Guardianship/Capacity

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Model Rule 1.14: NAELA’s Leadership in Strengthening the Ethical Foundation of Elder Law Practice

5/15/2026  

The American Bar Association’s recent adoption of a revised Model Rule of Professional Conduct 1.14 marks one of the most significant legal ethics developments affecting elder law practitioners in more than two decades.

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ABA’s Revised Model Rule 1.14 on Guardianship: From Capacity to Decision-Making

3/1/2026  

NAELA task force recommendations emphasized autonomy and functional capacity while calling for greater clarity, consistency, and practical guidance in rule revisions.

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Dementia and Capacity: What Every Elder Law Attorney Should Know

11/20/2025  

As an elder law attorney, you are often the first to sense that something has shifted. This article provides a practical lens for understanding dementia and capacity, including the signs you shouldn’t ignore.

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President’s Message: The World Is a Better Place Because You Are in It

8/28/2025  

What makes NAELA extraordinary is not just the quality of our advocacy or the strength of our education — it’s the spirit of our members.

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Solo Agers: Planning Strategies for Independent Older Adults Facing Unique Aging Challenges

3/28/2025

Solo agers are a rapidly expanding segment of the older population. Elder law attorneys should have a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges faced by solo agers and be equipped to provide the proper guidance to clients.

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Solo Agers: Planning Strategies for Independent Older Adults Facing Unique Aging Challenges

3/28/2025  

Solo agers are a rapidly expanding segment of the older population. Elder law attorneys should have a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges faced by solo agers and be equipped to provide the proper guidance to clients.

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Dissatisfaction or Breach of Duty: When to Remove a Guardian

2/28/2025  

This article briefly explores the difference between simple dissatisfaction with a guardian’s performance and a breach of fiduciary duty requiring the removal of a guardian.

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Public Guardianship Programs: A Vital Resource in Elder Law

11/22/2024  

As practitioners, we must be well-versed in the workings of these programs, refer clients when appropriate, and support the continued evolution and improvement of these essential services.

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Managing Third-Party Interest In Guardianship

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Legal Capacity Counseling AELR 2024 Edition

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Supported Decision Making: Considerations

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Dementia and Capacity From A Clinical Point of View

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