Volume 33 Issue 4

New York NAELA Chapter: 2021 50-State Medicaid Chart

By  New York NAELA Chapter
This chart will serve as a valuable reference tool for attorneys to use in cross-border Medicaid planning for their clients with interests in multiple states.

Advocacy Litigation: Special Legal Considerations When There Is a Child With Disabilities

By  Valerie A. Powers Smith, Esq.
Careful planning and consideration must go into divorce and custody agreements in order to protect the interests of the child, maximize access to vital needs-based services and supports, and preserve publicly funded disability benefits.

Enhancing the Client Experience/Growing Your Practice

By  Eric J. Einhart, Esq.
Learn how you can expand your client-base and create greater stability for your firm.

Featured Member: Joan Lensky Robert, CELA, CAP

By  Eric J. Einhart, Esq.
For more than 30 years, Joan has helped educate and mentor other attorneys in elder law and special needs planning.

CAPsules: Words of Wisdom

By  April D. Hill, CELA, CAP
As I stood there, I could feel my temperature rising. I could hear my brother-in-law’s words when I joined the army, “No matter what, keep your mouth shut unless you have to answer a direct question!”

A Practical Approach to Addressing Fiscal Exploitation of Our Elderly

By  Shari Polur, Esq.
Grandfather Getting Grifted? Bubbie Being Bankrupted?

Call for Fellows Nominations

By  NAELA Publications
Deadline for 2022 Fellows nominations is December 10, 2021.

2021 NAELA Awards for Excellence

By  NAELA Publications
Since we couldn't meet in person, we had to do things a little differently this year, and we think our video award acceptances are the next best thing.

Special Legal Considerations When There Is a Child With Disabilities

By  Valerie A. Powers Smith, Esq.
Careful planning and consideration must go into divorce and custody agreements in order to protect the interests of the child, maximize access to vital needs-based services and supports, and preserve publicly funded disability benefits.

NAELA Foundation: Responding And Preparing

By  Stu Zimring, Esq., CAP, Fellow
NAELA’s credibility and authority could improve the lives of older Americans and people with disabilities by supporting advocacy through our Foundation

Book Reviews: So, What Brings You Here Part 2

By  Karen Mariscal, Esq.
A survey of books that illuminate the parenting journey of special needs clients.

President's Message: Pandemic or Not: NAELA Presses Forward

By  Letha Sgritta McDowell, CELA, CAP
I can’t believe it’s not over yet. In early summer, it felt as if the pandemic was finally coming to an end.

FreeBritney Made Guardianship a National Issue Will Congress Act?

By  David M. Goldfarb, Esq., CAE
In 2021, guardianship became a household word. As a result of Britney Spears’ conservatorship battle and the #FreeBritney movement

Oct/Nov/Dec 2021

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