Elder Law is an area of the law that considers the special needs of senior citizens and their families. Issues of estate planning, charitable giving, medicaid/medicare and a myriad of others combine to form a formidable web of issues to consider.
This goal of this lens is to help those interested in Elder Law issues for themselves, loved ones or friends find the information they need.
Contents at a Glance
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Viktoria_Carella
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- This is a great start to your lens.
The Appointment of Conservatorships and Guardianships
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SeniorAdvice
Nov 23, 2009 @ 3:31 pm | delete
- There is some great information at SeniorAdvice.com
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Medicare
- U.S. Government Medicare Site
- This is a portal to much information on the Medicare program.
Medicaid
- U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
- This index page links you to information on the Medicaid program.
Long Term Care Insurance
- Long Term Care - Choices and Options
- "As you grow older, you may be concerned about your housing options. Will you be able to take care of the family home, mow the grass, and rake the leaves? Will you be able to take care of your own personal needs, cook your meals, and bathe yourself? If you think you might need long-term personal care in the future, now's the time to consider your options."
Social Security
- Social Secuirty Administration
- The website for the Social Security Administration. Start here.
- Social Security Early Retirement Chart
- Shows you what percentage of your retirement benefits you will be able to get if you do not wait until full retirement age.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Spotlights
- The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Spotlights are an in-depth look at some of the program rules referred to in the booklet, Understanding Supplemental Security Income.
They are designed as handouts to help applicants through the process of applying for and receiving SSI benefits.
Senior Housing Alternatives
- American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
- Includes a list of nonprofit nursing homes, retirement communities, assisted living and nursing facilities.
- Nursing Home Compare
- Rates and compares the quality of care provided at nursing homes throughout the country. Also includes a guide/checklist to choosing a nursing home.
Grief and Death Resources
- Beyond Indigo
- Provides resources for those dealing with the feelings of grief and loss felt when a loved one passes away.
- AARP Grief and Loss Page
- More resouces for greiving individuals and families.
- Center for Loss and Life Transition
- "We publish books, articles and other resources to help people who are grieving. We are also an educational and training center for bereavement caregivers. If you are grieving or want to help others in grief, we invite you to explore our website."
Potpourri
- AARP's Reverse Mortgage Information
- AARP's information on Reverse Mortgages.
- Online Elder Care Directory
- Links and other resources.
- Elder Law Answers
- Founded by Attorney Harry Margolis, provides information on Medicaid and other issues facing seniors.
- American Association of Retired People (AARP)
- Benefits, advocacy and information on aging for people age 50 and over.
General Elder Law Sites
- Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- Links you to information on the Medicaid program.
- U.S. Government's Main Portal
- This is your starting point for online research relating to the U.S. Government programs.
- ABA Commission on Legal Problems of the Elderly
- The American Bar Association examines law and policy on a wide variety of issues affecting older persons.
- Senior Magazine's "Legal Corner"
- Provides information related to senior's legal issues such as wills, trusts, probate, social security and grandparent rights.
- National Senior Citizens Law Center
- NSCLC publishes the latest updates on a wide variety of issues and benefits affecting seniors.
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Leading America to Better Health, Safety and Well-Being. Covers disease, safety, drug and food information, families and children, aging, among other information that may be of interest to seniors and thier families.
- Kaiser Family Foundation
- They provide a Medicaid Resource Book which "describes four pivotal aspects of how the Medicaid program operates -- who it covers, what it covers, how it is financed, and how it is administered. It was written to assist the public and policymakers in understanding the structure and operation of the Medicaid program."
- Senior's Guide to Finding Legal Help
- This AARP-sponsored manual developed by Legal Counsel for the Elderly defines elder law and gives seniors practical consumer advice.
- The Elder Law Journal at the University of Illinois College of Law
- Academic publication addressing issues affecting older adults.
- New York State Bar Association - Elder Law Section
- Resources available include reports on recently decided cases, elder law resources and access to helpful publications prepared by the Section.
- Virginia Senior Citizens Handbook
- From the Senior Lawyers Section and the Young Lawyers Conference of the State Bar, this comprehensive guide reviews laws affecting seniors in Virginia.
- Canadian Centre for Elder Law Studies
- Carries out legal research, law reform, and education in areas of the law that have particular application to older adults. Includes publications on specialized topics.
- Centre for Elder Law - University of Western Sydney, Australia
- The Centre supports the advancement and awareness of the legal interests of elders through research, education and advocacy.
- Connecticut Elder Law
- Provides comprehensive, current information on elder law, government programs and legal assistance for residents of Connecticut age 60 and older.
Attorneys and Legal Help
This is a somewhat random listing of legal resources for you to consider. I am not expressing any opinion as to any particular person or firm's knowledge or competency.
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- NAELA defines the scope of elder law and gives the latest news about legal issues affecting the elderly. Includes a searchable directory, a bibliography and resources.
You can search for an attorney here. - Golowin Legal, LLC
- Homepage for Columbus, Ohio firm serving the needs of senior citizens.
- Begley and Bookbinder, P.C.
- Addressing special legal needs and concerns of those over fifty.
- Timothy L. Takacs
- Articles and an email newsletter on elder law issues, from a Tennessee attorney.
- Paul B. Bartlett, PC
- Guide to Arizona elder law.
- Goldfarb, Abrandt, Salzman & Kutzin LLP
- Information about elder law and estate planning from a New York law firm.
- Fleming & Curti, P.L.C.
- Elder Law attorneys with newsletters and other resources.
- Robert Clofine's Elder Law Answers
- Basic page providing information to the consumer on topics including estate planning, living trusts, wills, estate tax, powers of attorney, probate, nursing homes, Medicaid, elder law and related issues.
Elder Law and Estate Planning Blog
This is my blog! I try to talk about many different issues that senior citizens are facing or will encounter. Estate planning tips for everyone will be woven in the discussion.
Wills, Trusts and Estates Professor Blog
You and Yours Blog
This is an excellent blog by Deirdre R. Wheatley-Liss, a New Jersey attorney.
by rgolowin
Russell C. Golowin is an estate planning and elder law attorney practicing in Columbus, Ohio. Please visit www.golowinlegal.com for more informat... more »
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