Stephanie Bivens is an elder law attorney and founder of Bivens & Associates, P.L.L.C., which focuses on elder law, estate planning, and special needs. She has over 20 years of experience in this niche area of law. Her practice provides legal services to seniors, families with special needs members, and fiduciaries on issues like long-term care, Medicaid, estate planning, and guardianship. Bivens started practicing elder law after realizing during her career that this was her passion. She is now one of the most experienced elder law attorneys in Arizona.
This document summarizes a presentation on ethics for social workers and attorneys. It discusses key differences in their roles, with social workers focused on clients' overall circumstances and attorneys advocating for individual clients' expressed wishes. The presentation covers ethics rules around competence and confidentiality that are important for both professions. It also explains when social workers should refer clients to attorneys, such as for legal advice regarding estate planning, guardianship, and Medicaid eligibility. The presenters are experts in elder law who provide their contact information.
company names mentioned herein are for identification and educational purposes only and are the property of, and may be trademarks of, their respective owners.
Special Assistance Network is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that aims to connect and provide resources to the community of individuals with special needs, particularly those on the autism spectrum, to improve their quality of life. The organization seeks to educate families about useful programs and providers, provide financial planning assistance, and build a network of support resources to empower individuals with special needs. The nonprofit is led by a board of directors with relevant experience in law, communications, and advocacy for individuals with special needs.
The annual report summarizes the Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County's work and impact in 2014. Some key details:
- They helped 2,844 low-income families and individuals with legal issues.
- 79% of their clients had extremely low incomes, while 14% had very low incomes.
- They obtained over 9,600 hours of pro bono legal services valued at $3.2 million from 421 legal professionals.
- Their work focused on preventing homelessness, obtaining healthcare and income support, overcoming domestic violence, and addressing education issues.
The document summarizes the vision and work of Family Justice Centers, which aim to provide coordinated support services to victims of domestic violence and their families. It discusses the evolution of the movement from specialized interventions to co-located services. Key aspects of the Family Justice Center model include being survivor-centered, collaborative, and constantly adapting to meet needs. Initial outcomes data suggests Family Justice Centers increase safety and support for victims while reducing dropout rates from services. The document envisions expanding this model internationally and providing additional economic and social services through Family Justice Centers.
The document summarizes the annual report of Community Health Advocates (CHA), a non-profit organization that helps New Yorkers navigate the healthcare system. CHA provides free assistance to individuals, small businesses, and communities. Services include helping consumers understand and use their health insurance, resolve billing issues, and access care. CHA also educates communities about healthcare topics and provides feedback to policymakers. Since 2010, CHA has helped nearly 200,000 consumers through activities like its helpline, casework, education sessions, and advocacy.
This document discusses financial assistance programs available through the VA for veterans and their caregivers. It provides information on VA pension benefits that can help cover the costs of long-term care like nursing homes and assisted living facilities. These pensions, called Aid and Attendance or Housebound, provide up to $23,000 per year tax-free that can pay for home care, assisted living, or nursing homes. Both professional caregivers and family caregivers may receive this financial assistance. The veteran does not need to receive care at a VA facility and can choose any provider that meets their needs.
Learning Pool Social Care Seminar - Safeguarding AdultsPaul McElvaney
The document discusses adult safeguarding in Warwickshire. It covers national policy background on adult safeguarding, principles of empowerment, protection, prevention, proportionality, partnership, and accountability. It also discusses Warwickshire's work to meet demands of possible new safeguarding legislation, including producing a three-year strategy, joint training across organizations, and introducing e-learning for GPs.
This document summarizes a presentation on ethics for social workers and attorneys. It discusses key differences in their roles, with social workers focused on clients' overall circumstances and attorneys advocating for individual clients' expressed wishes. The presentation covers ethics rules around competence and confidentiality that are important for both professions. It also explains when social workers should refer clients to attorneys, such as for legal advice regarding estate planning, guardianship, and Medicaid eligibility. The presenters are experts in elder law who provide their contact information.
company names mentioned herein are for identification and educational purposes only and are the property of, and may be trademarks of, their respective owners.
Special Assistance Network is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that aims to connect and provide resources to the community of individuals with special needs, particularly those on the autism spectrum, to improve their quality of life. The organization seeks to educate families about useful programs and providers, provide financial planning assistance, and build a network of support resources to empower individuals with special needs. The nonprofit is led by a board of directors with relevant experience in law, communications, and advocacy for individuals with special needs.
The annual report summarizes the Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County's work and impact in 2014. Some key details:
- They helped 2,844 low-income families and individuals with legal issues.
- 79% of their clients had extremely low incomes, while 14% had very low incomes.
- They obtained over 9,600 hours of pro bono legal services valued at $3.2 million from 421 legal professionals.
- Their work focused on preventing homelessness, obtaining healthcare and income support, overcoming domestic violence, and addressing education issues.
The document summarizes the vision and work of Family Justice Centers, which aim to provide coordinated support services to victims of domestic violence and their families. It discusses the evolution of the movement from specialized interventions to co-located services. Key aspects of the Family Justice Center model include being survivor-centered, collaborative, and constantly adapting to meet needs. Initial outcomes data suggests Family Justice Centers increase safety and support for victims while reducing dropout rates from services. The document envisions expanding this model internationally and providing additional economic and social services through Family Justice Centers.
The document summarizes the annual report of Community Health Advocates (CHA), a non-profit organization that helps New Yorkers navigate the healthcare system. CHA provides free assistance to individuals, small businesses, and communities. Services include helping consumers understand and use their health insurance, resolve billing issues, and access care. CHA also educates communities about healthcare topics and provides feedback to policymakers. Since 2010, CHA has helped nearly 200,000 consumers through activities like its helpline, casework, education sessions, and advocacy.
This document discusses financial assistance programs available through the VA for veterans and their caregivers. It provides information on VA pension benefits that can help cover the costs of long-term care like nursing homes and assisted living facilities. These pensions, called Aid and Attendance or Housebound, provide up to $23,000 per year tax-free that can pay for home care, assisted living, or nursing homes. Both professional caregivers and family caregivers may receive this financial assistance. The veteran does not need to receive care at a VA facility and can choose any provider that meets their needs.
Learning Pool Social Care Seminar - Safeguarding AdultsPaul McElvaney
The document discusses adult safeguarding in Warwickshire. It covers national policy background on adult safeguarding, principles of empowerment, protection, prevention, proportionality, partnership, and accountability. It also discusses Warwickshire's work to meet demands of possible new safeguarding legislation, including producing a three-year strategy, joint training across organizations, and introducing e-learning for GPs.
This month, our executive director traveled to the world's "Most Liveable City" as awarded by The Economist Intelligence Unit in 2010. Find out where she went in the Fall 2013 Bar Foundation Newsletter!
Madison Center provided mental health services to over 17,000 individuals in 2008. The annual report highlighted several programs including child and adolescent care, adult care, older adult care, and financial information. Key accomplishments included the Youth Establishing Self-Sufficiency program assisting over 30 youth, the new 23-hour Observation Unit, and the Geropsych Institute improving lives of hundreds of seniors. Outcome studies showed Madison Center's inpatient and partial hospitalization programs had positive results and recovery rates on par or better than national averages.
Ann Fisher, the executive director of the AIDS Legal Council of Chicago (ALCC) for the past 17 years, is retiring. Under her leadership, the ALCC has helped thousands of clients with legal issues related to HIV/AIDS, expanded its services beyond just AIDS-related issues, and advocated for systemic changes to discrimination. Fisher helped transform the ALCC as effective drug treatments allowed many clients to live longer lives. She ensured the ALCC continued helping clients through new legal issues and took on issues like employment law and returning to work. Fisher also fought discrimination through impact litigation and lobbying the state legislature. She will pass the role of executive director to Thomas D. Yates as she looks forward to retirement and continuing volunteer work.
A general powerpoint used to explain the mission of Family Promise and the 5 programs that make up the organization - Interfaith Hospitality Network, Family Mentoring, Just Neighbors, Community Initiatives and Voices Uniting - which enable it to help homeless families nationwide.
Third-Year Law Student Honored for Work with Low-Income Clients - Memphis Dai...Lesley Gudehus
Betsy Prendergast, a third-year law student at the University of Memphis, received an award from the Tennessee Bar Association for her volunteer work helping low-income clients through Memphis' Community Legal Center. Prendergast began volunteering with the Community Legal Center in her first year of law school, serving as an administrative assistant and legal researcher. She has also volunteered with the University of Memphis' Elder Law Clinic, developing educational programs for senior citizens. Prendergast plans to graduate in May and ultimately start an organization similar to the Community Legal Center focused on health care access and policy issues.
NAMI Minnesota provides education, advocacy, and support for people affected by mental illness. In 2009, NAMI Minnesota saw significant growth and achievements. They provided mental health education classes to over 1,500 people, increased public awareness events like NAMIWalks that raised $236,000, and offered over 35 free support groups across the state. The passage of the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act was a major victory that will help millions of Americans with mental illness.
In addition to the standards set by the Missouri Supreme Court, the American Bar Association set even more detailed standards in 2003 for attorneys who would serve in this fashion as a quasi-judicial arm of a court.
Questions remain as to whether any GALs in St. Louis County are even aware of this document.
The document provides information about tapping into home equity to pay for aging in place. It discusses the challenges of aging in place, including health issues that make living independently difficult, home safety concerns, isolation, and the high costs of supportive services. It outlines options for using home equity through short-term loans for immediate needs or longer-term loans like reverse mortgages. Reverse mortgages can provide a lump sum or line of credit but also have costs and risks to consider. The document aims to help older homeowners understand their options and decide if tapping home equity makes financial sense for their individual situation.
Legacy Health led a collaboration of six health care organizations that invested $21.5 million to address housing, homelessness, and health care in their community by supporting 382 new housing units. The organizations did this because studies have shown that stable housing is important for good health, and achieving their mission of good health for the community requires adequate housing for those in need. The initiative provides housing for those challenged with addiction, behavioral health issues, or severe economic distress, and supports the community's health and economy by helping people improve their lives and become productive citizens.
A lecture given to year 1 on a BA in Community and Social Care. It explains that the myriad of paperwork about safeguarding really boil down to 'tell someone who can act'
Family promise of greater orlando's training powerpoint 2013familypromiseorlando
Family Promise of Greater Orlando provides an orientation for volunteers serving in its Interfaith Hospitality Network program. The orientation covers:
- An overview of Family Promise and its programs including the Interfaith Hospitality Network.
- Why the Interfaith Hospitality Network model is an effective way to help homeless families in the community.
- Guidelines and procedures for hosting families at congregations including volunteer responsibilities.
- Details of the daily routine for guest families and volunteer opportunities.
In this webinar, Dr. Nora Baladerian, licensed clinical psychologist, discusses:
- The Do's and Don'ts of having sex
- Different kinds of sexuality
- Possible outcomes of having sex
- When, where and with whom it's OK to have sex
In this webinar, Katie Hornberger, disability rights attorney and the Director of the Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy (OCRA) at Disability Rights California, will talk about:
* Regional centers’ requirement that you access your private insurance for certain services,
* What to do if your insurer denies coverage for an autism-related service
* Co-insurance, co-payments, and deductibles
Building Our Future -- Family Hearing Day, January 22, 2014ctdownsyndrome
This is background information that explains the importance of the Hearing regarding services for people with disabilities in Connecticut scheduled for January 22nd, 2014.
The document outlines a plan to launch a website called KidsintheMiddle.org.uk in 2014 to provide online support and resources for children experiencing parental separation. Around 250,000 children in the UK are affected by parental separation each year, which can be traumatic and damaging, especially without proper support. Previous online support services for these children have closed due to issues with sustainability. The new website aims to connect children with peer support and counseling resources through an existing online platform, while also providing information to help children and parents understand the experience and impacts of separation. Founding partners including family lawyers and mediators have pledged funding and support to help launch and promote the initiative.
This document is a newsletter from EVE, an organization that provides shelter and support for victims of domestic violence. It includes a calendar of upcoming events, information about EVE's services and locations, a message from the executive director, and thank you messages to donors and volunteers. It discusses EVE's work with victims of abuse who are age 50 and older through a collaborative community response team.
U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Section Report on Violations Against ...StLouisCountyFamilyC
On July 31, 2015, the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Section released findings that the St. Louis County Family Court fails to provide constitutionally required due process for children accused of being delinquent, in violation of children’s rights under the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments.
Specifically, the DOJ found that the St. Louis County Family Court fails to provide adequate representation for children in delinquency proceedings, fails to adequately protect children’s privilege against self-incrimination, fails to provide adequate probable cause determinations to children facing delinquency charges, fails to adequately consider probable cause before “certifying” a child to be criminally tried in adult criminal court, fails to ensure that children’s guilty pleas are entered knowingly and voluntarily, in violation of children’s rights, and maintains an organizational structure that is rife with conflicts of interest, is contrary to separation of powers principles and that deprives children of adequate due process.
The Department of Justice also found that the St. Louis County Family Court fails to provide equal protection under law for accused African-American children at key decision points within the system. The DOJ found that the court violates the Fourteenth Amendment by treating Black children differently, even after controlling for such factors as gender, age, risk and the severity of the allegation involved.
Продаётся дом-усадьба в уникальном месте Рязанского края.. Столовая, камин, русская печь для приготовления еды, теннисный корт, АОГВ, сауна, небольшой естественный пруд.
This presentation discusses a university's campus, campuses, hospitals, and uniforms. It was presented by Jorelyn Joy Llanes Vidamo and focused on key facilities and dress codes associated with the university.
This document provides weather forecasts and lottery numbers for various cities in Alberta, Canada. It forecasts temperatures, windchill, and sky conditions for Grande Prairie, Jasper, Banff, Edmonton, Red Deer, Calgary, Fort McMurray, and Lethbridge for today and the next few days. It also lists the winning lottery numbers for Lotto Max, Western Max, and Pick 3.
This month, our executive director traveled to the world's "Most Liveable City" as awarded by The Economist Intelligence Unit in 2010. Find out where she went in the Fall 2013 Bar Foundation Newsletter!
Madison Center provided mental health services to over 17,000 individuals in 2008. The annual report highlighted several programs including child and adolescent care, adult care, older adult care, and financial information. Key accomplishments included the Youth Establishing Self-Sufficiency program assisting over 30 youth, the new 23-hour Observation Unit, and the Geropsych Institute improving lives of hundreds of seniors. Outcome studies showed Madison Center's inpatient and partial hospitalization programs had positive results and recovery rates on par or better than national averages.
Ann Fisher, the executive director of the AIDS Legal Council of Chicago (ALCC) for the past 17 years, is retiring. Under her leadership, the ALCC has helped thousands of clients with legal issues related to HIV/AIDS, expanded its services beyond just AIDS-related issues, and advocated for systemic changes to discrimination. Fisher helped transform the ALCC as effective drug treatments allowed many clients to live longer lives. She ensured the ALCC continued helping clients through new legal issues and took on issues like employment law and returning to work. Fisher also fought discrimination through impact litigation and lobbying the state legislature. She will pass the role of executive director to Thomas D. Yates as she looks forward to retirement and continuing volunteer work.
A general powerpoint used to explain the mission of Family Promise and the 5 programs that make up the organization - Interfaith Hospitality Network, Family Mentoring, Just Neighbors, Community Initiatives and Voices Uniting - which enable it to help homeless families nationwide.
Third-Year Law Student Honored for Work with Low-Income Clients - Memphis Dai...Lesley Gudehus
Betsy Prendergast, a third-year law student at the University of Memphis, received an award from the Tennessee Bar Association for her volunteer work helping low-income clients through Memphis' Community Legal Center. Prendergast began volunteering with the Community Legal Center in her first year of law school, serving as an administrative assistant and legal researcher. She has also volunteered with the University of Memphis' Elder Law Clinic, developing educational programs for senior citizens. Prendergast plans to graduate in May and ultimately start an organization similar to the Community Legal Center focused on health care access and policy issues.
NAMI Minnesota provides education, advocacy, and support for people affected by mental illness. In 2009, NAMI Minnesota saw significant growth and achievements. They provided mental health education classes to over 1,500 people, increased public awareness events like NAMIWalks that raised $236,000, and offered over 35 free support groups across the state. The passage of the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act was a major victory that will help millions of Americans with mental illness.
In addition to the standards set by the Missouri Supreme Court, the American Bar Association set even more detailed standards in 2003 for attorneys who would serve in this fashion as a quasi-judicial arm of a court.
Questions remain as to whether any GALs in St. Louis County are even aware of this document.
The document provides information about tapping into home equity to pay for aging in place. It discusses the challenges of aging in place, including health issues that make living independently difficult, home safety concerns, isolation, and the high costs of supportive services. It outlines options for using home equity through short-term loans for immediate needs or longer-term loans like reverse mortgages. Reverse mortgages can provide a lump sum or line of credit but also have costs and risks to consider. The document aims to help older homeowners understand their options and decide if tapping home equity makes financial sense for their individual situation.
Legacy Health led a collaboration of six health care organizations that invested $21.5 million to address housing, homelessness, and health care in their community by supporting 382 new housing units. The organizations did this because studies have shown that stable housing is important for good health, and achieving their mission of good health for the community requires adequate housing for those in need. The initiative provides housing for those challenged with addiction, behavioral health issues, or severe economic distress, and supports the community's health and economy by helping people improve their lives and become productive citizens.
A lecture given to year 1 on a BA in Community and Social Care. It explains that the myriad of paperwork about safeguarding really boil down to 'tell someone who can act'
Family promise of greater orlando's training powerpoint 2013familypromiseorlando
Family Promise of Greater Orlando provides an orientation for volunteers serving in its Interfaith Hospitality Network program. The orientation covers:
- An overview of Family Promise and its programs including the Interfaith Hospitality Network.
- Why the Interfaith Hospitality Network model is an effective way to help homeless families in the community.
- Guidelines and procedures for hosting families at congregations including volunteer responsibilities.
- Details of the daily routine for guest families and volunteer opportunities.
In this webinar, Dr. Nora Baladerian, licensed clinical psychologist, discusses:
- The Do's and Don'ts of having sex
- Different kinds of sexuality
- Possible outcomes of having sex
- When, where and with whom it's OK to have sex
In this webinar, Katie Hornberger, disability rights attorney and the Director of the Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy (OCRA) at Disability Rights California, will talk about:
* Regional centers’ requirement that you access your private insurance for certain services,
* What to do if your insurer denies coverage for an autism-related service
* Co-insurance, co-payments, and deductibles
Building Our Future -- Family Hearing Day, January 22, 2014ctdownsyndrome
This is background information that explains the importance of the Hearing regarding services for people with disabilities in Connecticut scheduled for January 22nd, 2014.
The document outlines a plan to launch a website called KidsintheMiddle.org.uk in 2014 to provide online support and resources for children experiencing parental separation. Around 250,000 children in the UK are affected by parental separation each year, which can be traumatic and damaging, especially without proper support. Previous online support services for these children have closed due to issues with sustainability. The new website aims to connect children with peer support and counseling resources through an existing online platform, while also providing information to help children and parents understand the experience and impacts of separation. Founding partners including family lawyers and mediators have pledged funding and support to help launch and promote the initiative.
This document is a newsletter from EVE, an organization that provides shelter and support for victims of domestic violence. It includes a calendar of upcoming events, information about EVE's services and locations, a message from the executive director, and thank you messages to donors and volunteers. It discusses EVE's work with victims of abuse who are age 50 and older through a collaborative community response team.
U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Section Report on Violations Against ...StLouisCountyFamilyC
On July 31, 2015, the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Section released findings that the St. Louis County Family Court fails to provide constitutionally required due process for children accused of being delinquent, in violation of children’s rights under the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments.
Specifically, the DOJ found that the St. Louis County Family Court fails to provide adequate representation for children in delinquency proceedings, fails to adequately protect children’s privilege against self-incrimination, fails to provide adequate probable cause determinations to children facing delinquency charges, fails to adequately consider probable cause before “certifying” a child to be criminally tried in adult criminal court, fails to ensure that children’s guilty pleas are entered knowingly and voluntarily, in violation of children’s rights, and maintains an organizational structure that is rife with conflicts of interest, is contrary to separation of powers principles and that deprives children of adequate due process.
The Department of Justice also found that the St. Louis County Family Court fails to provide equal protection under law for accused African-American children at key decision points within the system. The DOJ found that the court violates the Fourteenth Amendment by treating Black children differently, even after controlling for such factors as gender, age, risk and the severity of the allegation involved.
Продаётся дом-усадьба в уникальном месте Рязанского края.. Столовая, камин, русская печь для приготовления еды, теннисный корт, АОГВ, сауна, небольшой естественный пруд.
This presentation discusses a university's campus, campuses, hospitals, and uniforms. It was presented by Jorelyn Joy Llanes Vidamo and focused on key facilities and dress codes associated with the university.
This document provides weather forecasts and lottery numbers for various cities in Alberta, Canada. It forecasts temperatures, windchill, and sky conditions for Grande Prairie, Jasper, Banff, Edmonton, Red Deer, Calgary, Fort McMurray, and Lethbridge for today and the next few days. It also lists the winning lottery numbers for Lotto Max, Western Max, and Pick 3.
This document summarizes the biographies and work of Elihu Katz and Jay Blumler, two theorists who developed the uses and gratifications theory of media. The theory proposes that people use media to fulfill certain needs, such as cognitive needs to understand concepts, affective needs for pleasure or entertainment, personal integrative needs for self-esteem, and tension release needs to relieve stress. Katz and Blumler published a paper in 1974 outlining these four categories of needs that drive media use. The document provides two examples of modern media that fulfill different needs.
Volcanoes form when magma from deep within the earth rises up through cracks in the crust and erupts. Pressure builds as gases become trapped in the magma, and when it is released the magma violently explodes out of the volcano in an eruption. There are three main types of volcanoes: shield volcanoes which are broad and low formed from slow lava flows, cinder cone volcanoes which are steep with ash and rock shot high into the air and fallen back around the vent, and composite volcanoes which have steep symmetrical cones formed from layers of molten rock and ash piled on top of each other like layers in a cake.
Прелесть старых районов центральной части Рязани заключается в спокойной размеренной жизни внутри тихих уютных двориков. Здесь нет многоэтажек, на детской площадке не паркуются автомобили, соседи знают друг друга в лицо, а развитая инфраструктура находится в шаговой доступности.
This short document promotes the creation of presentations using Haiku Deck on SlideShare. It includes two stock photos and text suggesting the reader may be inspired to create their own Haiku Deck presentation. A call to action is given to get started making a presentation on SlideShare.
This advertisement promotes a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox LS AWD vehicle for sale at Pike Wheaton Chevrolet in Red Deer. It is offering 0% financing for 84 months on the vehicle which is priced at $28,995, reduced from the original price of $30,585. The vehicle has features like air conditioning, tilt steering, cruise control, and power windows and locks. It also has a 5-star crash rating and estimated fuel efficiency of 8L/100km. Only 2 of these vehicles are left in stock.
Nagendra Moram has over 5 years of experience in railway signaling projects. He has a B.Tech in ECE and skills in C language, Windows, and MS Office. He received training in Seoul Metro systems. Nagendra has experience planning, testing, and commissioning signaling systems including interlockings, axle counters, and point machines. He has worked as a Testing Engineer for E2E Rail and as a Site Engineer for VNR Infrastructures on projects like doubling the Guntakal-Raichur railway line.
The Volunteer Legal Services Corporation (VLSC) provides legal aid to over 2,000 low-income residents in Alameda County annually who cannot afford legal assistance. VLSC relies on donations from the Alameda County Bar Foundation and volunteer attorneys to operate clinics and connect clients to pro bono legal help with issues like domestic violence, housing, and family law. VLSC aims to ensure all community members can access the legal system regardless of their economic status.
Stronger Legal Protections and Better Financial Protections for SeniorsStephen Unsworth
With a growing number of people filling the role of caregivers, the need has never been greater. Many have nowhere to turn off for guidance, even when they wish to ensure a loved one's needs and wishes are met.
This document summarizes 10 common estate planning mistakes that women make. It discusses how Michellene O. Davis, executive vice president of corporate affairs for Barnabus Health, was motivated to get her estate planning in order after experiencing several family deaths in a short period of time, including her father and sister. The document then outlines the 10 most common estate planning mistakes women make, such as not having a will, power of attorney, or living trust. It stresses the importance of having an up-to-date estate plan to protect assets and make your final wishes clear for your family.
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) programs began in Seattle in the 1970s and have since expanded across the US to advocate for abused and neglected children in court. CASA volunteers are trained community members who investigate cases and make recommendations to judges to help ensure children's safety, well-being and permanent homes. There are now over 900 CASA programs serving over 70,000 children annually.
KLS reviews 2017 on a statewide level. KLS illustrates the impact that legal services has on the residents of the State of Kansas. Legal Services Corporation should be proud of the work KLS does to increase access to justice.
Administering a decedent’s estate involves collecting and managing their assets, paying debts and distributing remaining assets to beneficiaries. Other legal options exist which may be far superior to a will.
Seniors and patients coping with chronic or life-threatening illnesses often face not just medical challenges but also overwhelming financial costs that can lead to bankruptcy. While health insurance and savings may not cover all treatment and living expenses. HOPE SETTLEMENTS was created to provide various forms of free financial support services to help improve patients' quality of life and relieve distress, such as connecting them with nonprofit organizations, private foundations, or corporations that can help with resources. They also evaluate patients' immediate needs and act as advocates to find the best options, which could potentially include a viatical or life insurance settlement that provides a large cash payment to qualified individuals.
Self Named Elder Law Specialist by TCCLES - Memphis Daily NewsLesley Gudehus
William King Self Jr. is an attorney at Apperson, Crump & Maxwell PLC who specializes in elder law. He has been designated an elder law specialist by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization. Self's elder law practice focuses on estate planning, long-term care, Medicaid planning, conservatorships, special needs trusts, and estate administration. One of the most satisfying parts of Self's job is putting his clients' minds at ease.
This document discusses Janie's journey of self-discovery in Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. It analyzes Janie's three marriages and how each husband affected her quest to find her own identity and independence. While her marriages provided economic security, they also suppressed her ability to express herself. By her third marriage to Tea Cake, Janie gains more confidence and learns the value of speaking up and remaining silent on her own terms. The analysis examines how Janie progresses from a passive character to one who finds her own voice.
We look forward to meeting you at the "Different Path Seminar" hosted by the Law Office of Matt Sossi. At our seminar we will be talking about how we can provide a "team based approach" to resolving and minimizing conflict.
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1. Attorney of the Month
Stephanie Bivens
Attorney of the Month
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2. Attorney of the Month
Stephanie
Bivens
Experience. Knowledge. Compassion.
“I
got really lucky,” declares
attorney Stephanie Bivens,
founder of Bivens & Asso-
ciates, P.L.L.C., a practice
dedicated to elder law, estate planning and
special needs. “When I started law school I
had intended to provide my pro bono ser-
vice hours working for the elderly. At the
time, I had no idea that I could focus my
career on elder law. I got really lucky ac-
tually; sometimes your life path finds you
and sometimes, you find it along the way.”
Contrary to her statement, it seems that
luck has little to do with this accomplished
lawyer’s success. Not only is she a dedi-
cated steward of the law, but Bivens’ clients
describe her as warm, caring and sincerely
interested in their lives. Navigating the
murky and often turbulent waters of health
" ... sometimes
your life path
finds you
sometimes, you
find it along
the way."
By Susan Cushing
care, fraud, finances, and myriad other
concerns facing seniors, Bivens first and
foremost provides a very personal touch.
Stephanie A. Bivens, Esq. C.E.L.A. is a
Phoenix native who graduated from Ari-
zona State University, is certified as an el-
der law attorney by the National Elder Law
Foundation and accredited by the State Bar
of Arizona. Choosing an area of expertise
that covers not only elder law but also, spe-
cial needs, estate planning, probate and
guardianship/conservatorship, Bivens’ fo-
cus has been on protecting and providing
a capable voice for those who need it most.
“It wasn’t until I was out of law school
and working for a very large firm in Phoe-
nix, doing general civil litigation and
insurance defense work, that I actually
started considering what I would most en-
and
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3. "There are very few attorneys practicing in this
particular area, and I'm proud to be one of the most
tenured in Arizona."
joy doing,” she explains. “I ended up leav-
ing that firm and going into elder law and
haven’t looked back.”
Now with 20 years under her belt, Biv-
ens remains one of less than 500 attorneys
nationwide, certified by the Elder Law
Foundation. While two decades ago Bivens
followed her heart and interests into this
somewhat obscure specialty, today, with
the ever-expanding growth of the senior
population, this is a niche that has sud-
denly begun to explode. In fact, it’s only
in recent years that this specialty has been
added to the roster of studies in most law
schools.
“I’m something of a dinosaur,” she notes
with a laugh. “Really, there are very few
attorneys currently practicing in this par-
ticular area, and I’m proud to be one of the
most tenured in Arizona.”
What is Elder Law?
Although certainly not new, the practice
of elder law does not have the same brand
recognition as say, criminal, divorce or
corporate law practices. Actually, many of
the services provided by Bivens & Associ-
ates, P.L.L.C. cut across several more tradi-
tional areas of law, but may be approached
differently with regard to age and situation
of their clientele.
“A significant portion of our elder law
practice involves rendering advice in such
areas as long-term care insurance, Medi-
care, veterans benefits and Medicaid (Ari-
zona Long Term Care System),” Bivens
explains. “It often comes as a surprise to
families that Medicare does not pay for
long-term care such as non-medical home
care, adult day care, assisted living, mem-
ory care or skilled nursing, beyond 100
days. Paying for such extended options
can quickly exhaust savings and even put
families in financial ruin.
“We can analyze a client’s options and
help make the best decisions,” she contin-
ues. “Hundreds of families have turned to
us when they are dealing with the endless
red tape of applying for benefits to pay for
care, or safeguarding loved ones so they do
not end up out of money and out of op-
tions. We can help find solutions for legal
problems and financial frustrations, as well
as find quality support and services.”
And, while it’s always best to plan ahead
for such situations, Bivens emphasizes that
it’s never too late to reach out. Whether
planning in advance or facing an imme-
diate crisis, clear and compassionate legal
advice is the best option.
Bivens also prepares estate plans for per-
sons of any age, but with her senior clien-
tele, brings real-world experience to pro-
vide practical solutions to unique issues of
aging, such as incapacity. In addition, she
frequently represents agents and trustees,
handling medical and financial matters for
aging family members.
Special Needs
One of the most frightening prospects
for parents of special needs children is the
looming question, “What happens when
I’m gone?” Taking steps to ensure that lov-
ing and proper care continues can be al-
most overwhelming. Add on working out
complicated details through frustrating
government bureaucracies and one can see
that it’s virtually more than an average citi-
zen can maneuver. Indeed, anyone who ac-
tively serves as a caretaker or advocate for
a loved one with special needs must face
tremendous anxiety wondering, “Who will
provide this same level of concern once I’m
no longer here?”
The answer is as complex as the situation
itself.
“There are so many things to consider
in these situations,” Bivens confirms. “De-
pending on the loved one’s situation, age,
and so on, there must be provisions so that
he or she does not lose whatever govern-
ment benefits they are currently receiving.
Frequently, we’re drafting trusts, so that
the parent’s money may be used to supple-
ment care but not disqualify the loved one
from help that is already being received.
Essentially, our goal is to provide the best
of both worlds, public and private benefits.
“In other cases we’re working with per-
sonal injury attorneys who have a plaintiff
who is disabled,” she continues. “Now that
plaintiff is going to come into a financial
settlement and if they receive those funds
directly or outright, it could cause them to
lose public benefits, so we prepare a special
needs trust to ensure lawsuit settlements
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4. At a
Glance
Bivens & Associates, P.L.L.C.
5020 East Shea Blvd., Suite 100
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 922-1010
www.bivenslaw.com
Practice Areas
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Special Needs Planning
Education
Juris Doctor, Arizona State University,
1996
Bachelor of Science in Business
Adminstration, Arizona State
University
Certifications
Certified Elder Law Attorney,
National Academy of Elder Law
Attorneys, 2016-Present
Professional Memberships
National Academy of Elder Law
Attorneys
State Bar of Arizona, Elder Law,
Mental Health and Special Needs
Planning Sections
Arizona Fiduciary Association
Arizona Women Lawyers Association
Maricopa County Bar Association
National Academy of Elder Law
Attorneys, Arizona Chapter
Community Involvement
Preferred Association Senior Referral
Specialist in Arizona, Board of
Directors
East Valley Adult Resources
Foundation, Board of Directors
Alzheimer's Association, Annual Walk
to End Alzheimer's Team
Hobbies
Travel
Outdoor Sports
Favorite Quote
"The fear of flying inhibits soaring."
- Anonymous
help rather than hurt.”
In what is described by Bivens as es-
sentially a “soup to nuts” menu of legal
services, she and her associates provide
very specific and personalized options to
suit every situation. Years of experience
navigating the labyrinth of rights, benefits,
and unique circumstances facing those
with special needs, makes them supremely
qualified to resolve virtually any problem.
“We often collaborate with other law
firms,” says Bivens, “and just handle per-
haps the one aspect of the case in light of
the special needs because that is what we
have become exceptionally well-versed in
understanding and dealing with on a day-
to-day basis.”
A Growing Practice
Bivens’ firm is currently home to four
other very gifted and highly qualified at-
torneys, including Charlotte Johnson,
Robin Cochran Kruger, Letty Segovia and
Megan Selvey. The demands for their very
special services are growing by leaps and
bounds. So much so, that in addition to
significantly expanding their offices, they
are actively seeking additional attorneys
and staff to accommodate the growing cli-
entele.
“The population that we serve is only
growing,” says Bivens. “Boomers are boom-
ing, the older population is living longer,
and special needs population seems to be
multiplying as well. Those individuals and
families that we serve are growing by num-
bers that are just staggering so we decided
that we are going to expand our office so
that we can help more people.”
Bivens & Associates, P.L.L.C. is a tight-
knit group of like-minded individuals who
bring to the table not only professional in-
tegrity and expertise, but also compassion-
ate hearts. This family-like atmosphere is
only enhanced by the actual relatives on
staff, including Bivens’ husband, John Biv-
ens, III, as well as sister-in-law and broth-
er-in-law Rebecca and Robert Stowe.
“What we do is really more defined by
the clients we help than the exact law we
practice,” says Bivens. “We practice in al-
most any area you can think of. We prac-
tice in administrative law, draft estate plans
and special needs trusts, and we’re often in
court dealing with guardianship, conser-
vatorship, probate, trust administration,
and related litigation matters. Our clients
range from individuals, licensed fiducia-
ries, county and tribal fiduciary offices to
large banks, trust companies and financial
institutions.”
For such a seemingly specialized niche,
Stephanie Bivens casts a wide net and a
long shadow of support and comfort for
thousands of Arizona families.
“The
population
we serve
is only
growing.”
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