For over 10 years Bivens & Associates, P.L.L.C. has assisted seniors, disabled persons, and their families address issues unique to aging and special needs, such as asset preservation and qualification for government benefits to help pay for long term care expenses, financial and medical decision making, guardianships / conservatorships, special needs planning, estate planning, estate litigation, and probate and trust administration. Our firm also advocates for victims of physical injury, and financial exploitation. Our entire staff is dedicated to providing unparalleled client service.

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Stephanie A. Bivens, J.D., C.E.L.A.

Certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation (NELF), accredited by the State Bar of Arizona.

Ms. Bivens is a Phoenix native who graduated cum laude from Arizona State University College of Law in 1996.  Ms. Bivens’ professional memberships include the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), Probate and Trust, and Mental Health and Elder Law sections of the State Bar of Arizona, the Estate Planning and Probate Section of the Maricopa County Bar Association, and The Arizona Chapter of NAELA.

In addition, Ms. Bivens is a past Chair of the Mental Health and Elder Law Executive Council of the State Bar of Arizona.  Ms. Bivens is a frequent speaker on elder law issues for the State Bar of Arizona and Maricopa County Bar Association.  Ms. Bivens serves on the Public Policy Committee of the Arizona Chapter of NAELA.

Emily R. Taylor, J.D.   

Emily Taylor, J.D. Associate Attorney

Ms. Taylor graduated from the University of Arizona College of Law in 2007.  Ms. Taylor’s professional memberships include the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), Probate and Trust section of the State Bar of Arizona, and the Maricopa County Bar Association.

Ms. Taylor sits on the Board of Directors for Detour Company Theatre, and has been selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers ®, Rising Stars Edition 2012 and 2013.

Charlotte C. Johnson,  J.D.

Charlotte Johnson, J.D. Associate Attorney

Ms. Johnson graduated from Brigham Young University School of Law in 2006. Her professional memberships include the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), Probate and Trust and Mental Health and Elder Law sections of the State Bar of Arizona, the J. Reuben Clark Law Society, and member of the Maricopa County Bar Association.