate planning simple, affordable, and effective, she took action—and True Estate Planning, LLC was born.


Our goal is to help you protect yourself and your assets both during your life and after you’ve passed. We believe that planning for the future doesn’t have to be daunting, and by addressing it now, you can save your loved ones from emotional and financial stress later.


If you have any questions or concerns about your estate plan—or if you don’t have one yet—True Estate Planning is here to guide you through the process. Let us help you create an affordable, clear plan that gives you peace of mind for the future.

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Yvonnda Ford

Attorney

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.

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Kelly Spann

Kelly Spann

Attorney

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.

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Kelly was wonderful to work with. She was able to tailor her counselling to our legal needs resulting a fair settlement with our franchisor.
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Deryck Whiteley
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As a franchise business owner, I was looking to leave the franchise and Kelly Spann helped to make that happen. Kelly is an experienced franchise lawyer with good practical legal advice. If you're looking to get into a franchise business, before finalizing anything, I highly recommend you speak to Kelly first to understand the franchise agreement and determine exit plan options.
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Will Eggimann
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Kelly was fantastic to work with throughout my case. She was knowledgeable, responsive, and explained everything in a clear and straightforward way. What could have been a complicated process felt simple because of her guidance and attention to detail. I really appreciated how efficient and professional she was, and I would highly recommend Kelly to anyone needing help with trademark disputes and other.
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Josh Carter
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Kelly is an exceptional attorney — incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and committed to her clients. From the very beginning, she brought clarity, confidence, and strategic guidance to a complex situation. She takes the time to explain every step, answers questions thoroughly, and truly advocates for her clients’ best interests. Her professionalism, communication, and expertise stand out in a big way. I’m grateful for her support and would recommend her without hesitation to anyone seeking a strong, trustworthy attorney who genuinely cares.
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Timothy Silver
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Kelly was amazing to work with. Very professional and incredibly knowledgeable on franchise law. She provided insight that I had never thought about. I highly recommend her and her law office to any other franchisee seeking advice.
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Kelly and the Fortman & Spann team were incredible to work with. They guided us through a complex business transition with professionalism, compassion, and deep franchise knowledge. I only wish we had found them before we signed our original agreement—having their insight early on would have saved us years of stress and expense.
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Robert Fulton
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I had a great experience with FortmanSpann, LLC. I went into the meeting not knowing much about the subject of our meeting, and I came out much more informed and I was provided additional resources associated with the project as well. A great experience! Thank you!
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Kerry-ann Stewart
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She helped us tremendously with reviewing our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and explained everything clearly so we could make an informed decision. She was professional, responsive, and patient with all our questions throughout the process. We felt confident moving forward thanks to her guidance.If you’re thinking about buying a franchise, I’d definitely recommend Kelly. She really knows her stuff and makes sure you feel confident before moving forward.
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Michael Rose
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Kelly Registered the Trademark for my business. She is very knowledgeable and easy to work with. Highly recommend!
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Zachary Bradford
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Kelly was great to work with! She was proactive and kept me up to date the whole time. I never had to check in. She explained everything very well from the beginning and was honest the entire time. Highly recommend her and FortmanSpann!
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