I apply my personal and professional experience, as well a legal expertise, to advice my clients in areas of Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning and Elder Care. I work with clients to help them achieve the highest possible quality of life for their loved one and to ensure it will be sustained throughout the individual's lifetime--regardless of age, situation or disability.
Having a family member with special needs and being a former special education teacher, I understand the issues confronting families of individuals with special needs and disabilities. From my decade of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, I gained practical knowledge of managed care, Medicaid and Medicare access and benefits, DSM-IV criteria, HIPAA compliance, medical guidelines and consumer education initiatives.
My passion is stewardship, and working with families to effectively meet the legal, education, developmental and care needs of both children with disabilities and aging parents.
Practice areas
I work with families pursing Guardianship over an aging parent or loved one, as well and young adults with special needs.
I believe in stewardship. Estate planning is protecting those you love through Special Needs Trusts, IRA Trusts, Living Trust, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Guardianship and Medicaid planning.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 2012 | 12/06/2020 |
MO | Good Standing, Active | 2010 | 11/18/2020 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Associate | Sivia Business & Legal Services, P.C. | 2015 - Present |
Founder/Counsel | A. Day Law Firm, LLC | 2012 - 2013 |
Sales/Management | Pfizer | 1997 - 2007 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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African Vision of Hope, Inc. | Director | 2012 - Present |
American Bar Association | N/A | 2012 - Present |
Madison County Bar Association | N/A | 2012 - Present |
Illinois State Bar Association | N/A | 2012 - Present |
African Vision of Hope, Inc. | Volunteer | 2006 - Present |
THE Legacy Collaboration | Board Member - Counsel | 2013 - 2014 |
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School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Saint Louis University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2010 |
Centenary College of Louisiana | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1995 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Special Needs Trusts | Special Needs Trust | 2015 |
Women Business Owners Conference | The Bones of Good Business | 2015 |
Get It Done Day | Special Needs Legal Planning | 2015 |
Special Needs Fall Workshop | When to Pursue Guardianship | 2014 |
Special Needs Wrap Up | Special Needs Planning | 2014 |
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