Social workers and elder law attorney

Social Worker Duties and How They Relate to Hiring an Elder Law Attorney

Social workers play a crucial role in advocating for and assisting individuals in various stages of life, particularly vulnerable populations such as the elderly. Their duties encompass a wide range of services, including case management, counseling, advocacy, and connecting clients with essential resources. One of the most significant responsibilities of social workers, especially those working…

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Elder Law Attorney Explains 2024 In Numbers

Elder Law Attorney Explains 2024 In Numbers

We have everything you need to know right here! With this insightful breakdown by Elder Law Attorney Joan Reed Wilson, of elder law facts and figures in 2024. Understand how the latest elder law updates will affect you. Get informed and make sure your assets are protected! For those who enjoy numbers over words, this…

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Elder Law Attorney Joan Wilson Is President of CT NAELA

Please join us in congratulations our managing partner, Joan Reed Wilson, who was elected to serve as the President of the CT Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (“NAELA”) for 2023-2024. Attorney Wilson joined NAELA in 2005 and most recently served as Vice President from 2019-2021 and President-elect and the Chairperson of…

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Elder Law Attorney Joan Wilson Is President-Elect of NAELA

RELEASE: Connecticut’s elder law attorneys group elects new leadership The Connecticut chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (CT-NAELA) announced that new members have been elected to key leadership posts. Attorney Joan Reed Wilson, the managing partner of RWC, LLC Attorneys and Counselors at Law, has been selected as president-elect. Who Is Attorney…

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Veterans Benefits Eligibility

Veterans Benefits Eligibility – Has Anything Changed?

On January 23, 2015, the Department of Veteran Affairs proposed a Veteran’s Benefits Eligibility Rule Change – RIN 2900-AO73, Net Worth, Asset Transfers, and Income Exclusions for Needs-Based Benefits. A rule that would, among other things, impose a 3-year look back for transfers of assets. Including gifts to persons, trusts, and purchases of annuities. The…

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why you need an elder law attorney

Elder Law Attorney – 10 Reasons You Need One

What Is Elder Law? Before we dive into the many reasons you need an Elder Law Attorney in CT, let’s first touch base on what Elder Law is. Elder law refers to numerous legal issues specifically affecting elderly people. With age, many issues may surface, from declining health to financial burdens. Seniors face complex legal…

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