THE WAELA WIRE: Information and Updates from the WAELA Board of Directors

June 2022

THE WAELA WIRE

Information and Updates from the WAELA Board of Directors

WAELA ‘HOT TOPICS’ SUMMER WEBINAR SERIES

The WAELA ‘Hot Topics’ Summer Webinar Series includes 3 – 1.5-hour presentations by leading attorneys in each area of law. The webinars will be held on June 16th, July 21st, and September 22nd, 2022, from 11:00 to 12:30 via Zoom Webinar.

For each topic the speaker will provide substantive information, practical tips, and practice pointers. Upon registration you will receive a confirmation email with the meeting link and login information.

VULNERABLE ADULT PROTECTION ACTIONS:

IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS AND LONG-TERM CONSEQUENCES

Date: June 16, 2022

Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

In 2021, the Washington State legislature passed a new law which consolidated the six types of civil protection orders in the state within the framework of Chapter 7.105 RCW. In doing so, the legislature developed new requirements for the filing of, notice of, and prosecution of vulnerable adult protection actions (VAPAs) which take effect on July 1, 2022. This presentation will provide an overview of VAPAs and examine the changes which will take effect once Chapter 7.105 RCW takes effect.

Presenter: Kevin Khong, Partner, Helsell Fetterman LLP

INFORMATION ON ADDITIONAL WEBINARS WILL BE COMING SOON.

2022 UNPROGRAM

IT'S A WRAP! TAKE A LOOK AT OUR PHOTO GALLERY HERE!

Thanks to all who were able to attend the UnProgram at Campbell’s Resort on April 22-24. We had a total attendance of 67 and being back in person was a rousing success. If anyone has ideas for topics or would like to facilitate a session at next year's UnProgram, please don't hesitate to reach out to me to discuss your interests. We plan to be back at Lake Chelan in April 2023

Joshua Pops, 2022 WAELA President

For WAELA members the written materials for the Unprogram are available on the member portal.

Here are the instructions for accessing the materials:

Visit WAELA.org
Using the “SIGN IN” link at the top of the page enter your credentials to access your member account. If you have not set up you member account, you will want to select the option to “Register” and create an account
Once logged in, navigate to the “FOR LAWYERS” dropdown menu of the navigation bar on the homepage
Hover over “PAST CLES” and select “WRITTEN MATERIALS”
Here you will find a library of materials from past CLEs

For attendees who are not WAELA members, you can access the materials by contacting Carissa Linnane

FALL CLE & BOOTCAMP

SAVE THE DATE!

The Programming Committee is hard at work planning the popular WAELA Fall CLE & Bootcamp. The programs will be held in the greater Seattle area on October 20-21, 2022. Please contact Carissa Linnane or Joshua Pops with comments about past programs and ideas for topics this year.

MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!

WAELA MEMBERSHIP PROMOTION

Join soon to take advantage of Membership Benefits and be credited your 2023 Annual Membership Dues

The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) is an organization whose members are attorneys experienced and trained in working with the legal issues of older Americans and individuals of all ages with disabilities. Membership is renewed annually. Member benefits and pricing may be found here. Now's the time to become a NAELA member - New members join at the great rate of $212.50*

When you're a NAELA member, you're not only eligible to join your state chapter,* you'll benefit from a whole new world of resources such as:

Access to Expert Opinions

Recent National Listserv Topics

Promissory note as asset of decedent
Required beginning for RMD
SBP election once member deceased
SNT tax issue

Insights from NAELA's Venerable Publications

Recent Guides & Articles

NAELA's 50-State Medicaid Chart
Tools of Trust, Estate, and Elder Abuse Pretrial Litigation
Spousal Refusal and Medicaid Planning: Negotiating the Right of Way at the Intersection of Elder Law and Family Law
Medicaid Planning Trusts, Gift Tax, and Estate Tax
Back to Gift Tax Basics

Professional Education on Pertinent Topics

Recent Virtual Learning Opportunities

Gun Trusts, Pet Trusts, Addiction Trusts
Representing the Slighted Beneficiary
Medicare Appeal Navigation
Understanding Pooled Trust Remainder Policies
Five Marketing Ideas for a Digital World

The Washington Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (WAELA) is one of 31 state chapters of NAELA. Each state chapter has its own governing body and charges its own annual dues in addition to the annual NAELA membership dues. An attorney may only be a WAELA member if he or she also joins NAELA. WAELA focuses on state specific issues and benefits include, but are not limited to, a state chapter listserv, members pricing on state chapter events, inclusion in the state chapter directory, and an advanced website that provides educational materials and resources relevant to elder and special needs law attorneys.

ATTORNEY MEMBERSHIP PROMOTION

An attorney who joins NAELA and WAELA as a new member in 2022 or 2023, or is a NAELA member in 2022 or 2023 and joins WAELA as a new member in 2022 or 2023, will receive a credit from WAELA in the amount of the 2023 annual membership dues of $95.00. Such credit shall be applied to the members cost of registration for the 2023 Fall Bootcamp and CLE.

NOTE: NAELA offers a onetime $100.00 discount for first time members and a discount for 3 years for new bar admittees.

WAELA believes it is critically important to our mission to support and encourage law students to learn about Elder and Special Needs Law and have the opportunity to learn from attorneys in this area of practice. For these reasons we offer full and parttime law students significantly reduced registration fees for our educational programs and the opportunity to sign up for our monthly newsletter, the WAELA WIRE, to learn about educational programs and other resources. Please send your email address to Carissa Linnane, WAELA Executive Director, to sign up.

NOTE: NAELA offers full-time law students a significantly reduced fee of $85.00 for a one-year membership, and WAELA encourages such students to join to take advantage of NAELA benefits and begin building their knowledge and expertise in this area of law.

As we begin the summer months, we hope you find time to relax and rejuvenate while still running your busy and vital practices. And please join our Summer Webinar Series and utilize other WAELA benefits to improve your practice.