Chuck Bentjen

Elderlaw Specialist

About

I am a hard-working, caring lawyer/pastor, and I care very deeply for people. I am a strong advocate for justice and progressive values. I approach everything I do from a Christ centered principles, which I understand to mean, love of self, love of others, and love of even enemies. I believe we are called to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, heal the sick and do whatever we can to represent what Jesus taught in the holy Gospel. Above all, I believe in grace and mercy.

Country

United States

City

Beatrice

Industry

Law Practice

Skill

Estate Planning, Litigation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Probate Law, Public Speaking, Pastoral Care, Theology, Missions, Preaching, Nonprofits, Liturgy, Community Outreach, Religion, Pastoral Counseling, Discipleship, Volunteer Management, Biblical Studies, Youth Ministry, Event Planning

Experience

Elderlaw Specialist

Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging

2021-7 - Present · 5 yrs 3 mos

Beatrice, Nebraska, United States

Estate Planning, Probate, and Elderlaw Attorney

Bentjen Law

2004-4 - Present · 22 yrs 6 mos

Beatrice, Nebraska, United States

Justice Seeker - Trial Lawyer

Bentjen Law

1986-9 - 2022-2 · 35 yrs 6 mos

Beatrice, Nebraska

Pastor/Advocate

Emmanual Lutheran Church/Justice Ministries ELCA

2010-6 - Present · 16 yrs 4 mos

Sole part-time Pastor at a small rural church outside of Beatrice. Conduct worship, teach confirmation, provide limited pastoral counseling, visit people who cannot attend worship, and act as sole administrator for the church. I'm a strong advocate for justice and peace.

Supervising Attorney

South Central Nebraska Area Agency on Aging

1995 - Present · 31 yrs

Supervising large elder law practice under the Older Americans Act. Provide direct representation of older adults in service area within case priorities.

Attorney at Law

The Bentjen Law Office, LLC

2016-2 - 2022-2 · 6 yrs 1 mo

General practice of law, emphasizing elder law, estate planning, probate and taxes. I also do criminal and family law cases. I believe strongly in mediation as an alternative to litigation.