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Episode 122. ElderLawAnswers National Director Rebecca A. Hobbs speaks with Brittany Maynard’s husband, Dan Diaz, who talks about his advocacy work for right-to-die laws. Brittany Maynard transformed the conversation about death with dignity after she learned that she had terminal brain cancer and bravely decided to share her story with the world through the organizationCompassion Choices. Since Brittany’s passing on Nov 1, 2014, her husband Dan has been working to fulfill his promise to Brittany to advocate for Medical Aid and Dying and Death with Dignity and have legislation passed in various states.
“I won’t live to see the death-with-dignity movement reach critical mass, but I call on you to carry it forward.” – Brittany Maynard (http://thebrittanyfund.org/)

Episode 121. After being diagnosed with terminal brain cancer in 2014, Brittany Maynard made headlines when she decided to use medication to end her own life at the age of 29. ElderLawAnswers National Director Rebecca A. Hobbs speaks with Brittany’s husband, Dan Diaz, to share the story of Brittany.
“My dream is that every terminally ill American has access to the choice to die on their own terms with dignity. Please take an active role to make this a reality.” – Brittany Maynard(http://thebrittanyfund.org/)

In this episode, National Director of ElderLawAnswers, Rebecca Hobbs, speaks with Mark W. Worthington, Senior Counsel at Special Needs Law Group of Massachusetts, P.C. on the SECURE Act. Mark provides a helpful overview of the SECURE Act and the key changes in the law. From the new default ten (10) year rule to who qualifies as an “eligible designated beneficiary,” Mark provides a comprehensive discussion on how the SECURE Act impacts elder law attorneys

In this episode, National Director of ElderLawAnswers, Rebecca Hobbs, speaks with Mark W. Worthington, Senior Counsel at Special Needs Law Group of Massachusetts, P.C. on the SECURE Act. Mark provides a helpful overview of the SECURE Act and the key changes in the law. From the new default ten (10) year rule to who qualifies as an “eligible designated beneficiary,” Mark provides a comprehensive discussion on how the SECURE Act impacts elder law attorneys

Rebecca Hobbs talks with Bobby Schindler about his charitable foundation. Bobby's sister, Terri Schiavo, was the subject of the controversial right-to-die case from 1990 to 2005.

Rebecca Hobbs talks with Bobby Schindler, whose sister Terri Schiavo was the subject of the controversial right-to-die case from 1990 to 2005,