NAELA News & Journal Online

Online Exclusives

SECURE 2.0 Opens the Door for Qualified Longevity Annuity Contracts (QLACs)

News Article

By  Stephen Silverberg, CELA, CAP, Fellow, AEP®
The QLAC allows individuals to convert up to $200,000 of their IRA to a non-countable resource for Medicaid eligibility.

The Attorney-Client Disconnect

News Article

By  Rajiv Nagaich, CAP, Fellow
The way Americans plan for retirement is missing the mark, and the proof is in your appointment calendar.

New York NAELA Chapter: 2023 50-State Medicaid Chart

News Article

By  New York NAELA Chapter
Available online only. This chart will serve as a valuable reference tool for attorneys to use in cross-border Medicaid planning for their clients with interests in multiple states.

NAELA Journal and NAELA News Call for Articles and Case Notes

NAELA Journal publishes substantive articles (4,000-10,000 words) on significant topics in elder law and special needs planning as well as case notes of significant state or federal cases that are of importance or interest to attorneys practicing elder law and special needs planning. Presentations at conferences can often translate into Journal articles, as can substantive briefs on issues being litigated in the trial courts or on appeal.

NAELA News welcomes shorter (750-1,500 words), substantive articles on elder law and special needs planning topics, case notes of significant state or federal cases, practice management, and practice development. Articles should deal with timely issues in elder law and special needs planning, provide how-to information, or be about a recent event of interest to the elder law and special needs planning community.

Articles are peer-reviewed and publication in NAELA Journal and NAELA News is a recognition of your expertise.

Possible topics for either publication include:
Aging in the Community
Health Care and Aging
Special Needs Planning
Ethical Issues
LGBTQ Aging
Mental Health and Aging
Multicultural Aging
Policy and Advocacy
Public Benefits
Case Notes
Other substantive topics of interest to attorneys practicing elder law and special needs planning. 

See the Guidelines for Submission for more information.