Cynthia A. Wiens

Cynthia A. Wiens is an attorney with Pankratz & Hodge, P.A. in Newton, Kansas. She focuses on estate planning, estate and trust administration, Medicaid planning, guardianships, and related elder law matters. Her work helps individuals and families prepare for future needs, manage a loved one’s affairs, protect assets, and address legal issues connected to aging and long-term care. She emphasizes personalized service and careful attention to each client’s circumstances.

Cindy earned a B.A. in English from Bethel College in 1986 and a J.D. from the University of Oregon School of Law in 1992. She was admitted to the Oregon Bar in 1992 and the Kansas Bar in 1993. Her education and multistate legal background support a thoughtful approach to legal analysis, planning, and client communication, particularly in matters that require clear explanations and careful coordination among families, fiduciaries, healthcare providers, and financial professionals.

Cindy’s experience includes preparing wills and trusts, guiding personal representatives and trustees through administration, advising on Medicaid eligibility and long-term care planning, and assisting with guardianship and conservatorship matters. She has also handled health law issues and appellate litigation, including the reported Oregon case Lund v. Arbonne International, Inc. Through this work, she helps clients understand legal requirements, organize key decisions, and navigate complex estate and elder law processes with practical guidance.

Cynthia A. Wiens has served as president of the Harvey County Bar Association and has held leadership roles with the Goessel Community Foundation and the Kauffman Museum Board. She was recognized by the Wichita Business Journal as one of its Women Who Lead in Professional Services in 2021. Her professional memberships include the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Wichita Estate Planning Council, and state and local bar associations. Cindy brings detailed preparation, community involvement, and client-focused judgment to her practice.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Pankratz & Hodge, P.A.
• Member, Kansas Bar Association
• Member, Harvey County Bar Association
• Member, Oregon Bar Association
• Member, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
• Member, Wichita Estate Planning Council
• Member, Kansas Association of Hospital Attorneys
• Member, American Health Law Association

Licensed State

• Kansas
• Oregon

Education

• University of Oregon School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Bethel College
  BA in English

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