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
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
- 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