NAELA News Volume 25 Issue 5

Featured Member: William J. Brisk, CELA

By  Harry S. Margolis, Esq., CAP
Bill has successfully melded two careers: teaching and academic publishing along with client representation.

Legacies

By  William J. Brisk, CELA
When you help clients define their own legacies, you can learn about the legacies you want to leave behind.

CAPsules: Keep in Touch with Your Clients and Prospects

By  Timothy P. Crawford, CELA, CAP
Tim Crawford shares some ideas for how you can keep your name top-of-mind for clients and prospects.

Practice Success Section: Digital Assets

By  Jennifer VanderVeen, CELA
Estate planning in the online age.

New HIPAA Requirements Impact on Elder and Special Needs Law Attorneys?

By  NAELA Publications
Changes to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) privacy requirements went into effect September 23, 2013. The new rule will enhance a patient’s privacy protections

NAELA Chapters Corner: Massachusetts and Florida

By  Matthew P. Albanese, Esq and Ellen Morris, Esq.
Massachusetts Chapter Represents NAELA at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference and Dancing Our Way to Success in the Florida Legislature

Public Policy: Possible Changes in VA Benefits

By  Dawn Weekly, Esq.
The Veterans Task Force Subcommittee of NAELA’s Public Policy Committee is on the Hill advocating on behalf of veterans.

Expediting the VA Claims Process

By  Victoria L. Collier, CELA
Ways to expedite a VA Improved Pension with Aid and Attendance benefit claim.

The Concerns of Yesterday and Today

By  Vincent J. Russo, CELA, CAP
A look back at NAELA’s history and some pivotal decisions and events.

2014 UnProgram: Your Agenda. Your Meeting.

By  Jennifer VanderVeen, CELA
This year’s programming includes the traditional UnProgram — a forum for you to talk about what is important to you

Changes in SSA Policy Affecting Special Needs Trusts

By  Mary E. O’Byrne, Esq., and Thomas D. Begley Jr., CELA
Special needs trust advocates now have a forum to discuss policy with senior SSA staff and share the perspective of beneficiaries and trustees across the country.

Check Out the New KnowledgeBase

By  NAELA Publications
Learn more about the new member benefit that will help you navigate to the content you’re looking for.

The NAELA Foundation-A Force for Change Through Litigation

By  Howard S. Krooks, CELA, CAP
In the August/September issue of NAELA News, I discussed the important role that we, as Elder Law and Special Needs Planning attorneys, play in advancing issues important to our members and the clients whom we serve through legislative advocacy.

Executive Director's Message: Loyalty and Trust

By  Peter G. Wacht, CAE
Loyalty and trust. The two go hand in hand.

Oct/Nov 2013

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