Emily A. Donaldson, CELA is an attorney at Stevens & Brand L.L.P., specializing in elder law and estate planning. She will continue serving SNA in 2025 on the Board of Directors. Emily is dedicated to helping families navigate legal challenges, particularly in special needs planning. She serves as an adjunct professor at Washburn University and The University of Kansas, and contributes to boards supporting individuals with disabilities and aging communities. Thank you for your continued service Emily! ??
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The Special Needs Alliance (SNA) is a national organization comprised of attorneys committed to the practice of disability and public benefits law. Individuals with disabilities, their families and their advisors rely on the SNA to connect them with nearby attorneys who focus their practices in the disability law arena. Formed in 2002, the mission of the SNA is to maintain a professional organization of attorneys skilled in the complex areas of public entitlements, estate, trust and tax planning, and legal issues involving individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities. A group of prominent disability and elder law attorneys who recognized the unique planning needs of these individuals and their families started the Alliance, and the SNA now boasts more than 150 members in 44 states. Membership in the Alliance is only obtained via an invitation from the SNA and is limited to those who meet its professional standards in the area of disability law and advocacy. Membership also signifies that the member attorney is recognized amongst his/her peers as a notable attorney practicing special needs law. SNA attorneys have significant experience in disability and sometimes elder law, and each member works directly with individuals and families and must maintain a sound and professional reputation amongst their peers, clients and the community. It is also important for SNA members to be involved in advocacy work at the local, regional and national level—working with organizations to maintain a constant connection with the most important part of their work: the people they serve. A large number of SNA attorneys are Certified Elder Law Attorneys (CELAs) by the National Elder Law Foundation, which is the certifying entity for the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). SNA attorneys are highly dedicated to developing the practice and knowledge of this specialty area of law and an average of 18 years or more of relevant legal experience.
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https://specialneedsalliance.org
Special Needs Alliance的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 法律服务
- 规模
- 2-10 人
- 总部
- Tucson，Arizona
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 2002
- 领域
- special needs law、elder law、disability law、special needs trusts and wills、Medicaid, SSI and Entitlement Program Eligibility、Estate, Trust & Tax Planning for Individuals with Disabilities and their Families、Financial Planning and Legal Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities、Guardianships & Conservatorships、Personal Injury/Medical Malpractice Settlement Assistance、Trust & Estate Distributions and Fiduciary Accountings、Estate & Trust Administration和Health Care Decisions & Advanced Directives
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7739 E Broadway Blvd
#362
US，Arizona，Tucson，85710
Special Needs Alliance员工
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?? Planning for the future of your adult child with special needs can feel overwhelming, but it’s essential for their long-term security. In our latest blog post, SNA member Lauren Mechaly, Counsel at Rivkin Radler LLP, offers expert advice on legal authority, housing options, financial planning, and building a support network. ?? Subscribe to the Special Needs Alliance blog and engage with this post by following the link in the comments!
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?? Hat's off to SNA members Stephen Dale, Past President Bridget Swartz, James McCarten, and Board Member Emily Kile! They're representing Special Needs Alliance at The American College of Financial Services’ Second Annual Advanced Special Needs Planning Symposium! This event brings together leaders and innovators dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with special needs and their families. Their presence here reflects their commitment to advancing knowledge, collaboration, and advocacy in special needs planning. ?? Click the link in the comments to learn more about the ACFS
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?? Don’t miss SNA's November "The Voice?" issue featuring an important article on Supplement Needs Trust Distribution and Special Needs Housing Subsidies by SNA member Kristin L. Steckbeck, Esq. with Dale, Huffman & Babcock Lawyers. ?? Subscribe to The Voice? through the link in the comments! ??
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We’re excited to introduce the Special Needs Alliance Immediate Past President, Amy C. O'Hara, CELA. As a partner at Littman Krooks LLP, Amy specializes in special needs planning, elder law, and estate planning. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association, including its Elder Law and Trusts & Estates Sections. She is also a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), and serves as President of the Westchester Disabled On the Move Inc., dedicated to improving the quality of life, independence, and rights of people with disabilities. To learn how Littman Krooks delivers large-firm service with small-firm attention, follow the link in the comments! ??
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SNA Past President Richard A. Courtney was recently named a 2024 Torchbearer Award Recipient by the Mississippi Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities, recognizing his lifelong dedication to this needful and rewarding practice. Reflecting on this honor, Rick shared, "As parents of a child with a disability, my wife and I appreciate the persistent professional advocacy by the MSCCD and its member organizations on behalf of persons with disabilities. It is a privilege to serve that community alongside the Coalition and a true honor to be selected by them as a 2024 Torchbearer." Pictured below with Rick is Pam Dollar, Executive Director of the Coalition. Click the link in the comment below to learn more about the Coalition's Mission. Congratulations Rick!
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We’re excited to introduce Special Needs Alliance member Elizabeth Friman, Esq., our 2024-2025 Board Secretary. As a principal at Fleming & Curti, PLC in Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth focuses her practice on trust administration, probate, guardianship, conservatorship, and estate planning. Her extensive experience and commitment to advocacy are tremendous assets to our executive team. Subscribe to The Elder-Law podcast she co-hosts with fellow SNA member Robert Fleming by following the link in the comments! ?? ??
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Christopher Smith is now serving his second term as SNA's Treasurer. He is an attorney at Chalgian & Tripp Law Offices, PLLC, in Michigan, specializing in elder law and estate planning. Christopher is a passionate family advocate, a former chair of the Elder Law and Disability Rights Section of the State Bar of Michigan, and an active member of the Michigan Attorney General’s Elder Abuse Task Force. To learn more about Chalgian & Tripp Law Offices, PLLC, and the Elder Abuse Task Force, click the links in the comments below ?? ??
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SNA member Shirley Berger Whitenack Esq., will be speaking on "Home and Vehicle Ownership by a Special Needs Trust: What Can Go Wrong?" at the Second Annual Advanced Special Needs Planning Symposium, hosted by The American College of Financial Services Center for Special Needs. This unique learning experience is designed to deepen understanding and enhance the practice of special needs, disability, and long-term care planning. For information on this and future events, click the link in the comment below! ???? #SNA #specialneedsalliance #SNAmember #DisabilityAdvocacy #specialneedsplanning #specialneedstrust
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We’re pleased to introduce SNA's new Vice President Bryn Poland, Esq. Bryn is a partner at Mayo & Poland PLLC in Baytown, TX, one of the oldest elder law and special needs planning firms in the state. Bryn is Inspired by her great grandmother’s journey and deeply committed to serving families, especially children with autism. ?? "The collective knowledge of this organization, the friendliness of its members, and their willingness to help is truly unmatched. I'm proud to be associated with the smartest, kindest people in the practice and so happy to serve aside Tara Anne Pleat, CELA in the #SpecialNeedsAlliance". To find out more about Mayo & Poland PLLC, and their specialized expertise in #specialneedstrusts, #advocacy #qualifiedsettlementfunds, and #estateplanning, click the link in our comment below. ?? ??????
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