Sievers Elected President

of Illinois Chapter of National Association of Elder Law Attorneys

SI Elder Law Attorney Tiffanny H. Sievers has been elected president of Illinois NAELA.

The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. (NAELA) was founded in 1987 as a professional association of attorneys who are dedicated to improving the quality of legal services provided to seniors and people with special needs. The NAELA membership is comprised of attorneys in the private and public sectors who deal with legal issues affecting seniors and people with disabilities. Members also include judges, professors of law, and students.

As president of Illinois NAELA, Sievers sets the strategy for the organization and oversees the direction of the organization. This is a crucial year for elder law attorneys in Illinois with the pending implementation of the DRA and other pending regulation imposed by regulatory bodies. Sievers leads the DRA task force in trying to minimize the pending legislation's affect on seniors.

The primary focus of the Academy is education. The Academy sponsors continuing legal education programs on Elder Law for attorneys throughout the year. It also serve as a sounding board so attorneys can benefit from the expertise and experience of other members.

The Academy seeks to provide support to other organizations serving seniors and people with disabilities. NAELA also examines and advocates on public policy issues facing seniors and people with special needs, but does not provide direct legal services.

Sievers, of Marion, is passionate about elder care issues. If you or a family member is facing an extended stay in an assisted living, nursing home or other care facility, your assets may be protected, thus qualifying you for government benefits to pay for the care. To schedule your free consultation with attorney Tiffanny H. Sievers, call SI Elder Law at 618-997-3500.