Patricia E. Kefalas Dudek
Advocate for Elders, People
with Disabilities
and Their Families
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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.

Life Care Planning: A New Approach to the Practice of Elder Law (4/24/09)
Elder Law is a legal field focused on assisting clients with protecting their family home and other assets when faced with catastrophic nursing home costs. Life Care Planning is a new approach to the practice of Elder Law that focuses on providing legal and geriatric care planning services to a client for the remainder of his or her life.

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

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.

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.
Organizations and Services

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.

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.
Websites,Blogs & Newsletters

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."

Friedman Law
Lawrence A. Friedman (New Jersey) frequently writes and teaches other lawyers about elder law, special needs and estate planning.

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 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.

Oast & Hook (locations in Virginia and NC)
We understand the unique needs of older or disabled clients and the special concerns they share with their families and advocates.

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.

The Teddy Bear Lawyers
Serving seniors and those who love them in the Chicagoland area.