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NAELA News Editorial Board

Editor-in-Chief

Chari M. Alson, CELA

Editors

Charlotte-Anne T. Alexander, Esq.
Josh Ard, Esq.
Terry Berthelot, MSW, J.D.
Jazmin G. Caldwell, Esq.
Adriane S. Grace, Esq.
Amy E. Haupert, Esq.
Rajiv Nagaich, CAP, Fellow
Stephen Silverberg, CELA, CAP, Fellow

NAELA Publisher

Susan Simolunas

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Articles appearing in NAELA News may not be regarded as legal advice. The nature of elder and special needs law practice makes it imperative that local law and practice be consulted before advising clients. Statements of fact and opinion are the responsibility of the author and do not imply an opinion or endorsement on the part of the officers or directors of NAELA unless otherwise specifically stated as such.

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