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Confidential Relationships - The Unconscious Fiduciary (National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys newsletter - Fall 2008)
A confidential relationship is a fiduciary relationship and carries with it serious responsibilities and liabilities.

Do You Need an Elder Law Attorney? (Daniel O. Tully)
Another great article by a friend of mine.

Elder Justic Act legislation could help combat elder abuse and neglect (NAELA - June 2007)
A major bipartisan issue before Congress calls for safeguards against elder abuse, neglect and exploitation.

Elder Law: What it Means to You (Reporter Online -10/08)
Until just a few years ago, the legal needs of the "elderly" weren't significantly different from the needs of the general population, and "elder law" was an obscure niche legal practice.

Human Rights Magazine (American Bar Association - Spring 2004)
Several articles related to elder law issues, including age discrimination, SSI benefits, and the Fair Housing Act.

Planning for Future Protection (Michigan Senior Living)
Protect your financial assets by choosing an elder law attorney with care.

Sentinal (Center for Elders and The Courts)
Newsletter serving the nation's courts on issues related to aging, probate, and elder abuse.

Should Attorneys Have a Duty to Report Financial Abuse of the Elderly?
Exploitation of older persons is a growing problem in America. As a result, our legal and social systems are struggling to develop structures that will prevent, remedy and punish instances of abuse. From all indications, financial abuse is becoming increasingly common, and can be devastating to its victim

The Changing Face of Elder Law (American Institute for Paralegal Studies - Nov/Dec. 2007)
As the aging population increases, the demand for more medical care and legal services, such as estate planning and long-term care, also will increase. To add to this growing demand, there is an increasing trend in crimes against the elderly, and continuous changes in laws and regulations affecting the aging.

Understanding the Fundamentals of Elder Law (ComFy Magazine)
Estate planning and maintenance is the most popular topic in Elder law. Many elders don’t understand tax treatment of it and often seek help of special attorneys. Health related issues such as getting Medicaid help is the second category of elder law cases.

What is Elder Law? (NAELA)
Rather than being defined by technical legal distinctions, Elder Law is defined by the client to be served. In other words, the lawyer who practices Elder Law may handle a range of issues but has a specific type of clients--seniors.

What is Elder Mediation? (Valenti Law blog - 12/9/08)
Elder mediation is mediation of any conflict that involves elders, their family members or others in their lives.

American Bar Association - Commission on Law and Aging
Mission: to strengthen and secure the legal rights, dignity, quality of life, and quality of care of elders.

Center for Elders and The Courts
The primary resource for the judiciary and court management on issues related to aging.

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc.
A non-profit association that assists lawyers, bar organizations and others who work with older clients and their families.

National Elder Law Network
A source of dependable information on legal issues for seniors, their familes, and advocates.