Legal issues that affect aging Americans
and individuals of all ages with disabilities
are growing in number. Our laws and
regulations are becoming more complex,
and each state has different laws. Actions
taken with regard to a single matter may
have unintended legal effects.
Hear Elder Law attorneys discuss topics
like Health Care Decision Making,
Guardianship, Medicare, and Medicaid.
Announcing
Call for NAELA Board of Directors Nominations
NAELA is currently seeking members to serve in leadership positions on its Board of Directors. There are openings for directors which carry a two-year term. Nominations must be received no later than November 23, 2010. Click here for more information.
Important Membership Update
During the month of August, NAELA will be making enhancements to our database and website that may affect your ability to log in and/or participate in some components online. We hope to keep interruptions to a minimum and will be communicating more details as they develop. Please note that as part of this enhancement process, members will receive (via mail and e-mail) a new user ID and password for the website. Once you log in using the new user ID and password, you can keep it or change it as you prefer, as you’ll now have the ability to control your online profile for the website on your own. Watch for more information. UPDATE: On August 25th, NAELA e-commerce operations will be shut down in order to transition over to the new database and we anticipate that it will be operational again after Labor Day. During the shutdown period, membership orders and meeting registrations may be mailed, e-mailed or faxed to the office in Vienna, Virginia for processing. Telephonics registrations will not be effected.
Make Your Nomination for the
NAELA Elder Leadership Award
Each year, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys chooses an individual to honor for his or her significant contributions to seniors on a national level through sustained exemplary service and actions.
Nominations deadline: September 1, 2010
For more information about the NAELA Elder Leadership Award and to download a nomination form, click here.
New Social Security POMS Section
The NAELA Trusts and Special Needs Trusts Section would like to inform NAELA members of the new Social Security Program Operations Manual System (POMS) Section regarding early trust terminations provisions that go into effect October 1. 2010. Click here for more information.
Senior Rights PAC Blog--New Updates!
The Senior Rights PAC Blog is now available to all NAELA members for your edification and enjoyment. Click on http://seniorrightspac.blogspot.com/ to access the blog. The blog features information about Members of Congress and legislative news that may affect your work and your clients. The SR PAC creates relationships with legislators to forward our issues. The SR PAC welcomes your support and participation—click here for more information.
NAELA Brochures Available to Customize
Brochures on over 15 Elder Law and Special Needs topics are available to customize with your specific
office information. These brochures can be used in a variety of ways including working with potential
clients to explain important issues.
Please click here for further information: http://www.naela.org/resources.aspx?Internal=true
NAELA Makes Learning Easy with the Online Education Library
Keep up with Elder Law and Special Needs Law issues with the new NAELA Online Education Library - without leaving your office! You'll find instant access to online and telephonic seminars, webinars, podcasts, MP3's and session materials. The Online Education Library is user friendly, features simple online ordering as well as value-priced programs. Continued Legal Education credits apply to some programs.
To visit the Online Education Library click here
NAELA's New CareerCenter
Let our focused job center help match qualified legal staff with your office needs. The new NAELA Career Center is open to any job seeker interested in Elder and Special Need Law. Post your job at NAELA Career Center at a fraction of the cost.
For more information on NAELA's CareerCenter click here
Headlines
| States Establish Structures for Health Reform Implementation |
| Posted: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 |
| Eighteen states and one U.S. territory have established task forces to assist with health care reform implementation. See this report. |
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| Joint Committee on Taxation Releases Estate Tax Analysis |
| Posted: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 |
| On Monday, August 16, Congress’ Joint Committee on Taxation released their analysis of tax-related elements of President Obama’s FY 2011 budget. |
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| Aging Inmates Straining Prison Systems |
| Posted: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 |
| The American Civil Liberties Union estimates that elderly prisoners — the fastest growing segment of the prison population, largely because of tough sentencing laws — are three times more expensive to incarcerate than younger inmates. |
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