Special Education Advocate Mary Jo O’Neill and young adult author Carolee Dean discuss Carolee’s new book; Story Frames for Teaching Literacy: Enhancing Student Learning Through the Power of Storytelling. Mary Joe wrote the chapter on “Advocating for Students: The Family Story”.
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Aging with a Plan: Care During a COVID Era Webinar
Attorney David Banas and Care Coordinator Janelle Leonard teamed up with McGregor Senior living, discussing today’s reality of estate planning and care as you age. They talked about communication with family, legal options, living arrangements and more.
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Spring Virtual Coffee & Conversation Series
Join Elder Law Attorneys David Banas, Ethan Welch and George Aljoe over a good cup of coffee as they provide tips to help alleviate stress as you plan for your future. Our monthly chats will discuss estate planning basics, caring for loved ones with a disability, Medicaid, and what to do if you or a spouse need nursing care.
April Conversation
David Banas and special guest Ervis Mellani from Ownership Advisors, Inc. will discuss how to pay for nursing home care. Our chat will touch on topics like long-term care insurance, Veteran benefits, Medicaid and more! Good decision-making takes solid information and thoughtful guidance, let’s come together to help secure your future. RSVP!
Coming up in May: Estate Planning 101
More details and RSVP links to follow!
Keep reading ...It’s About You – Security For Your Loved Ones
If you are caring for an older family member or loved one with a disability, you know it’s not always easy to anticipate their needs. Attorney David Banas and Care Coordinator Janelle Leonard discuss planning and care services that are designed to help families address immediate needs, as well as the plan for the years ahead.
Keep reading ...March Virtual Events
We’ve created our March virtual events with you in mind!
Planning for your future right now can be confusing and overwhelming, and it’s not always easy to anticipate the needs of older family members or loved ones with a disability. Our complimentary virtual programs will cover estate planning, communication with family, care advocacy, legal options and more.
We hope you’ll join our virtual discussions for support and guidance as you plan for the years ahead, and advocate on your loved one’s behalf.
Check out our programs below!
Keep reading ... It’s About You – What Exactly is Power of Attorney?
Attorney David Banas and Care Coordinator Janelle Leonard, join Joe from Channel 3 to explain Power of Attorney and what exactly you’re job is in that stage.
Keep reading ... Attorney Elena Lidrbauch Featured in Cleveland Jewish News
Attorney Elena Lidrbauch was featured in the Cleveland Jewish News article Attorneys find ways to adjust during pandemic. She discussed how we are adapting due to the pandemic.
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It’s About You – Navigating Tough Conversations About Our Future
Attorney David Banas and Care Coordinator Janelle Leonard talk with Joe Cronauer from Channel 3, on how to navigate tough conversations about your future.
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Welcome Attorney George O. Aljoe
We are delighted to announce that Attorney George O. Aljoe has joined the firm. He will concentrate his practice on elder law, particularly Medicaid planning, as well as general estate planning, asset protection, guardianships and probate.
George comes to Hickman & Lowder with several years of elder law experience, where he successfully helped clients navigate the Medicaid application process and ensured they received the dignified long-term care they needed. George graduated from Ohio University in 2005 with a degree in History and earned his law degree in 2015 from the University of Akron School of Law.
George is a member of the Stark County Bar Association Elder Law Committee, and he lives in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, with his wife Ellyn and daughter Rose.
Keep reading ...It’s About You – Taking Care of Your Financial Future
Attorney David Banas and Care Coordinator Janelle Leonard talk with Joe Cronauer from Channel 3. They discuss common estate planning misconceptions and planning for your future.
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2021 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
We are proud to announce that three Hickman & Lowder attorneys have been named as 2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. Attorney Franklin J. Hickman has been honored as a Super Lawyer in Schools and Education, and Attorney Janet L. Lowder has been honored as a Super Lawyer in Estate and Probate, as well as making the Top 25: 2021 Women Cleveland Super Lawyer list. Attorney David S. Banas has been honored as a Rising Star in Elder Law.
Keep reading ... Attorney David Banas Featured in Cleveland Jewish News
Attorney David Banas was featured in the CJN article Lawyers are Useful Resource Following a Death, where he provides guidance on what to do when you lose a loved one. “A good lawyer understands that the days, especially immediately after a death, are emotionally wrenching, the first advice we give is to lean on your friends, family and attorney so you aren’t overwhelmed by everything.”