Patricia E. Kefalas Dudek
Advocate for Elders, People
with Disabilities
and Their Families
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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 and Your Future (Reporter Online -10/18/08)
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.

State Adult Guardianship Legislation: Directions for Reform (2007)
In 2007, at least 13 states passed a total of 16 adult guardianship bills - as compared with 16 bills in eight states passed in 2006. Connecticut passed a major revision targeting procedures for appointment, limited orders and procedures for appealing probate court decisions. Washington, Arkansas and Nevada passed legislation creating or strengthening an office of public guardianship.

Task Force on Guardianships and Conservatorships - Michigan Supreme Court
Final Report from the Michigan Supreme Court.

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.

Organizations and Services

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.

National Senior Citizens Law Center
Advocates before the courts, Congress and federal agencies to promote the independence and well-being of low income elderly and disabled Americans.
Noteworty Newsletters, Websites & Blogs

E-Clinic News (Fall 2007)
From the Elder Law Clinic

Center for Elderlaw.com (Barron, Rosenberg, Mayoras & Mayoras)
A full service facility covering every legal issue affecting the lives of seniors or their families.

Charlie Robinson's Blog
A fellow elder law attorney in Clearwater, Florida.

Elder Blawg
An elder law blog from Morton Law Firm with "interesting and useful information--and maybe even the occasional insight."

Elder Law Answers Blog
I am a member of Elder Law Answers and also enjoy reading their blog for the latest info.

Elder Law Corner (K. Gabriel Heiser blog)
Great articles and info on elder law and related issues.

Elder Law Issues - Christina Forbes
A fellow elder law attorney in Washington, DC.

Elder Law Prof Blog
A member of the Law Professor Blogs Network.

Elder Law Update
A great Florida firm's informative newsletter. In the issue linked above, don't miss the articles: "Courts v. Agency for Health Care Administration" - "What is Required of a Personal Representative" and "How to fight a Medicare Discharge."

GeriLaw - Robert B. Fleming
A blog from a Tucson elder law attorney and his colleagues.

Leanna Hamill - Massachusetts Estate Planning and Elder Law
A blog from a Massachusetts attorney discussing estate planning, elder law and health insurance matters.

Life Care Planning Firm - Timothy L. Takacs, Esq.
Elder law practice attorney in Tennessee.

National Center on Elder Abuse
A national resource center dedicated to the prevention of elder mistreatment. See their Newsletter Archives for valuable info.

National Elder Law Network
Free, reliable information for seniors and their advocates. Page listed above contains many other links to valuable resources related to issues regarding seniors and elder law.

PA Elder, Estate & Fiduciary Law Blog - Neil E. Hendershot, Esq.
A blog by a practicing and teaching lawyer, who works daily in the legal areas covered by the PA EE&F Law Blog.

Red Tape Blog - Michigan State University Libraries
Good info on elder law issues.

Richard L. Shea (blog)
A Connecticut Estate Planning & Elder Law attorney.

Sixty Plus, Inc. Elderlaw Clinic
The Two-term Internship Experience enables students (called "legal interns") to interview, counsel, represent and advocate in a general civil law practice for people who are over sixty years old.