Community

NAELA members, working together and learning from one another, have broad experience with legal issues affecting people as they age and people with disabilities.

Education

NAELA sponsors continuing education programs for attorneys and provides publications and educational materials to members.

Advocacy

NAELA leads and advocates on public policy issues facing members’ clients and their families.

News

Retirement Security Is On a Treacherous Path, New Report Warns

1/14/20|  Story

Retirement security is on a treacherous path for the future with dwindling pensions and proposals to cut Social Security, warns National Institute on Retirement Security Executive Director Dan Doonan in his introduction to a report released today on the financial state of the elderly in America.
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White House Weighing Proposal to Tighten Eligibility for Disability Benefits

1/13/20|  Story

The Trump administration is working toward a plan that would tighten eligibility requirements for Americans to claim disability benefits, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday.
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Congress Hands Special Ed Hefty Funding Boost

1/10/20|  Story

Federal funding for special education will rise the most it has in years under a newly approved government spending plan.
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Seniors Want to Go Back to Class. Universities Want to Sell Them Real Estate.

1/9/20|  Story

The number of baby boomers entering retirement is expected to grow for several years, while the number of college-bound high-school grads is projected to decline.
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Now’s the Time to Switch or Ditch Your Medicare Advantage Plan If You Don’t Like It

1/8/20|  Story

If your 2020 Medicare coverage includes an Advantage Plan that’s not a great match, you might be able to part ways with it.
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Updates

Upcoming National Law Conference Focuses on Seniors and People with Special Needs - 2019 Summit
11/11/2019  Press Release
The NAELA Summit will be held November 14-16, 2019, at the Capitol Hilton. Hosted by the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), this event for elder and special needs law attorneys will engage attendees beyond a lecture by offering discussi
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NAELA Pays Tribute on Veterans Day
11/7/2019  Press Release
Association for Elder and Special Needs Law Attorneys Observes National Holiday Recognizing Veterans for Their Service
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NAELA Celebrates Residents’ Rights Month in October
10/11/2019  Press Release
The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care designated October as Residents’ Rights Month to honor residents living in all long-term care facilities.
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NAELA Celebrates National Special Needs Law Month in October 2019
10/2/2019  Press Release
NAELA established October as National Special Needs Law Month as a grassroots effort to help people with disabilities and their families understand special needs planning and the resources available to them.
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NAELA Advocacy Alert - SSA POMS Update
9/19/2019  Newsletter
On June 25, 2019, SSA issued a new POMS on fee approvals, which in the examples provided by SSA, states that preparation/advising of certain trusts by attorneys for individuals who are now receiving, or may in the future receive SSI, requires fee app
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NAELA volunteers learn and share expertise, gain valuable leadership experience, and influence positive change in elder and special needs law. 



Julie M. Fiedler, CELA, San Ramon, Calif.

  • NAELA Northern California Chapter Member and Chapter Past-President
  • 2016 NAELA Annual Conference Co-Chair
  • 2015 NAELA Summit Planning Committee Member
  • Past NAELA Board Member
"My involvement with NAELA has been invaluable: our mission and important goals accomplished, the people and lifelong friendships I've developed, the comprehensive education in elder law and special needs planning, and significant revenue from many NAELA members' referrals. I recommend every member be as involved as possible!"
 
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