Volume 32 Issue 1

Practice Management During an Emergency

By  NAELA Publications
The COVID-19 virus is causing disruption to businesses world-wide. NAELA has been asked to provide members with some basic information on managing their practices during an emergency.

COVID-19 Resources

By  NAELA Publications
Resources for COVID-19

Assisted Suicide - Medical Aid in Dying

By  Leonard F. Berg
This letter is in response the 2019 NAELA three-part webinar series titled, “End of Life Issues – Growing National Debate About Medical Aid in Dying (MAID).”

DC Circuit Affirms District Court Decision That Struck Down Arkansas’ 1115 Medicaid Waiver

By  Erica Asbell, Esq.
In a victory against harmful 1115 Medicaid waivers, the D.C. Circuit recently affirmed a district court ruling that struck down Arkansas’ proposed 1115 waiver.

Four New CELAs Dish on How They Passed the Test

By  Aimee Stern
The National Elder Law Foundation (NELF) often hears hesitancy from lawyers interested in taking the Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) exam. They say it’s a hard test with low passing rates

New 401k Rules May Impact Medicaid Determinations for Couples

By  Lauren S. Marinaro, Esq.
Practitioners should be aware of this new rule and how it interacts with a state’s Medicaid regulations.

Helping With Your Clients' Non-Legal Needs

By  Jennifer Balmos, Esq.
Learn how care managers and patient advocates can help your clients. Each has a different role during a health care crisis or ongoing illness.

Featured Volunteers: Three NAELA Members Who Give Back

By  NAELA Publications
Meet these NAELA volunteers and learn how giving back your time as a volunteer helps you and other NAELA members.

2019 Summit Review

By  Crystal West Edwards, CELA, and Valerie Geiger, Esq.
With monuments and memorials our nation’s capital was the perfect city to host this year’s Summit in November.

NAELA Summit: Seminar Reviews

By  Eric Einhart, Esq., and Leonard Mondschein, CELA, CAP
Reviews of four popular sessions from the 2019 NAELA Summit in Washington, DC

Seven Pitfalls and Six Solutions of the Medicaid 5 Year Trust

By  Meghan M. Teigen, Esq., and Mark T. Johnson, CELA
This article highlights the pitfalls of a 5-year trust, along with some solutions to the pitfalls.

Experience NAELA's 2020 Annual Conference in Seattle, Washington

By  NAELA Publications
Plan to join us in the unique city of Seattle for the 2020 Annual Conference on Thursday, April 30 and Friday, May 1.

Elder Law Basics: The Durable Power of Attorney and Bank Disapproval

By  Robert J. Shanahan Jr., Esq.
Increasingly, attorneys are reporting that their durable powers of attorney are being rejected by bank branches.

President's Message: Making a Difference

By  Jennifer L. VanderVeen, CELA, CAP, Fellow
Volunteering is a win/win. You'll be giving back to your professional community while expanding your network and expertise.

2019 Was Supposed to Be a Quiet Year for NAELA Advocacy. It Wasn't.

By  David M. Goldfarb, Esq., CAE
After several years of combatting Medicaid eligibility cuts in Congress, it looked as if NAELA could “relax” and focus on more productive issues

Jan/Feb/Mar 2020