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What are the differences between a Healthcare Power of Attorney, …

WebEnd-of-life considerations are important ones. Unfortunately, as a nation, we have several public examples of what can happen when there are no healthcare or end …

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Why would I need a Mental Health Power of Attorney

WebTo review or update your medical directives and estate plan, or if you may need to seek Guardianship (with or without in-patient mental health authority) for …

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Differences between HCPOA, MHCPOA, LW Bivens

WebAs elder law attorneys, we routinely work with clients in preparing these documents and the Agents acting under them. Medical directives are integral to a …

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What Is an Arizona Mental Health Power of Attorney

WebAn Arizona mental health power of attorney is a legal document that allows a designated agent to make mental health treatment decisions on behalf of an individual if …

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What Happens If There Are No Medical Directives

WebIn an Emergency: Arizona law (and many other states) provide a “Surrogate Decision Maker Statute”. A surrogate decision maker is a person who will provide …

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Who Can Make Medical Decisions When The Patient Lacks …

WebQ: Dad has suffered a stroke and is currently in the hospital and unable to make or communicate his own medical decisions. Who is now in charge of his medical …

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Arizona Guardianships Versus Conservatorships – What are they …

WebWhat is a Guardianship in Arizona? A guardianship is a legal proceeding in which another is appointed to make personal and medical decisions (as opposed to …

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Stephanie A. Bivens, Esq., CELA

WebCertified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation (NELF), accredited by the State Bar of Arizona. Ms. Bivens is a Phoenix native who received her law degree, …

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ARIZONA’S FULL GUARDIANSHIP VERSUS LIMITED …

WebIf you have Guardianship questions or need help in petitioning the Court to establish Guardianship our team of experienced lawyers and legal professionals are here …

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What If My spouse Is Incapacitated Bivens & Associates

WebIf you have an incapacitated spouse and need guidance, one of our experienced attorneys is able to help. Call our office at 480-922-1010 or e-mail …

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Arizona Guardianship and Conservatorship: Frequently Asked …

WebA Conservator handles financial matters for a person who is determined by the Court to be “in need of protection,” meaning the person is an adult who is unable to manage their …

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arizona Long

WebAHCCCS is the state program that implements the Federal Medicaid program which is a health care program for the poor. ALTCS provides acute and long term care …

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Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS)- Elder Law Help In …

WebArizona Long Term Care System (“ALTCS”) is part of the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (“AHCCCS”). AHCCCS is Arizona’s state program that implements …

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Special Needs Trust Fairness Act Introduced Today

WebReps. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) and Frank Pallone (D-NJ) reintroduced the Special Needs Trust Fairness Act (H.R. 670) today to allow individuals under the age …

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AHCCCS Awards ALTCS Contracts to Two Health Plans Effective …

WebThe ALTCS contract awards mark the first time in the program’s history that members across the state, regardless of geographic service area, will have a choice …

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New Arizona Law SB 1157 Requires Assisted Living Centers or …

WebEffective January 1, 2024, a new law SB 1157 will go into effect as ARS §36-420.04 which will require assisted living centers and assisted living homes (assisted …

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The SECURE Act: Considerations in Designating Retirement …

WebThe Secure Act eliminated the ability of a DB to stretch distributions over the DB’s lifetime. Now, the entire retirement account must be distributed to the DB (or …

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HHS sets goals and timeline for shifting Medicare reimbursements …

WebIn a historic announcement, HHS sets clear goals and timeline for shifting Medicare reimbursements from volume to value. January 26, 2016 Health and Human …

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