NAELA Journal Volume 20 Issue 1 e-Issue

NAELA Journal Spring 2024

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NAELA Journal Volume 20 Issue 1 e-Issue

Blockchain Technology and the Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Administration Revolution

By  Anthony A. Velardi, J.D.
Blockchain technology will provide greater access to estate planning, probate, and trust administration to people of all backgrounds and socioeconomic classes. This article examines how our clients can benefit and looks at the challenges ahead.

The Medicaid Program Can and Should Provide Better Care for Persons With Dementia

By  Jim Schuster, CELA, and Thomas B. Jankowski, Ph.D.
Persons with dementia make up about 60% of nursing home long-term care residents. Although nursing homes often are not appropriate care settings for ambulatory dementia patients, many are placed there out of financial necessity.

Recent Financial Power of Attorney Case Law and the Impact for Your Practice

By  Jill Roamer, J.D., CIPP/US
Several cases in recent years have addressed various issues that impact how attorneys should draft these vital estate planning documents.

Book Review: Call the Midwife Trilogy

By  Bruce Brightwell, Esq.
The nurses in Call the Midwife also provided care to older adults. Although these stories occurred 70 years ago, many of them will resonate with elder law attorneys today.

Spring 2024

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