Get the resources and CLE new lawyers need to kickstart a career in elder law by joining the ABA and the Senior Lawyers Division.
Elder law covers a wide range of legal matters that affect elderly clients including financial and estate planning as well as health care, long term care planning, guardianship, Social Security, and Medicare/Medicaid.
If you deal with elder clients, chances are you'll need help from a certified elder law attorney or will want to become one yourself. Explore the expanding definition of what elder law is and the various practice areas it encompasses as our population ages.
Elder law does not have its own Committee or Section within the ABA, as such it can be hard for an attorney in need of an elder law practitioner to know where to find an experienced elder law attorney. That's why CELA was created. Learn more about the prestigious certification and the organizations that govern this dynamic and growing practice area of law.
Guardianship can be complicated, and even dangerous. Hear from Kerry Peck the dangers of financial exploitation through guardianship, and how you can protect yourself or a loved one.
