Assuming there comes a time when New York State has a law allowing the terminally ill to end their lives – also known as Medical Aid in Dying – attorneys will have a lot of practical issues to consider for their clients. A panel presented by the Elder Law and Special Needs Section at the … Continued
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The New York State Bar Association is providing immediate relief to its members as the demands of 24/7 lawyering upend the delicate work/life balance that is so essential to attorney well-being. Domenick Napoletano, president of NYSBA and a solo practitioner in Brooklyn, announced Tuesday that the association has amassed a library of 20 automated forms … Continued
Britt Burner didn’t plan to become an elder law attorney like her mother, Nancy, but it happened anyway. “I spent most of my life saying all the reasons why I would not work with her, or do what she did,” Burner said. “And yet here I am.” When she was just a young woman, she … Continued
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Vulnerable clients need not submit to traditional, restrictive guardianships. When individuals are unable to make their own decisions, a proxy or a guardian can make decisions on their behalf. At a program presented by the New York State Bar Association, experts detailed three alternatives to traditional Article 17-A guardianships. The panelists were: Kristin Booth Glen, … Continued
Could a person with limited vision access your firm’s website? Could a wheelchair user get inside your law office? For people with disabilities, navigating legal services can be a challenge. But it does not have to be that way. At a panel hosted by the Elder Law and Special Needs Section at the New York … Continued
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