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Organizations and Resources
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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.
• 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 Foundation
  The National Elder Law Foundation (NELF) is the only national organization certifying practitioners of elder and special needs law. NELF’s Certified Elder Law Attorney designation is itself certified by the American Bar Association. There are nearly 500 CELAs across the country, and our numbers are growing steadily.
• 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.

Resources: 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.
• 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 of Michigan
  Elder Law of Michigan is a nonprofit organization that promotes & protects the rights, health, & economic well-being of older adults & people with disabilities.
• 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.
• 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.
• Resources for Elder Justice Professionals 
  This post includes a summary of resources and educational opportunities relevant to the elder justice field.