ElderLawAnswers for Attorneys is the leading provider of web-based practice development tools for elder law attorneys, we help firms reach clients with tools designed by elder law attorneys for elder law attorneys. Host Rebecca Hobbs is the National Director of Elder Law Answers and a practicing Elder Law Attorney in the Philadelphia area. In each episode of ElderLawAnswers for Attorneys we will chat with leading experts in the fields of elder law, marketing, and practice development.
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Episode 122. ElderLawAnswers National Director Rebecca A. Hobbs speaks with Brittany Maynard’s husband, Dan Diaz, who talks about his advocacy work for right-to-die laws. Brittany Maynard transformed the conversation about death with dignity after she learned that she had terminal brain cancer and bravely decided to share her story with the world t…
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Episode 121. After being diagnosed with terminal brain cancer in 2014, Brittany Maynard made headlines when she decided to use medication to end her own life at the age of 29. ElderLawAnswers National Director Rebecca A. Hobbs speaks with Brittany’s husband, Dan Diaz, to share the story of Brittany. “My dream is that every terminally ill American h…
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In this episode, National Director of ElderLawAnswers, Rebecca Hobbs, speaks with Mark W. Worthington, Senior Counsel at Special Needs Law Group of Massachusetts, P.C. on the SECURE Act. Mark provides a helpful overview of the SECURE Act and the key changes in the law. From the new default ten (10) year rule to who qualifies as an “eligible designa…
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In this episode, National Director of ElderLawAnswers, Rebecca Hobbs, speaks with Mark W. Worthington, Senior Counsel at Special Needs Law Group of Massachusetts, P.C. on the SECURE Act. Mark provides a helpful overview of the SECURE Act and the key changes in the law. From the new default ten (10) year rule to who qualifies as an “eligible designa…
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Rebecca Hobbs talks with Bobby Schindler about his charitable foundation. Bobby's sister, Terri Schiavo, was the subject of the controversial right-to-die case from 1990 to 2005.توسط ElderLawAnswers for Attorneys
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Rebecca Hobbs talks with Bobby Schindler, whose sister Terri Schiavo was the subject of the controversial right-to-die case from 1990 to 2005,توسط ElderLawAnswers for Attorneys
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Episode 116 - Guest: Dari Pogach, Staff Attorney, ABA Commission on Law and Aging American Bar Association In this episode, National Director of ElderLawAnswers, Rebecca Hobbs, continues her conversation with Dari Pogach, staff attorney for the ABA Commision on Law and Aging on Guardianship reform in the United States. Dari discusses legislative tr…
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Episode 115: Guardianship Challenges and Reform (part 1) Guest: Dari Pogach, Staff Attorney, ABA Commission on Law and Aging American Bar Association In this episode, Dari Pogach, staff attorney for the ABA Commision on Law and Aging speaks with National Director of Elder Law Answers, Rebecca Hobbs, on issues and challenges that states are facing w…
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Communication Strategies for Attorneys When Representing or Interviewing Clients with Dementia
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Episode 114: In this episode Teepa Snow joins National Director of ElderLawAnswers for Attorney’s Rebecca A. Hobbs to discuss interview and communication skills that elder law attorneys should be well versed in and should utilize when working with a client that has dementia. Teepa provides practical tips on environmental factors such as noise, ligh…
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Guest: Teepa Snow, Today’s Voice for Dementia. Teepa Snow, is one of the world’s leading advocates and educators for individuals living with Dementia. In this episode Teepa Snow joins National Director of ElderLawAnswers for Attorney’s Rebecca A. Hobbs in a thought provoking and refreshingly honest discussion on Dementia. Teepa founded Positive App…
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Barbara Mancini, RN, MSN. Barbara Mancini, a Philadelphia nurse was arrested in February 2013 for giving her 93-year-old terminally ill father his prescribed morphine at his request. Barbara was charged under a Pennsylvania state law that makes it illegal to assist in suicide. Her exoneration on February 12,2014 came one year to the day after the d…
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Rebecca talks with Barbara Mancini, a Pennsylvania nurse, who was prosecuted — and eventually acquitted — for her aging father’s death.توسط ElderLawAnswers for Attorneys
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Ep. 110: Part 2 of 2: Conversations Elder Law Attorneys Need to Be Having with our Baby Boom and Gen-X Clients
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In this episode, National Director of ElderLawAnswers, Rebecca Hobbs, continues her conversation with Elder Law Attorney and author Cathy Sikorski on the Long-Term Care Crisis that Baby Boom and Gen-X clients are facing. Cathy and Rebecca discuss her book "Who Moved My Teeth?" a practical and legal guide for adults and caregivers. They also discuss…
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Ep 109: Part 1: Conversations Attorneys Need to Be Having with our Baby Boom and Gen-X Clients
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In this episode, National Director of ElderLawAnswers, Rebecca Hobbs, speaks with Elder Law Attorney and author Cathy Sikorski on the Long-Term Care Crisis that Baby Boom and Gen-X clients are facing. They discuss the "tsunami of legal, practical and financial issues" and how elder law attorneys can best educate their clients on these issues. More …
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In this episode, Rebecca Hobbs speaks with Attorney Kristen M. Gibbons Feden. Ms. Feden is a nationally acclaimed litigator and the former Captain of the Elder Abuse and Domestic Violence Units at the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office in Pennsylvania. Ms. Feden is best known for her successful prosecution of Bill Cosby in Commonwealth v.…
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In this episode, Rebecca Hobbs speaks with Attorney Kristen M. Gibbons Feden. Ms. Feden is a nationally acclaimed litigator and the former Captain of the Elder Abuse and Domestic Violence Units at the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office in Pennsylvania. Ms. Feden is best known for her successful prosecution of Bill Cosby in Commonwealth v.…
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National Director of ElderLawAnswers, Rebecca Hobbs speaks with Adrean Turner, Author, Certified Career Coach, Speaker, Professional Development Trainer and Business Consultant on how you can train your law office staff to provide excellent customer service to your elder law clients. They discuss leadership effectiveness and how to inspire your sta…
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Adrean Turner, Author, Certified Career Coach, Speaker, Professional Development Trainer and Business Consultant speaks with National Director of ElderLawAnswers, Rebecca Hobbs on building a successful team for your law practice. They discuss resolving conflict between employees, promoting collaboration, and how to make sure you are hiring the righ…
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Rebecca is joined by former consultant and actor Mark Gilfix, a trusts and estates attorney, to discuss devices to keep your clients happy.Podcast Guest: Mark Gilfix, Esq. | Gilfix & La Poll Associates, LLPتوسط ElderLawAnswers for Attorneys
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Rebecca is joined by former consultant and actor Mark Gilfix, a trusts and estates attorney, to discuss the nuts and bolts of an initial client consultation.Podcast Guest: Mark Gilfix, Esq. | Gilfix & La Poll Associates, LLPتوسط ElderLawAnswers for Attorneys
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In this episode, National Director of ElderLawAnswers, Rebecca Hobbs, continues her discussion with marketing expert, Stacy Clark, focusing on the importance of building a referral network. Stacy discusses expanding your network and building a team to service your client in the best possible way.Podcast Guest: Stacy Clark | Stacy Clark Marketing…
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In this episode, marketing expert Stacy Clark discusses tips for growing your elder law business. She discusses effective marketing and important characteristics of rainmakers. Stacy provides advice on simple questions to ask clients to identify where you should be marketing. Stacy also addresses how to make sure your clients feel like they are the…
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