Web Resources
Helpful links to web sites for topics related to elder law, special needs trust & long term care
General Resources
Elder Law and Advocacy
Elder Law Websites
Membership organizations & information for Seniors
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that serves the interests of individuals aged 50 and older.
Access America for Seniors The official U.S. Government's official web portal, part of a government-wide initiative to deliver electronic services from government agencies and organizations to seniors
National Council on Aging is a nonprofit organization that includes 3,200 members and a national network of more than 14,000 organizations and leaders, formed to help older people remain healthy and independent, find jobs, increase access to benefit programs, and discover meaningful ways to continue contributing to society.
Elder Law Answers A great resource for answers on key Elder Law issues for all individuals from Indiana to nationwide.
American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging A legal advocacy agency for seniors.
Americans with Disabilities Act contains a massive collection of online courses, training materials and publications on and about the ADA.
Center for Medicare Advocacy is a national, non profit, non-partisan advocacy organization, offering Medicare policy promotion and advocacy for seniors and people with disabilities.
National Senior Citizens Law Center-- Current issues in Medicaid, Medicare, SSI, benefits and eligibility.
National Council on the aging is a non profit organization that offers programs, research, volunteer information and advocacy for the elderly.
Special Needs Trusts
Disability Care, Advocacy & Community Resources
Nami.org NAMI's Special Needs Estate Planning Guidance System.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration Assistance for People with Disabilities: The Indiana FSSA's website has information on applying for Medicaid and the various Waiver Programs, and other resources and links to services for persons with disabilities.
Special Needs Answers Information on special needs trusts and planning for a family member with a disability hosted by the national Academy of Special Needs Planners.
Bazelon.org The Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law has been the nation's leading legal advocate for people with mental disabilities for 30 years.
DisabilityInfo.gov The federal government's online disability related information and resource center.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention The CDC promotes health of persons of all ages, and provides comprehensive information and research on various disabling conditions, such as autism, on their website.
The ADA The Americans with Disabilities Act - information on the legal rights of persons with disabilities in the workplace and educational settings.
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities an online resource providing information on raising infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities, special education law, and research on educational practices for disabled children.
The Technical Assistance Alliance for Parent Centers technical assistance project designed to develop, assist and coordinate Parent Training and Information Projects and Community Parent Resource Centers under the IDEA
Best Buddies A non-profit international organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, most commonly caused by Down Syndrome, Fragile X and FAS, by providing opportunities for one-on-one friendships and integrated employment.
Social Security Administration The federal Social Security Administration’s online resource for the Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income Programs.
Estate Planning
Financial planning, retirement and estate taxes
FCIC Estate Planning This particular page on the Federal Citizens Information Center contains a thorough and well written explanation of everything involved with estate planning, from naming an executor of the will to estate taxes. Easy to read, a highly reccomended resource for anyone trying to get more familiar with the terminology.
AARP Financial Planning The AARP is a well trusted resource for advice and direction on all aspects of financial planning, especially that of preparing for retirement and estate planning tips.
ABA Net The American Bar Association is an excellent resource for anyone wanting to get familiar with the terms, conditions, and processes associating with planning your estate in Indiana and nationwide.
Forbes.com Reference this helpful estate planning overview at Forbes online.
Probate Administration
Probate, property and the law
The ABA Probate & Property MagazineThe American Bar Association presents their "Probate & Property" magazine. This is an incredible resource for lawyers and indidivuals alike, as articles are in-depth and cover the inctricacies of Probate law and estate planning often left unaddressed. Definitely worth reading for those who wish to understand more about how to understand and work with the probate process.
DoHistory.org This is a fairly definitive history of probate with plenty of technical "how-to's" for the curious or legal minded.
Indiana State Bar AssociationIndiana State Bar Association section with resoursed and weblinks on probate and probate courts.
Hamilton County Probate CourtThe official Hamilton County Probate Court web site
Marion County Probate Court The Indiana.gov site section on Marion County Probate Courts
Guardianships
Guardianship Advocacy solutions and policy
National Guardianship Association is a resource for professional and family guardians, and the parent organization of the National Guardianship Foundation
National Guardianship Certification provides training and a national certification process for professional guardians, and maintains a directory of certified guardians
Federal Medicaid & Medicare Resources
Education and advocacy for seniors and persons with disabilities
The Center For Medicare AdvocacyThe Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc. is a national non-profit, non-partisan organization that provides education, advocacy, and legal assistance to help elders and people with disabilities obtain Medicare and necessary health care.
Medicare Help is the official U.S. Government web site for people with questions and issues regarding Medicare.
Medicare Rights Center is an independent source of health care information on Medicare for seniors.
National Senior Citizens' Law Center The National Senior Citizens Law Center promotes independence and well-being of low-income elderly individuals and persons with disabilities through litigation, legislative and agency representation, and assistance to attorneys and paralegal's.
Families USA has been working to promote affordable health care for all Americans since 1982. A national, nonprofit and nonpartisan organization that works at all levels, from local to state to federal.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Medicaid Information has a wealth of on site information and relevant links covering every topic from eligibility to coding to prescription plans.
Office of Disability, Aging, and Long-Term Care Policy Develop, analyze, evaluate and coordinate Health and Human Services policies and programs which support the independence, productivity, health and long-term care needs of children, working age adults and older persons with disabilities.
Indiana Medicaid Assistance
Resources for Indiana individuals seeking Medicaid assistance or help locating and comparing standards in nursing homes.
Indiana Medicaid Manual interpretation of Indiana statutes into regulations for caseworkers use. Fairly complex and not really designed as a public resource.
Nursing Home Compare Information on every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country
Nursing Home Report Card A site containing the report cards for nursing homes in the state of Indiana from the Indiana Department of Health.
Nursing Home Info A directory of nursing homes in Indiana.
AmeriCare Communities Senior Care Communities in Indiana.
Retirement Homes A guide to nursing homes and senior care in Indiana.
Care Pathways A web site directory containing information on skilled care facilities in Indiana including directory listings, rankings, surveys and report cards.