About This Section

The Elder Law section is comprised of Delaware attorneys who are interested in the impact of the law on the elderly, including but not limited to, issues relating to elder abuse and financial exploitation, adult guardianships, durable powers of attorney, advance health-care directives, long-term care and health insurance,  government assistance programs, the use of trusts for special needs and long-term care planning. This website is intended to further this goal by providing useful information to the bench, bar and our community.

Officers

Chair
William W. Erhart

Vice-Chair 
Nancy Y Gorman

Secretary
Joyce Koria Hayes

Section Events, Meetings & Information

Schedule of meetings:  Meetings are held the third Thursday of the months of September through June at the offices of the Chair at 4 p.m.

2011-12 meeting location is 1011 Centre Rd, Suite 117, Wilmington 19805.  Members may attend by telephone conference call by phoning 24 hours in advance (302-651-0113)

CLE:

Guardianship Fundamentals
January 28, 2012
Delaware State Bar Association
Registration information to be announced

Advanced Guardianship Mediation Training
April 27 - 28, 2012
Prerequisite: Basic Mediation Training. 
Opportunities for basic mediation training: www.pamediation.com and http://www.ipa.udel.edu/crp/mediation.html#fall
Location and registration information to be announced

Links & Resources

Legal Handbook for Older Delawareans
(Attorneys wishing to disseminate copies of the Handbook to their clients may pick up multiple copies
at the offices of Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. at 100 W. 10th Street, Suite 603)

For Information Regarding Sections 
Janice Myrick - DSBA Office