By Stana Martin, Ph.D.
This article explains the ins and outs of LTC claim management and provides best practice guides to get an approval.
By Heather D. Nadler, CELA, and Ann Koerner, RN, BSN, CRRN
Early collaboration between family law attorneys and attorneys experienced in estate planning, elder law, and special needs law is essential to achieving the best-possible outcomes.
By Mary Lynn J. Rynkiewicz
The NAELA Foundation hosted a Medicaid Estate Recovery Congressional Briefing at the Capitol Visitor Center on January 7, 2026, to shine a spotlight on how this policy harms older Americans and individuals with disabilities.
By Hannah Shin
What does it mean to practice elder and special needs law right now? We asked four NAELA members, and their answers reveal a field in motion.
By NAELA
Join your colleagues this May in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for practical education, meaningful connections, and real-world insights into elder and special needs law. Explore the program agenda and see what’s in store.
By Esmé Allopenna
Recent changes in enforcement of immigration policies stand to disrupt the longstanding place of immigrants within the elder care workforce.
By Clarence D. Richardson Jr., JD, IOM
An effective mentorship program doesn’t require a large committee or extensive infrastructure — it can start with a few experienced attorneys and an email.
By Mary Lynn J. Rynkiewicz
NAELA task force recommendations emphasized autonomy and functional capacity while calling for greater clarity, consistency, and practical guidance in rule revisions.
By Pauline Yeung-Ha, Esq.
I’ve volunteered with many nonprofit organizations, but NAELA is especially meaningful to me because it is geared toward elder law attorneys who bring both deep expertise and genuine compassion to the work they do.
By NAELA President Eric J. Einhart, Esq.
Over the next three to five years, elder and special needs law will face challenges that go beyond ordinary market cycles or incremental changes. These are not reasons for fear or retreat.