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Cindy Sue Alvear
also known as Cindy Alvear-Boehm
About Cindy
Biography
Cindy is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA), the certification specialty awarded by the National Elder Law Foundation (NELF) as accredited by the American Bar Association and authorized by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. She is a VA accredited attorney for veteran benefit claims before the Department of Veterans Affairs and is a frequent presenter on various elder law topics. Cindy assists clients with basic Estate Planning, Asset preservation, Medicaid qualification, Veteran Benefits, Health Care placement and Special Needs planning for people with disabilities. She is a frequent author and speaker on various elder law topics. She has served her community in Pittsburgh as the Director of Outreach for her church, as a past Board member for Special Olympics Pennsylvania and in numerous volunteer and pro bono capacities.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Elder Law
80%
13 years | 300 cases
Estate Planning
20%
13 years | 200 cases
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Licensed in North Carolina for 3 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2022
No misconduct found
Licensed in South Carolina for 4 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 17 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Monk Law Firm, PLLC
1701 1st Baxter Crossing, Suite 101, Fort Mill, SC, 29708
Monk Law Firm PLLC
6000 Fairview Road, Suite 1200, Charlotte, NC, 28210
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Experience
Honors
2019
Certified Elder Law Attorney, National Elder Law Foundation
2006
Order of the Barristers, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Certified Elder Law Attorney, Monk Law Firm
2012 - 2020
Certified Elder Law Attorney, Julian Gray Associates
2011 - 2012
Attorney, Alvear Law
2008 - 2011
Attorney, Alvear & Birdy
Associations
2023 - Present
Caring Seasons HealthAdvisory Board
2023 - Present
South Carolina Women's Lawyers AssociationMember
2022 - Present
South Carolina Bar Association Elder Law CommitteePublic Outreach
2019 - Present
National Elder Law FoundationMember
2011 - Present
National Association of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2011 - Present
Pennsylvania Association of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2008 - Present
Allegheny County Bar Association, Elder Law CommitteeAttorney Member
2008 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
2019 - 2020
Special Olympics PennsylvaniaBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Medical Assistance
Successful eligibility and asset protection
Special Needs Planning
Client successfully qualified for all available benefits
Education
2007
Indiana University Robert H. Mckinney School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
Indiana University Bloomington
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2019
Elder Law Institute
Adults with Disabilities - Advanced Issues
2019
Elder Law Institute
Medicaid Basics - Walking Through the Application
2019
Elder Law Insititute
Medicaid Basics - Eligibility, Spousal Issues, Resource Transfers & More
2018
Senior Community Program
When it comes to Elder Law Planning, Take Ben Franklin's Advice
2018
Estate & Elder Law Symposium
Medicaid Basics: Eligibility, Spousal Issues, Resource Transfers and More
2018
Epilepsy Foundation of Pgh Fall Conference
Estate and Elder Care Planning
2018
Continuing Education Program
An Ethical Discussion of POA, Living Wills, DNR, and POLST Documents
2018
21st Annual Elder Law Institute
Implementation of Managed Care in Pennsylvania
2017
Elder Care Planning Event
Elder Care Planning when Faced with Dementia Diagnosis
2017
Continuing Education Program
What Happens After Hospital Discharge
2017
20th Annual Elder Law Institute
Medicaid Basics: Eligibility, Spousal Issues, Resource Transfers & More
2016
PBI: Long Term Care Planning for Seniors
Qualifying for Veteran Benefits
2015
Baptist Homes Society Spring CEU's
The Proper Use of Trusts for Veteran Benefits Planning
2015
4th Annual Saluting Service
Understanding Important Changes Coming to VA Benefits
2014
Senior Population Presentation
Veterans Benefits Update
Publications
2019
Julian Gray News Letter
Death Taxes in Pennsylvania
2018
Elder Law and Special Needs Newsletter
Major Changes for VA Aid and Attendance Rules Finally Here
2017
Elder Law and Special Needs Newsletter
The Blended Family Planning: The Unpleasant Truth
2016
Julian Gray Associates Newsletter
To Revoke or Not to Revoke: That is the Question
2015
Julian Gray Elder Law Newsletter
Big Rule Changes Proposed for VA Pension Eligibility
2015
Julian Gray Associates Newsletter
Update on Observation Status
2014
Elder Law Newsletter
VA Home Improvement Grants Available to Veterans
2013
Gray Elder Law Newsletter
Veterans Benefits - Clearing up some common misconceptions
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers