NAELA News Volume 26 Issue 2

Featured Member: Gregory Wilcox, CELA

By  Gregory Wilcox, CELA
From east coast to west coast, public affairs to Elder Law, world traveller to Scottish country dancing, a long-time NAELA member shares his journey.

Trust Protectors-The Underground Planning Technique

By  Gregory Wilcox, CELA
A Trust Protector is usually thought of as a person whose duty is to protect the beneficiaries, the trust estate, and the implementation of the settlor's purposes from an errant trustee.

Trap for the Unwary-Obamacare May Be a Loan for Some

By  Morris Klein, CELA, CAP
What you need to know to advise clients who receive their health insurance through Medicaid.

Social Security POMS for Same-Sex Marriages

By  H. Amos Goodall Jr., CELA
On February 24, 2014, the Social Security Administration announced operating instructions for claims for aged, surviving spouses, or SSI claimants who are in same-sex marriages.

CAPsules: Assisted Suicide in the United States

By  Sharon Kovacs Gruer, CELA, CAP, and Mary Ann Hasselbring
Three states allow physician-assisted suicide by specific statute and two states have case law that physicians may use as a defense.

Birth of the Elder Law and Miscellaneous Remedies Division

By  Hon. Patricia Banks
Key stakeholders collaborate to craft a plan for a court to serve seniors in Cook County, Illinois.

Making Your Office Elder Friendly

By  Professor Rebecca C. Morgan, CAP, Stetson University, College of Law
Intentional, elder-friendly design will make a visit to your office safe and pleasant for seniors and people with disabilities.

2013 NAELA Annual Report: NAELA Is Working for You

By  Howard S. Krooks, CELA, CAP
In 2013, NAELA celebrated its 25th anniversary and all it has accomplished. I’d like to examine where NAELA is today.

2013 Council of Advanced Practitioners Conference

By  NAELA Publications
CAP members meet for a weekend of high-level learning as well as networking with fellow CAP members.

Mourning Loss of Longtime Contributing Member Mary WanderPolo, CELA, CAP

By  NAELA Publications
Mary WanderPolo, CELA, CAP, a NAELA member since 1990, a nationally recognized leader in the Elder Law community, and founding partner of WanderPolo & Siegel in Montclair, N.J., died December 26, 2013, after an eight-month battle with cancer.

President's Message: Life Is a Series of Hellos and Goodbyes

By  Howard S. Krooks, CELA, CAP
Billy Joel penned many really meaningful lyrics, and the one above from the song “Say Goodbye to Hollywood” is one that I have long admired because it’s true in so many areas of my life.

Executive Director's Message: Spring Cleaning

By  Peter G. Wacht, CAE
Spring is a time for growth, a time for change. It’s a time for warmer weather, though for many of us around the country winter’s grip held fast for much longer than we would have liked.

Apr/May 2014

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