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Feds Update Rules For Disability Employment
From DisabilityScoop.com — New federal guidance is spelling out what qualifies as competitive integrated employment for people with disabilities. The U.S. Department of Education issued an updated frequently asked questions document late last month that serves as...
Three Big Social Security Changes Coming in 2022
From The Motley Fool — By CHRISTY BIEBER — Across the United States, most Americans are either paying the Social Security tax or are receiving benefits from it. That's why changes to the program can affect just about every household. And several of those changes...
Bill Could Throw A Monkey Wrench Into Retirement Planning
From Forbes.com — By BRANDON HALL As you may have heard, there is pending congressional legislation that could affect what self-directed individual retirement accounts (IRAs) can invest in and how large of a retirement one can build. This legislation was brought...
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