Special Needs Section

January 11, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Fern Finkel, chair of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section, writes: This year, 11 of our executive committee section members have seats on Governor Kathy Hochul's Master Plan on Aging, enabling us to further contribute to the roadmap for resolving some of the issues that confront our seniors and persons with special needs.

By Fern Finkel, Chair, Elder Law and Special Needs Section

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January 14, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Deepankar Mukerji, Chair of the NYSBA Elder Law and Special Needs Section, writes: The current labor shortage is dangerous for the elderly and frail populations. As the state begins to address this issue and search for responses to the crisis, we will be monitoring the actions and proposals closely.

By Deepankar Mukerji, Chair, Elder Law and Special Needs Section 

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January 24, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Tara Anne Pleat, Chair of the NYSBA Elder Law and Special Needs Section, discusses the importance of delineating those who are qualified to provide advice in this arena in order to protect the public interest and to protect the integrity of the legal profession.

By Tara Anne Pleat, Chair, Elder Law and Special Needs Section

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January 11, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Judith D. Grimaldi, Chair of the NYSBA Elder Law and Special Needs Section, writes: Elder and special needs law has become more challenging as the basic societal supports on which our aged and disabled clients thrive can no longer be taken as a given. The rules are changing in the middle of the game and our clients are caught in the mix. ELSN Section members strive to meet these challenges with wisdom and energy.

By Judith D. Grimaldi, Chair, Elder Law and Special Needs Section

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