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THE CONNECTICUT CHAPTER OF NAELA Announces its Annual Meeting With Senator Kevin Kelly 21st district and Michael Johnson, CT NAELA Lobbyist from Sullivan LeShane, to discuss the legislative session.  Join us on June 16th for the Annual Meeting and this informative presentation. (Proposed slate of candidates and proposed changes to bylaws to be forwarded under…

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The Connecticut Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) presents: Retirement Planning Guru ATTORNEY NATALIE B. CHOATE on Estate Planning Strategies with Retirement Benefits, Including Disability Trusts and Retirement Benefits.  The seminar will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2017 (8:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.) at the Four Points By Sheraton, 275 Research…

Join your colleagues from around the country at the NAELA 2017 Annual Conference in Boston from April 27th to 29th.  Go to www.naela.org/2017annual for details and to register. CT NAELA MEMBERS ATTENDING THE NATIONAL MEETING IN BOSTON:  Are you looking to link up with other CT NAELA members at the meeting?  There are at least 15…

The Following is a Press Release the Energy and Commerce Committee issued on March 6, 2017, posted here for informational purposes only.  The viewpoints expressed by the authors do not necessarily reflect the opinions, viewpoints and official policies of CT NAELA. WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) released…

March 8, 2017 Dear Colleagues: I am pleased to report that at today’s FOIC hearing, the commission approved the hearing officer’s recommended decision and amended along the lines of what we requested to establish a deadline for full compliance.  In other words, DSS must provide us with all fair hearing decisions for 2013, 2014, 2015…

Thursday, MAY 11, 2017 at the Four Points by Sheraton in Meriden, CT The seminar will address Planning Strategies with Retirement Benefits Registration form to be provided shortly. Contact: Attorney Elizabeth Byrne at ebyrne@fgsb-law.com

Dear CT NAELA Members: It is with great enthusiasm that I report to you that DSS has agreed to place a moratorium on the calculation and collection of Applied Income for Waiver recipients contributing to Pooled Special Needs Trusts. Although it remains unknown how long this will last, (in part) due to our efforts, DSS…

If you missed this important webinar, NAELA members can access the recording online. Find out what potential legislation could mean for your clients and your elder law and special needs planning practice.  Members who attended the webinar had this to say:  “Legislative proposals that could directly impact my clients. … Very helpful and interesting overall.” “Very good…