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Let’s stop blaming scam victims, new AARP report says
From AARP.com —By Christina Ianzito — "Several People Scammed Out of Purchasing New Apartment in Miami Beach" "Americans Swindled in $13M Wine Investment Scam" These are recent news headlines about victims of fraud. What they share: language that subtly blames the...
Fun and games and … estate planning?
From JD Supra/Sands Anderson — By M. Benjamin Tiefenback — When we take seemingly mundane tasks and turn them into a game – like who can pick up the toys on the floor the fastest – those tasks suddenly become more fun and easier to accomplish. The gamification...
In first, feds issue ‘bill of rights’ for air passengers with disabilities
From DisabilityScoop.com — By MICHELLE DIAMENT — The Biden administration is introducing a first-ever “bill of rights” aimed at helping ensure people with disabilities have a smoother experience when flying. The 16-page document issued by the U.S. Department of...
Why 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
Ohio NAELA is a state chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys