INDIANA ESTATE & ELDER LAW - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Lead Marketer & Publicist
Anna supports the firm through leading the marketing and public relations efforts. Within that she maintains community relationships, sponsorships, presentations, media requests and branding. Anna's efforts help to increase awareness and ensure that Indiana Estate & Elder Law is the firm families think of when looking for a firm they can trust with their family's planning.
Anna was born and raised on the westside of Indianapolis. Graduating from Ben Davis High School, Anna moved on to begin her career in the non-profit space. It was her dedication to having a positive impact on the people of Indiana that led to her interest in Estate Planning and Elder Law.
Now raising her family in her childhood home, Anna and her husband spend most of their time with their four children. She loves watching her kids play youth sports, attending shows at the local comedy club where her husband performs and painting when she has a chance.
Formerly the Lead Marketer & Publicist, in 2021, Cara transitioned to a strategic role analyzing marketing data to best guide promotional, advertising, and marketing spend. Having owned the marketing strategy, her foundational experience now shapes the analytics that she now collects and reports. She works closely with Anna to ensure marketing dollars are being maximized to their fullest potential.
Cara found her passion for Estate and Elder Law while serving as a primary caregiver for her terminally-ill father. Once on the other side of her caregiving journey, she strived to intentionally support caregivers, raise awareness of planning ahead, and harbor conversations around uniquely protecting assets. For a time she produced and co-hosted a podcast called Hidden Patient to especially address Millennial caregiving.
Born and raised in rural Indiana, Cara was a quick study of her family's businesses in farming and excavating. In 2012, she attended the University of Indianapolis to major in entrepreneurship. During college she met her high school sweetheart and they were married after graduation. The couple now have two children and a rescue pup. She has owned and operated Miss Cara Photography since 2008 (she even took our company headshot s)! In her limited spare time she enjoys propagating plants, traveling, and being outdoors.
Job Titles:
- Client Services Coordinator
Job Titles:
- Attorney
- Partner
- Member of the Indiana State Bar Association
Since 2012, Jennifer (Jenny) has been part of the Indiana Estate & Elder Law team. As an owner of the firm and a practicing attorney, she wears many hats for the firm and team. Though, under the many hats, you'll usually find a smile!
Jenny obtained her bachelor's degree in both political science and history from Butler University and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law.
Jenny is a member of the Indiana State Bar Association - specifically, the Elder Law Section and the Probate, Trust, and Real Property Section. She's also a member of the American Bar Association and NAELA National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). Jenny is involved in Lawyers with Purpose™, Semester at Sea Alumni Organization, and Business Professionals of America Alumni Division. Through Business Professionals of America, Jenny volunteers her time by serving as a judge for high school students participating in the state and national competitions. Lastly, she is a proud Board Member for the Indiana Parkinson's Foundation.
Jenny and her husband Justin live in Sheridan, Ind., with their (spoiled) two basset hounds and polled shorthorn cattle. (Against her better judgment, she has all the cattle named.) If not at home, she is likely either at Hinkle Fieldhouse cheering for the Butler Bulldogs, spending time with her family and friends, or traveling.
Justin received his bachelor's degree in secondary education; specifically, social studies, from Ball State University. After spending 12 years in public education, he received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law.
He was later admitted to the Indiana Bar and then started with Indiana Estate & Elder Law in the fall of 2018.
As an attorney, Justin finds the most joy in helping families as they attempt to strategize during very difficult times. Whether he is helping create a plan to pay for long term care, guardianship, or straightforward estate plans, he finds reward in giving clients the peace of mind that they so often seek.
Justin was raised on the same family farm in Blackford County, Ind., as his father. He currently resides in Sheridan, Ind., with his wife, Jenny, and their two basset hounds.
Job Titles:
- Medicaid & Funding Paralegal
Lisa handles all Medicaid questions, applications, and follow up. She also completes funding requirements for our clients.
When she's not at Indiana Estate & Elder Law Lisa enjoys spending time with her family watching Purdue Football and Basketball. She volunteers for Hamilton Southeastern FFA and Hamilton County 4-H.
Rachael was born and raised on the southside of Indianapolis, Ind., where she attended Roncalli Catholic High School. She continued her education at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she graduated with a Bachelor of History and a minor in Political Science. She obtained her Juris Doctorate from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and was later admitted to the Indiana State Bar Association.
Rachael has known she wanted to be an attorney since she was 12 years old and has worked in the field in a variety of capacities, many of which included Estate Planning and Elder Law.
In Rachael's twenties, she experienced the loss of many family members. When discussing the experience of losing so many in such a short time, Rachael notes her gratitude that each of her loved ones had left behind a Will or Trust, eliminating a level of stress and worry from the family that was trying to grieve. It was these experiences that led Rachael to Indiana Estate & Elder Law. She realized she wanted to help families plan for their futures, care for their loved ones, and navigate the estate administration process after a death. To this day, she knows that working with a dedicated team to ease the burdens families encounter during stressful situations has been her best career decision.
Rachael still resides near where she was raised. She enjoys finding the next best sushi restaurant, playing board games, playing in a slow-pitch softball league, visiting Lake Santee, and catching up on her favorite television shows. Her hobbies include grilling, sewing, and reading when she is not spending time with her family and friends.
Job Titles:
- Client Services Coordinator
Sarah McConnell joined the Indiana Estate & Elder Law team as a Client Services Coordinator in our Rockville office in November of 2021. Sarah serves as the first point of contact for prospective customers and clients at our Rockville office. She handles client care through coordinating and scheduling appointments, preparing parties for meetings, and manning office operations. Sarah was born and raised in Vermillion County, Indiana where she graduated from South Vermillion High School. Thereafter, she earned her bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Indiana State University before moving to Parke County, Indiana in 2002
Sarah and her husband Mike live in southern Parke County with their two sons, Seth and Brody. Sarah enjoys spending time with her family and pets which include their German Shepherd Scout and Great Pyrenees Isabella, along with 6 cats and 6 rabbits. She also enjoys watching her sons play sports, cooking, gardening, and spending time outdoors hunting and fishing.
Job Titles:
- Director of Client Services
Trisa serves as the first point of contact for prospective customers and clients. She handles client care through coordinating and scheduling appointments, organizing necessary documentation for meetings, and better preparing the team for their independent endeavors.
In her free time Trisa enjoys spending time with her daughter, Ryleigh. They enjoy being outdoors, going for hikes and visiting parks around Plainfield. Trisa also enjoys spending time with her friends and family who are nearby.