Posts Tagged ‘certified elder law attorney’
YOUR LIFE IS EVER-CHANGING. YOUR ESTATE PLAN SHOULD BE, TOO.
When a client completes his or her estate plan, it often brings on a sense of accomplishment, relief, and comfort. Knowing you have a plan set in place – all of your legal documents in order – that will ease the stress on your family when you pass, is truly a wonderful feeling. However, it…
Read MoreThinking of Sitting for the CELA Exam? What You May Want to Know Before Taking the Plunge
Read the article in the NYS Bar Association’s Elder and Special Needs Journal here. About three years ago I first considered taking the CELA exam administered by the National Elder Law Foundation (NELF). By then I had been practicing law for 25 years, with a primary concentration in elder law and estate planning for over 15 years.…
Read MoreWhy You Need a Certified Elder Law Attorney
The Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) certification has frequently been referred to as “the gold standard” for elder law and special needs practitioners. This reflects the hard work and proof required before an attorney can proudly proclaim that he or she holds the valued designation. Preparation for a CELA designation includes several steps and several…
Read MoreWhat to Expect When Hiring an Elder Law Attorney
Meeting with an elder law attorney is a significant step. People should understand what the elder law planning process involves, and what your attorney will need from you to make the process the most effective it can be. First, don’t have the mind-set that planning revolves around a particular legal document such as a will…
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