Resources and Publications
Administering a Special Needs Trust: A Handbook for Trustees
2023 Edition provided by the Special Needs Alliance
Clark County Commission on Aging
As community ambassadors, the Commission on Aging provides leadership, advocacy, community awareness, and develops partnerships to initiate positive change toward an all-age friendly, livable community.
National Guardianship Association
The mission of NGA is to establish and promote a nationally recognized standard of excellence in guardianship.
Center for Guardianship Certification
The purpose of the Center for Guardianship Certification is to develop and administer a credentialing process for guardians, address issues related to renewal, suspension and revocation of credentials for guardians, and encourage, support, and foster best practices in the provision of quality guardianship services.
National Association of Elder Law Attorneys
The NAELA membership is comprised of attorneys in the private and public sectors who deal with legal issues affecting seniors and people with disabilities.
College of Probate Judges
The purpose of the College of Probate Judges is to promote efficient, fair, and just judicial administration in the probate courts and to provide opportunities for continuing judicial education for probate judges and related personnel.
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
NAPGCM is a volunteer nonprofit association with over 2,000 members whose mission is to advance professional geriatric care management through education, collaboration, and leadership.
The Official US Government Site for Medicare Information
Here you can find out what you need to know about Medicare.
ARC of Washington State
The Advocates for the Rights of Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (ARC) of Washington State’s mission is to advocate for the rights and full participation of all people with developmental disabilities.
The ARC Oregon
The ARC Oregon has been advocating for Oregonians with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1954. They strive to create an inclusive, independent, high-quality lifestyle for individuals and families.
Alzheimer’s Association of Washington
The Western and Central Washington chapter of the National Alzheimer’s Association is one of over 70 Alzheimer’s Association chapters serving communities across the United States.
Alzheimer’s Association of Oregon
The Alzheimer’s Association Oregon Chapter provides education and support for people diagnosed, their families, and caregivers.
Guardian/Conservator Association of Oregon, Inc.
To provide for the exchange of ideas, education, and communication between groups and individuals interested in providing or furthering guardianship and conservatorship services or alternative protective services to persons in need of such services. To promote a broader understanding and acceptance of the qualified guardian and conservator as an integral part of the judicial system. To promote professional ethics and encourage, establish, and maintain high standards of professional education, competence, and performance.
Estate Planning Council of Portland, Inc.
A nonprofit organization with the objective of providing professional education to further the estate planning knowledge of its members.
Estate Planning Council of SW Washington
To provide professional education to further the estate planning knowledge and professionalism of its members.
Washington Association of Professional Guardians
To educate on issues relevant to guardianship as a profession; to establish, promote, and facilitate standards and ethics for guardian; to advocate for the interests of guardianship as a profession, and to enhance the quality of guardian services provided professionally in Washington State.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
PUBLICATIONS
As leaders in the Financial and Trust arena, Intrustment Northwest, Inc and Beagle and Associates are often involved in cases that make headlines. Additionally, Gary Beagle, NMG has written extensively on issues relating to the field of Trust, Financial and Person-Centered issues. The following downloads and links are to articles written by Gary Beagle, NMG.
The Oregonian on Clark County Case
BAWA helps put estate thief behind bars
State of Washington
Appeals decision upholding results of forensic review completed by BAWA
State of Washington Appellate Decision
Appeals decision upholding a finding of elder abuse by DSHS
Response
The link below is to a general response by Intrustment Northwest and Beagle and Associates to comments posted on the internet.