Attorney Ethan Welch had his blog Should I Share My Estate Planning Information with My Family featured in the Senior Living tab for The Morning Journal’s July Edition. Ethan states “there is no right or wrong answer when it comes to sharing estate plan information, and some approaches may work better than others”.
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Attorney Ethan Welch Featured in Independence Jewish News
Attorney Ethan Welch was featured in the Independence Jewish News article Guardianship important when dealing with disabled individual where he discussed what being legally competent means and how the courts award guardianships.
Congratulations Attorney Ethan Welch
We are pleased to announce that Attorney Ethan Welch has been promoted to shareholder and a member of the board of directors. Ethan started with Hickman & Lowder in 2017 and focuses on elder law, Medicaid and special needs planning.
Special Education Advocate Mary Jo O’Neill Guest on Tests and the Rest Podcast
Special Education Advocate Mary Jo O’Neill was a special guest on the Tests and the Rest podcast where she discussed navigating an IEP or 504 Plan.
Applied Behavior Analysis
We recently welcomed Rachel Avner Torrance of Accessing Abilities Behavioral and Educational Consulting to our Independence office to discuss Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with a small group of parents. She spoke to us about the importance of a proper and thorough functional behavioral assessment in developing a positive behavior plan. Here are some of our key takeaways: ABA is a…
Why Do I Need a Will and What Happens if I Don’t Have One?
Do you understand the value of a Last Will and Testament and how it can protect you and your loved ones from future legal problems and confusion? This presentation will provide you with a basic knowledge of estate planning, surrogate decision-making, options for...
When Roles Reverse
How do you talk with your parents about concerns regarding their frailty? How will they react when you share your observations? What do they really need? How will you know which resources are the “good” ones? In this session, you will earn about elder issues, family...
Making the Transition: What to Consider When Considering a Move to Independent or Assisted Living
Why would I move? When would I move? Where would I move? How would I move? If you are contemplating a move from your current residence into the world of senior housing, this informal discussion about your options and how to get from “here” to “there” may be...
Keeping Secrets: Maintaining Client Confidentiality, Avoiding Liability (1 CE)
Many professionals have access to personal information about their clients. To whom may you disclose such information? How do you respond to a subpoena? What is your “duty to warn?” Are there any exceptions to the privacy rules? In this session, we will review...
Civil Commitment (1 CE)
The civil commitment process allows for involuntary placement of individuals in a psychiatric hospital or other appropriate setting. It is an effective tool in helping mentally ill persons who may otherwise not receive appropriate treatment. This session will address...