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Evaluating the Special Needs Estate Planning Attorney

Consider the attorney’s:Education, Certifications and Memberships e.g. Special Needs Alliance (SNA); National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA); American College of Trust & Estate Counsel (ACTEC); American Bar Association (ABA); and State Bar AssociationsTime/experience in trust, estate, and disability practiceCommunity InvolvementArticles written (commitment to educating the consumer evident?)Presentations made (especially to peers)Educational programs recently attended [...]