Elder Law and Special Needs Law Journal: Vol. 34 No. 2
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Practice Area: Elder Law & Special Needs
New York State Bar Association Announces Plan To Help Over-Scheduled Lawyers
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
New Elder Law and Special Needs Section Chair Britt Burner Follows in Mom’s Footsteps
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
Elder Law and Special Needs Law Journal: Vol. 34 No. 1
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Alternative Guardianships Protect the Rights of Vulnerable Clients
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
How a Service Dog and Two Lawyers Welcome Clients With Disabilities
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
Elder Law and Special Needs Law Journal: Vol. 33 No. 3
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Elder Law and Special Needs Law Journal: Vol. 33 No. 2
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How Child Support Complicates Benefits for Adult Developmentally Disabled Children
Receiving and distributing child support for developmentally disabled children is complicated. And it gets more complicated as a child ages into adulthood, changing their eligibility for benefits. The New York State Bar Association’s Family Law, Elder Law & Special Needs and Trusts & Estates Law sections hosted a continuing legal education course to discuss this … Continued
New York State Bar Association Launches Task Force To Study Legal Issues Surrounding Medical Aid in Dying
The New York State Bar Association is launching a task force to make recommendations about the legal, ethical, public health and policy considerations involved in helping people make end of life decisions. “These sensitive issues can present a minefield for many families during the most difficult time in their lives,” said New York State Bar … Continued