Are You An Elder Law Attorney?
Elder and special needs law includes helping such persons and their families with planning for incapacity and long-term care, Medicaid and Medicare coverage (including coverage of nursing home and home care), health and long-term care insurance, and health care decision-making. It also includes drafting of supplemental needs and other trusts, the selection of long-term care providers, home care and nursing home problem solving, retiree health and income benefits, retirement housing, and fiduciary services or representation.
NAELA is a professional association of more than 4,000 attorneys dedicated to improving the quality of legal services provided to older adults and people with disabilities. Our mission is to equip attorneys for the complexity of serving older adults and people with disabilities through education, advocacy, and community.