This year’s National Aging and Law Institute conference took place November 8-10th in Washington, D.C. Mark Heffner was pleased to attend the conference, which was sponsored by the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). The Institute gave Mark the opportunity to speak directly with the attorneys from the Center for Medicare Advocacy who helped […]
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Mark Heffner Completes Third Year an Adjunct Law Professor
Mark Heffner recently completed his third consecutive semester of teaching Elder Law, an introductory course he designed for second and third year law students, at Roger Williams University School of Law.

Free Upcoming Alzheimer’s Association Workshop
Mark Heffner is pleased to announce that he will be giving a presentation as part of the Alzheimer’s Association “Getting Started” Series at Atria Assisted Living in Barrington, RI this December. Mark will speak about the techniques for protecting life savings from the ever-increasing costs of nursing home care, and particular opportunities for spouses of […]

Mark Heffner Delivers Session on Rhode Island Medicaid
Mark Heffner recently gave a continuing legal education session on Medicaid through the Rhode Island Bar Association, along with Jacqueline Kelley of the Office of Health and Human Services. In the October 16th session, Medicaid 202 – Beyond the Basics, Mr. Heffner advised attorneys on how to best counsel clients seeking or having previously secured […]

Mark Heffner Presents Life Continuum Planning Session
Mark Heffner recently gave a presentation entitled “Planning for the Life Continuum” to the Rhode Island Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Mark’s presentation focused on legal issues of particular concern for those with Multiple Sclerosis and their families, including planning for incapacity through the use of Durable Powers of Attorney and effective Medicaid […]