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  • Ep. 112: Part 2: End of Life Planning – the story of Barbara Mancini

    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 death of her father, Joseph Yourshaw.

    On the eve of the release of her book, Cruel Death, Heartless Aftermath, National Director of ElderLawAnswers, Rebecca Hobbs, speaks with Barbara Mancini regarding her experience caring for her father at the end of his life, and the year-long prosecution she endured for handing him his prescribed morphine. Podcast Guest: Barbara Mancini, RN, MSN | Author

    27 min
  • Ep. 110: Part 2 of 2: Conversations Elder Law Attorneys Need to Be Having with our Baby Boom and Gen-X Clients

    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 how attorneys can help clients discover employer/employee benefits related to long-term care and chat about how Baby Boom and Gen-X women are still behind the 8-ball when it comes to finances as well as what can be done to help. 

    Podcast Guest: Cathy Sikorski, Esq. | Author and Elder Law Attorney

    24 min
  • Ep 109: Part 1: Conversations Attorneys Need to Be Having with our Baby Boom and Gen-X Clients
    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 about Cathy Sikorski: Corner Office Books released Cathy's second book, which premiered as #1 on Amazon: "Who Moved My Teeth?" a practical and legal guide for adults and caregivers.  She has been featured on the Huffington Post, AARP and is a She Source expert for the Women's Media Center (WMC) in Washington, D.C. Podcast Guest: Cathy Sikorski, Esq. | Author and Elder Law Attorney
    25 min
  • Episode 108: Time Management and Finding Balance
    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. William H. Cosby (retiral). As a wife, mom, attorney, activists, and community leader, hear Ms. Feden's tricks to time management. Ms. Feden discusses the importance of prioritizing, saying "no", and asking for help.
    Podcast Guest: Kristen M. Gibbons Feden | Attorney at Stradley Ronon of Philadelphia, PA and former A.D.A in Montgomery County
    26 min
  • Episode 107: How to Spot and Prevent Elder Abuse
    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. William H. Cosby (retiral). Listen to Kristen as she discusses signs of Elder Abuse that Elder Law Attorneys should be aware of. She also addresses ways Elder Law Attorneys can help to prevent Elder Abuse and what we should do when we spot the signs of abuse.
    Podcast Guest: Kristen M. Gibbons Feden | Attorney at Stradley Ronon of Philadelphia, PA and former A.D.A in Montgomery County
    26 min
  • Episode 106: Providing Excellent Customer Service
    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 staff. Adrean also speaks about thinking-outside of the box and making your law offices more creative. Podcast Guest: Adrean Turner | Certified Career Coach & Business Consultant
    24 min
  • Ep 105 - Building a Team for Your Law Office
    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 right employees for your elder law practice.
    Podcast Guest: Adrean Turner | Certified Career Coach & Business Consultant
    24 min
  • Ep 104 - Keeping Your Clients Happy
    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, LLP
    28 min
  • Ep 103 - The Art of the Initial Consultation
    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, LLP
    24 min

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