Each May, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys observes National Elder Law Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness of the legal, financial, and personal challenges that come with aging.

In the past month, we have seen significant developments in estate planning, business law, elder law, and special needs law. We have highlighted the most noteworthy developments to ensure you and your firm stay informed of any changes. From the vacatur of FinCEN’s residential real estate rule, an increase in the age of eligibility for ABLE accounts, a new proposed rule for classifying independent contractors, and new cases addressing AI’s impact on attorney-client and work product privileges, read on to learn how these developments may impact your practice. 

In the past month, we have seen significant developments in estate planning, business law, elder law, and special needs law. We have highlighted the most noteworthy developments to ensure you and your firm stay informed of any changes. From court decisions rejecting a settlement proposal in a trust dispute, denying Medicaid benefits because the applicant did not apply for retirement benefits, and considering the enforceability of noncompetition covenants, read on to learn how these developments may impact your practice.