Volume 34 Issue 1

NAELA Welcomes Strong HCBS State Guidance from CMS

By  Lauren Marinaro, Esq., and Lindsay Jones, Esq.
Guidance from CMS provides significant technical information on how states can and should apply for flexibilities to better address the needs of “medically needy” or other higher-income groupings, assisting individuals who may otherwise only be eligi

Aging Out of Place

By  Josh Ard, Esq.
As they get closer to retirement, many attorneys would like to move to a different state while still maintaining their practice. One of the challenges is how to do that without violating professional conduct rules.

Featured Member Mark Munson, CELA, CAP

By  Terry Berthelot, MSW, JD
Mark is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) and a member of the Council of Advanced Practitioners (CAP).

Medicaid Planning Trusts, Gift Tax, and Estate Tax

By  Mark D. Munson, CELA, CAP
Medicaid planning trusts (MPT) are irrevocable trusts drafted in such a way to meet the No Circumstances of Payment Test

NAELA’s 2022 Annual Conference in Scottsdale

By  Beth A. McDaniel, CELA
Please consider joining us at NAELA’s only in-person national meeting in 2022 for two days of networking and practical education focusing on those we serve.

Book Review Why Did I Walk Into This Room?

By  Linda Anderson, LLM, CELA
This book is a valuable addition to a lay person’s concerns about aging, elder law, and planning for the future. It is a recommended resource for any estate planning or elder law attorneys to give to their clients.

Architecting the $600 Million Flint Water Settlement Process

By  Michele P. Fuller, Esq.
The settlement process was stagnant because of the complexities of planning the distribution of funds going to minors or incapacitated individuals.

Why I Volunteer at NAELA

By  Abby Matienzo
Have you thought about joining a NAELA committee, but weren’t sure it would be worth taking the time away from your practice to do so?

President’s Message New Year and New Beginnings

By  Letha Sgritta McDowell, CELA, CAP
I think that this fresh start and new look is exactly what NAELA needs

Build Back Better Act Collapsed. Now What?

By  David M. Goldfarb
Expanding access to HCBS remains a paramount issue for NAELA even if the BBBA talks have collapsed

Jan/Feb/Mar 2022

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