Janet Boyanton Alone and Alive

a practical guide for dealing with the death of your husband

Author Janet Shafer Boyanton

Education

  • 2006 Southern Methodist University, Perkins School of Theology M. Div.
  • 1994 Texas Wesleyan University School of Law J.D. degree
    • Organizing member of the Law Review
    • Class rank 2nd
  • 1982 Amber University M.B.A. degree
    • Deans List four semesters
  • 1976 Austin College B.A. degree
    • Major Political Science

Additional Course Work

  • 2009 VA Aid and Attendance Training, Victoria Collier, Esq.
  • 1992 Settlement Consultants International Inc. Mediation Training

Legal Experience

  • 1994 Present Private Practice - Experience in a number of areas of law including elder law, probate, wills, guardianship, nursing home neglect and trial practice.
  • 1993-1994 The Law Offices of Eddie Vassallo - Employed as a legal assistant at this firm which specializes in Eminent Domain.
  • 1991 Court of Appeals for the Fifth District of Texas - Served two internships with the court. My duties as an intern included researching the law, reviewing briefs and drafting opinions.

Other Work Experience

  • 1982-1993 Self-employed Free-Lance Writer - I developed, marketed and wrote magazine articles, specializing in Business and Travel, with over one hundred publishing credits.

Professional Memberships

  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
    • Public Policy, Managed Care Sub-Committee
    • UnConference Planning Committee 2002
  • Texas Chapter, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
    • Board of Directors (2002 2005)
    • By-laws committee
  • Dallas Bar Association
    • Probate, Trusts & Estate Section Member
  • Best Southwest Bar Association
    • Organizing Treasurer
  • State Bar of Texas
  • College of the State Bar of Texas

Licenses

  • U. S. Supreme Court
  • State of Texas
  • U. S. District Court, Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas
  • Veterans’ Administration

Community Service

  • Texas Advocates for Nursing Home Residents
    • Chairman Legislative Review Committee
    • Member of the Board of Advisors
  • Presbyterian Elder
    • Active in the Presbyterian Church serving in many different positions

Presentations

  • 1997 Medicaid Issues Activity Directors Association, Tarrant, Johnson & Wise Counties
  • 1998 Governor's Conference on Aging, Austin, Texas, "In the Nursing Home: Resident's Rights."
  • 1999 Governor's Conference on Aging, Austin, Texas, "In the Nursing Home: Resident's Rights."
  • 2002 Texas Elder Law, Taking Control of the Planning Process NBI
  • 2002 Texas Probate: Beyond the Basics NBI
  • 2004 Elder Care in Texas; Legal and Financial Issues NBI
  • 2004, 2005 Medicaid Issues Alzheimer's Association Care giver Conference Dallas
  • 2005 Protecting the Elderly Through Wise Estate Planning AARP
  • 2005, 2006, 2007 Estate Planning DeSoto Triad
  • 2006 Advanced Planning and Giving Protecting Elderly Assets 10th Conference on Philanthropy and Leadership Symposium
  • 2006 Medicare and Elder Law Issues in Texas Lorman
  • 2006 Resolving Legal and Financial Issues in Elder Care NBI
  • 2006 Medicaid Assistance Planning in Texas Lorman
  • 2007 Resolving Legal and Financial Issues in Elder Care NBI
  • 2007 Exploring Probate Issues in Texas Lorman
  • 2007 Medicaid and Elder Planning in Light of DRA 2005 Lorman
  • 2007, 2008 Estate Planning for Widows Women of Hope
  • 2008 Estate Administration Procedures Why Each Step is Important NBI
  • 2008 Estate Planning in Alzheimers Hopkins Senior Center Duncanville
  • 2008 The Probate Process from Start to Finish for Paralegals Working With Executors and Administrators IPE
  • 2009 VA Benefits and Disability Planning DeSoto Triad
  • 2010 Estate Planning for Homeowners Homeowners Association
  • 2010 Elder Law and Estate Planning DeSoto Triad
  • 2010 The Probate Process from Start to Finish for Paralegals Working With Executors and Administrators IPE

Legal Publications

  • 1998 "Estate Planning for Single Parents", Single Rose
  • 1999 "Nursing Home Litigation", The Elder Law Report.
  • 2002 Texas Elder Law, Taking Control of the Planning Process (selected chapters) NBI
  • 2002 Texas Probate: Beyond the Basics (selected chapters) NBI
  • 2003, 2005 A Will is Not Enough in Texas, (contributor)
  • 2004 Elder Care in Texas; Legal and Financial Issues (selected chapters) NBI
  • 2006 Medicare and Elder Law Issues in Texas (selected chapters) Lorman
  • 2006 Resolving Legal and Financial Issues in Elder Care (selected chapters) NBI
  • 2006 Medicaid Assistance Planning in Texas (selected chapters) Lorman
  • 2007 Resolving Legal and Financial Issues in Elder Care (selected chapters) NBI
  • 2007 Exploring Probate Issues in Texas (selected chapters) Lorman
  • 2007 Medicaid and Elder Planning in Light of DRA 2005 (selected chapters) Lorman
  • 2008 Estate Administration Procedures Why Each Step is Important (selected chapters) NBI
  • 2008 The Probate Process from Start to Finish for Paralegals (selected chapters) IPE
  • 2010 The Probate Process from Start to Finish for Paralegals (selected chapters) IPE

Achievements

  • Law Review Texas Wesleyan School of Law
  • 1996 Texas Hall of Fame
  • 1999 Who's Who in America, Law Edition
  • 2001, 2002 Who's Who in America
  • 2006, 2008 Who's Who in American Law
  • 2010 Ten Year Service Award, Dallas Bar LRS
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Contact Info
Texas Law Office of
Janet Shafer Boyanton, P.C.

211 Executive Way
De Soto, Texas 75115-2336
Phone: (972) 298-6111
Fax: (972) 298-6301