NAELA News Volume 24 Issue 4

Featured Member: NAELA Legislators Elaine J. Schwartz, Esq.

By  Elaine J. Schwartz, Esq.
I have served in the Florida Legislature since 2006, always mindful of issues facing our elderly in a state that has one of the largest populations of seniors in the country.

Featured Members: NAELA Legislators Marc Feinstein, Esq.

By  Marc Feinstein, Esq.
You might ask what makes an Elder Law attorney decide to run for office. Here’s what motivated me.

2012 Annual Conference: Learning and Networking in Seattle

By  Samantha L. Shepherd, Esq., and Michael C. Weeks, CELA
The last week of April 2012 presented a very special opportunity for 240 NAELA members to gather in Seattle, Wash., for three days of networking and fantastic learning opportunities focused on Elder and Special Needs Law.

The NAELA Annual Conference — Rich and Satisfying

By  Nicole Applefield, Esq.
Attending a NAELA meeting for the first time, this member of the Young/New Attorneys Section describes her experiences.

CAPsules: 10 Tips on Administering a Special Needs Trust

By  Ruth A. Phelps, CELA, CAP
Special needs trusts are more complicated than other trusts. Here are a few tips to help you sort out the issues.

Public Policy: Fraud Found in VA Benefits Program

By  NAELA Publications
Possible implications for Elder and Special Needs Law attorneys.

Introducing the NAELA Foundation

By  NAELA Publications
Promoting the goals of NAELA and the Elder and Special Needs Law profession through scholarships, advocacy, research, and education.

Public Policy: What Does the Supreme Court Decision Mean for Medicaid Expansion?

By  NAELA Publications
The recent Supreme Court decision continues to fuel the political debate surrounding health care reform.

Public Policy: Don’t Forget About the Estate Tax Law Expirations

By  NAELA Publications
Along with the sunset of the Bush era tax cut and the looming sequester debates, Congress must also address the expiration of the current estate tax law before year’s end.

President's Message: 20 Reasons Why I’m Attending the National Aging & Law Institute

By  Gregory S. French, CELA, CAP
Following are a few reasons that I am attending the National Aging and Law Institute in Washington, D.C., November 8–10.

Executive Director's Message: A Broader Perspective

By  Peter G. Wacht, CAE
Oftentimes, we become so focused on what needs to be accomplished, on what’s going on in our local environment, we don’t realize that there’s more going on around us.

Aug/Sep 2012

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