Elder Law

Catalog description

This course surveys significant issues in elder law. It will explore professional and legal issues involved in representing elderly clients. Topics may include, among other things, elder law practice and ethical issues in representing older adults; advance planning and guardianship; income maintenance and the Social Security system; access to health care and the role of Medicare and Medicaid; long-term care insurance; housing concerns (including nursing home and assisted living issues); veteran’s benefits; and elder abuse and neglect.