Total Credits: 1.5 CLE
Please note this program is in-person only and will not be recorded.
This engaging CLE will provide an in-depth exploration of Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) eligibility, covering both financial and medical criteria. Learn proactive planning strategies, best practices for navigating the application process, and how to avoid common pitfalls. We’ll also discuss the latest updates in Arizona’s long-term care requirements and their real-world impact on applicants and their families.
Speakers:
Caleb Lihn and Rachael Mitchell, Lihn Law Group, PLLC
Rachael Mitchell represents clients with legal matters related to estate planning, probate and trust administration, guardianship, conservatorship, elder law, special needs planning and pet planning. Rachael grew up in western Washington and later attended Western International University, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies. Rachael worked in many facets of real estate before attending law school at Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.
During law school, Rachael was a member of the American Bar Association’s science and technology journal - Jurimetrics Journal - and completed judicial externships with the Honorable Frank W. Moskowitz with the Maricopa County Superior Court and the Honorable Madeleine C. Wanslee with the United States Bankruptcy Court. Rachael was also an extern with the Probate Lawyers Assistance Project (PLAP) and served as President of the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law’s Business Legal Assistance Program (BLAP).
Rachael’s experience in raising her son, who was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect while in utero, has made her a compassionate advocate for others and currently serves as a Planning Committee Member and Team Captain for the Adult Congenital Heart Association’s Arizona Walk for 1 in 100. In her free time, Rachael enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, and horseback riding.
Caleb Lihn is an estate planning, elder law, and special needs attorney. The experiences of raising a special needs daughter and caring for a mother with dementia issues inspired Caleb to assist individuals and families in need. Using his knowledge, empathy, and creative solutions, Caleb enjoys guiding his clients through the complex issues they face in the worlds of estate planning, elder law, and special needs planning.
Caleb earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Arizona State University. Subsequently, he obtained his J.D. from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. After law school, Caleb continued his studies and earned an LL.M. in Estate Planning and Elder Law. Caleb is on the Board of Directors for the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (“NAELA”) also serving as a member of the NAELA Journal Editorial Board and a member of the Nominations Committee. Caleb is a two-time past President of the Arizona NAELA State Chapter. He is also a past chair of the Executive Council for the Elder Law, Mental Health, and Special Needs Section of the State Bar of Arizona. Caleb serves on the State Bar of Arizona’s Council for Persons with Disabilities in the Legal Profession. Caleb is a member of the Planned Giving Committee at Desert Botanical Garden.
Through peer nominations and reviews, Caleb was selected to Arizona’s Finest Lawyers and presented with an AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale Hubbell for excellence in legal ability and ethics. Caleb has also been selected as a Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers Magazine each year since 2019 and a Business Leader in the field of Elder Law by AzBusiness Leaders Magazine each year since 2019.
Caleb is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Western New England University, College of Law and was asked to design and teach a law school course in Special Needs Trust Administration.
