Elder Law Portfolio

In-depth, timely, and practical coverage of key issues in elder law practice. Written by outstanding elder law experts, this unique publication is the first place to look for detailed answers to pressing questions concerning Medicaid, long-term care planning, healthcare issues, trusts, powers, and guardianship -- every facet of today's elder law practice. Each portfolio has distinctive title and author. The series includes 28 portfolios to date.

Renowned expert Harry Margolis shares his insight and experience in the ElderLaw Forms Manual, to help you better represent your elderly client. This two volume looseleaf manual contains more than 100 key forms and documents to help you: Organize a high-volume elder law practice Market your services to your clients Customize estate and Medicaid plans Provide the personalized service your clients deserve. These practice-tested forms are designed specifically for handling the special problems that arise in the representation of older clients. Each form is accompanied by practical, insightful commentary from Harry Margolis, telling you when and how each should be used. Many documents include a range of alternative clauses for common and not-so-common situations. The 20 chapters are organized into five parts: Managing the Elder Law Practice Estate and Long-Term Care Planning Powers of Attorney, Medical Directives and Wills Trusts Miscellaneous. ElderLaw Forms Manual saves hours of research and drafting time, simplifies information gathering, and gives you a competitive edge in this growing practice area. All the forms are included on an accompanying CD-ROM. ElderLaw Forms Manual is featured in Elder Law Library on IntelliConnect and coming soon to Cheetah.

In-depth, timely, and practical coverage of key issues in elder law practice. Written by outstanding elder law experts, this unique publication is the first place to look for detailed answers to pressing questions concerning Medicaid, long-term care planning, healthcare issues, trusts, powers, and guardianship -- every facet of today's elder law practice. Each portfolio has distinctive title and author. The series includes 28 portfolios to date.

Designed to educate consumers about financial issues associated with aging, these two volumes contain 185 alphabetically arranged articles on topics related to financial education, advisors, and support; economic and income security; employment, work, and retirement; family and intergenerational issues; financial investments and insurance; health care and health coverage; housing and housing finance; legal issues; and quality of life and well-being. Sample topics include consumer protection for older adults; asset allocation after retirement; cash flow planning for retirees; financial recovery in later life; investment clubs; retirement planning software; state and area agencies on aging; federal and state disability programs; medicaid; nutrition programs; social security privatization; early retirement incentive plans; marriage and older adults; charitable contributions; growth capital for older entrepreneurs; drugs and senior citizens; identity theft; and disaster preparedness for older adults. Annotation ♭2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

Practical Guide to Estate Planning provides an overview of estate planning, offering the widest variety of discussion on planning principles and tools from the simple to the sophisticated. This book is not lacking in detail, witnessed by its well-annotated collection of forms that will appeal to many experienced estate planners. The layout of this book reflects its emphasis on simplicity and clarity. It is divided into four major sections, the first of which provides a general view of the estate planning process.

In-depth, timely, and practical coverage of key issues in elder law practice -- that's what you'll find in The Elder Law Portfolio Series. Written by outstanding elder law experts and edited by Harry Margolis, this unique publication is the first place to look for detailed answers to pressing questions concerning Medicaid, long-term care planning, healthcare issues, trusts, powers, and guardianship -- every facet of today's elder law practice. The series includes 20 portfolios to date: Practical Aspects of Managing an Elder Law Practice -- Medicaid Eligibility -- Medicaid Trusts: Self-Settled and Spousal-Settled Trusts. -- Tax Implications of Transfer of Assets -- Housing Options -- Medicare -- Guardian-ship: Its Nature and Basic Processes -- Long-Term Care Insurance -- Medicaid -- Planning for Retirement Benefit Distribution -- Medicaid Trusts: Estate Planning -- Using Non-Medicaid Disqualifying Self-Settled Trusts -- Rights of Nursing Home Residents -- Nursing Home Litigation -- Veterans' Benefits -- Durable Powers of Attorney -- Health Care Decision Making in an Elder Law Practice -- Age Discrimination in Employment -- The Use of Annuities in Retirement -- Social Security Benefits -- Home Health Coverage.

For millions of families, elder planning has become life's most important financial challenge. To plan successfully for aging, coordinated and knowledgeable action is indispensable. Whether you're concerned about your own future, your loved ones, or both, Steve Weisman's A Guide to Elder Planning, Second Edition brings together all the up-to-date knowledge and practical insights you'll need. Thorough, realistic, friendly, and easy to read, it covers all the financial, legal, and personal issues faced by seniors and their families. Weisman is one of the nation's most respected eldercare attorneys: through his nationally syndicated radio show A Touch of Grey and his books, he's already helped millions of seniors and their families. Now, he brings together practical insights and specific, innovative solutions for estate planning, investment planning, long term care planning, housing, Medicare, Medicaid, retirement planning, Social Security, veterans' benefits, asset protection, substitute decision making, income tax planning, age discrimination, protection from abuse and scams, end of life issues, and much more. From navigating fast-changing benefits programs to preparing healthcare directives, this trustworthy book explains it all -- in plain, crystal-clear English!

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Elder Law is designed to introduce the realities of a modern elder law practice in serving the needs of America's growing elderly population. Comprehensive coverage of the wide array of overlapping legal topics and challenges facing elder law legal professionals today is coupled with practical assignments that focus on real world insights. Well-organized, and easy-to-read, the material appeals to a wide audience with or without a legal background. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

This volume is designed to be a practical aid for lawyers dealing with elder law, with chapters discussing the how-to aspects of setting up elder law practice and attracting clients.