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Are Firearms Taking a Back Seat in Estate Planning?

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Estate planning attorneys are in a perfect position to initiate conversations about gun ownership and dementia by making it a normal part of a more extensive long-term care planning discussion.

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By Maria C. Hull, Esq.

Maria Hull is an attorney and counselor-at-law at Life Point Law in Federal Way, Washington.

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Join NAELA’s Board of Directors – Shape the Future With Us!

6/24/2024

Are you passionate about making a difference? Do you have a vision for the future and the drive to lead? We invite you to bring your expertise and enthusiasm to NAELA’s Board of Directors.

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2025 NAELA Delegation to Morocco

8/1/2024

NAELA invites you to join our journey through the country’s diverse customs, food, music, and architecture as well as a deep dive into elder law in Morocco.

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NAELA Foundation Awarded Grant to Address Inequities Caused by Medicaid Estate Recovery

8/21/2024

Recognizing the need to address inequities perpetuated by Medicaid estate recovery on marginalized communities, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has awarded a grant to the NAELA Foundation to fund research, education, and advocacy on this issue.

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Supported Decision-Making: Defending Liberty

September 24, 2024 12 Noon ET

Too often, petitions for involuntary guardianship and conservatorship are granted without adequate scrutiny, based on the presumption that individuals with disabilities lack legal capacity to make decisions. Join us to learn more.  

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Take Steps Now to Harness AI for the Future

Webinar - November 4, 2024, 1 PM ET

Generative AI systems, such as ChatGPT, are currently taking the world by storm. As attorneys, we do not need to become AI experts, but we do need to deal with the effects of AI on our profession.

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