Ohio NAELA
Empowering and inspiring Ohio attorneys who serve the elderly and people with special needsRecent media of note
Social Security may use your Facebook and Instagram photos to nix disability claims
From CBS News — The Social Security Administration may start screening your Facebook and Instagram posts to evaluate your disability claim. Currently, the federal agency uses them to investigate fraud cases, but it's planning to expand that usage. Social media is...
read moreTrump Outlines a Significant Social Security Cut in His 2020 Budget
From The Motley Fool — This past Monday, March 11, President Trump unveiled his fiscal 2020 budget proposal for the federal government. As a reminder, fiscal years for the federal government end on Sept. 30 and begin on Oct. 1. Unveiling a budget months in advance of...
read moreThe One Factor That Determines If Your Retirement Will Be A Success
From Forbes — Almost all retirement planning focuses on finances. That’s unfortunate. The state of your finances determines retirement success only up to a point. Surveys of retirees make clear that satisfaction in retirement rarely hinges on finances. People in...
read moreWhy an Elder Law or Special Needs Law Attorney?
What is Elder and Special Needs Law?
Elder and Special Needs Law are specialized areas of law that involve representing, counseling, and assisting seniors, people with disabilities, and their families in connection with a variety of legal issues, from estate planning to long term care issues, with a primary emphasis on promoting the highest quality of life for the individuals. Typically, Elder and Special Needs Law attorneys address the client’s perspective from a holistic viewpoint by addressing legal, medical, financial, social and family issues.
Demand for Elder and Special Needs Law Is Growing
The number of older individuals in the population is projected to increase to 71.5 million in 2030, representing nearly 20 percent of the U.S. population. As a result the need is growing for specialized legal advice about aging-related issues.
Learn more about Ohio NAELA
Interested in more information about the Ohio Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys?
Fill out the contact form below to start a conversation.
(We do not provide legal advice or services.)
Ohio NAELA Membership News
The 2018 Ohio NAELA UnProgram
The 2018 Ohio NAELA UnProgram will be held Aug. 3-4 at the Mohican State Park Lodge & Conference Center, 3116 OH-3, Loudonville, Ohio 44842 The UnProgram will run 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3 and 8 a.m. until noon Saturday, Aug. 4. Look for the registration...
read more2018 Medicaid Practicum
New to Medicaid? Struggling to develop a strong Medicaid system? Let us help! The Ohio Chapter of NAELA will host a one-day practicum to walk you through the best practices for processing a Medicaid case, including defining the roles of attorneys and support staff....
read moreMembership Meeting Minutes November 11, 2016
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. Ohio Chapter – Membership Meeting Minutes November 11, 2016 Started: 12:04 pm. Participants: Ashley Burke, Jennifer Sitterley Baum, Joseph Motta, Maggie Sutton, Jim Koewler, Dawn McFadden, Marta Williger, Blaine Brockman,...
read more