N A E L A - National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
N A E L A - National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
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N A E L A<br />
NEWS<br />
<strong>National</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Elder</strong> <strong>Law</strong> <strong>Attorneys</strong><br />
Contents<br />
Volume 18 - Issue 1 - 2006<br />
The NAELA News is published by the<br />
<strong>National</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Elder</strong> <strong>Law</strong> <strong>Attorneys</strong>, Inc.<br />
1604 N. Country Club Road<br />
Tucson, AZ 85716-3102<br />
520/881-4005<br />
520/325-7925 Fax<br />
www.naela.org<br />
Articles appearing in the NAELA News<br />
may not be regarded as legal advice.<br />
The nature <strong>of</strong> <strong>Elder</strong> <strong>Law</strong> practice makes<br />
it imperative that local law and practice<br />
be consulted before advising clients.<br />
Statements <strong>of</strong> fact and opinion are the<br />
responsibility <strong>of</strong> the author and do not<br />
imply an opinion or endorsement on<br />
the part <strong>of</strong> the <strong>of</strong>ficers or directors <strong>of</strong><br />
NAELA unless otherwise specifically<br />
stated as such.<br />
Publications Chair<br />
Edwin M. Boyer, Esq.<br />
Sarasota, FL<br />
Editor<br />
Judith D. Grimaldi, CELA<br />
Brooklyn, NY<br />
Associate Editor<br />
Bridget O’Brien Swartz, Esq.<br />
Phoenix, AZ<br />
Publications Coordinator<br />
Jonathan D. Boyle<br />
Tucson, AZ<br />
Graphic Designer<br />
Kristin L. Hager<br />
Tokyo, Japan<br />
© Copyright NAELA 2006<br />
Features<br />
4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Are You Ready for Your 2:30 Appointment?<br />
11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tales <strong>of</strong> NAELA<br />
12 . . . . . .Address Medicaid’s Institutional Bias and Expand Your Practice<br />
15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Memoirs <strong>of</strong> a Counsellor: “After So Much Time . . .”<br />
17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vermont’s Long-Term Care Waiver<br />
21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Discussions <strong>of</strong> Fees<br />
22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Case Against Court Certification <strong>of</strong> Guardians<br />
27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Using Off-Site Staff<br />
29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marketing with Legal Resources, LLC<br />
32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Divorce <strong>Elder</strong> <strong>Law</strong> Style<br />
36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NAELA Journal Update<br />
Every Issue<br />
7 President’s Message<br />
9 Executive Director’s Message<br />
26 NAELA Member Discount Partners<br />
31 Members in the News<br />
36 Calendar <strong>of</strong> Events<br />
38 New CELA’s
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