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When An Airline Loses or Damages Your Wheelchair
From NextAvenue.org — Custom-made wheelchairs are lost every day, and some disability activists are calling for accountability and reform Every time Asim Dietrich, a staff attorney for the Arizona Center for Disability Law, has flown with his custom, motorized...
Digital Estate Plan: What it is and and why you need one
From NextAvenue.org — Advice from the authors of 'In Case You Get Hit By a Bus' — By Abby Schneiderman, Adam Seifer, and Gene Newman — What happens to all your digital accounts, services and property after you die? Planning for this is officially called a Digital...
The Social Security COLA could be the highest in a decade
From Forbes.com — BY John F. Wasik — This is good news, well almost. Due to rising cost-of-living (COLA) index number in recent months, Social Security benefits could be the highest they’ve been in 13 years. There’s a few “ifs” and “buts,” though. The current rate 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