Originally from Jonesboro, Arkansas, John McNair graduated from law school at University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Wanting to further his education, John came to Dallas to attend Southern Methodist University, ultimately received a Master of Tax Law degree. He began his private practice in 1983, and spent the first decade on estate planning, probate and taxation. Today, John is a Partner in the firm Barnett, McNair, Hall LLP. Over the past fifteen years, John has been thrilled to see his practice start to gravitate towards Elder Law. He takes particular satisfaction in being able to help seniors find funds to pay for their long term care, and in helping them preserve the estates they have worked so hard to build. Contact John via email at jmcnair@barnettmcnair.com, or via phone at (214) 691-7781. You can also visit his website at www.mcnair.elderlawanswers.com.
Helen Fredrick tells us that everything she’s done in her career thus far has led up to her current position as the Director of Plymouth Harbour’s Day Program for Older Adults. I love it when a plan comes together! An English major in college, Helen ultimately earned a Master of Social Work degree, and has worked in a wide variety of healthcare settings. Plymouth Harbour is a congregational respite program, and a non-profit ministry of the Central Congregational United Church of Christ. They are to celebrate their 20th year! Plymouth Harbour’s mission is to maintain and strengthen the abilities of older adults and to provide support to their caregivers. This respite program is available from 10 AM to 3 PM on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. There is a Caregivers Support Group the meets the first and third Thursday of each month from 10:30 AM to 12PM. For more information about Plymouth Harbour, or schedule a visit, call Helen at (404) 633-4506, ext. 225. You can also visit them on the web at www.plymouth-harbor.org.
