Elder Law (LAW-812-001)
Abravanel
Notices
We will be using Elder Law: Cases and Materials (Fourth Edition) by Frolik and Barnes published by LexisNexis as the casebook in the seminar.
Please read the following materials in the casebook for our first class meeting: Chapter 1 A – H and Chapter 2 A – C& G. Additional materials, including the course syllabus, will be made available at that time.
Description
Explores issues confronting the elder law practitioner and examines policy issues concerning law and aging in America. Students acquire a basic working knowledge of various elder law issues, including planning for incapacity, guardianship, social security, Medicare coverage, and long-term care planning. The seminar also focuses on public policy issues, such as autonomy versus the need for protective action, death and dying, and the extent of medical and income protection for the senior population.
Textbooks and Other Materials
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First Class Readings
Not available at this time.