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How the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 affects Medicaid recipients

On Feb. 8, President Bush signed the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA). This law contains several important changes to Medicaid rules, which may trap the unwary lawyer and client.

This article was written by Monica Franklin, and included in the May 2006 issue of the Tennessee Bar Journal. Click here to read full article.

Securing Mama’s Home

In Tennessee, keeping property in the family is more complex than you might think.

This article was written by Monica Franklin, and included in the February 2006 issue of the Tennessee Bar Journal. Click here to read full article.

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June 15, 2007

“Saving Momma's Home”

Monica Franklin receives Henry AwardThe Tennessee Bar Association has awarded the Justice Joseph W. Henry Award to Knoxville attorney, Monica J. Franklin, C.E.L.A., for her article Saving Momma's Home, published in the February 2006 Tennessee Bar Journal.  Read more...

 

December 12, 2005

The Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization has certified Knoxville attorney, Monica J. Franklin as an Elder Law Specialist. Ms. Franklin joins a small but select group of only thirteen Tennessee attorneys who have completed the rigorous Elder Law certification process governed by the Tennessee Supreme Court.  Read more...