Synopses & Reviews
"Elder Law" provides students with a comprehensive look at elder law, one of the fastest growing areas in the legal field. The text not only provides a textural analysis of the law but also includes edited judicial decisions that interpret the law. Important forms, appropriate to the subject matter, are also included in the text and provide easy access to important documents. The material is appropriate for legal assistants, paralegals, law students and anyone with a concern for the legal rights and needs of the elderly in America. A complete instructor's manual with test bank is also available.
Synopsis
This growing area of legal practice serves the aging population. Elder Law addresses the issues of family law, estate planning, wills and trusts, guardianship, and civil law.
Synopsis
"Elder Law" provides a concise and clear understanding of the law as it impacts the elderly. Elder law is one of the fastest growing areas in the legal field and has become the primary focus of many legal practices. In this regard, "Elder Law" provides pertinent information for anyone working in or preparing for a career in this area of law. The book provides a comprehensive textural analysis of the related law and includes edited judicial decisions that interpret that law. It includes a comprehensive resource listing and copies of pertinent legal forms.
About the Author
Jeffrey A. Helewitz received his J.D. and LL.M. in International Business and Trade from Georgetown University Law Center and an M.B.A. in Finance from New York University. He has worked for the National Office of the Internal Revenue Service and was in private practice for several years. Currently, Mr. Helewitz is a Court Attorney for a Civil Court Judge in New York. Mr. Helewitz is the author of twenty texts designed for paralegals and lawyers, as well as numerous articles. He has taught law at both C.U.N.Y. School of Law and Touro College Law Center, and is an active C.L.E. lecturer.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: What is Elder Law? Chapter 2: Health Care and the Elderly. Chapter 3: Employment Issues. Chapter 4: Housing. Chapter 5: Guardianship and Disabled Children. Chapter 6: Estate Planning. Chapter 7: Elder Abuse. Chapter 8: Assistance for the Elderly. Glossary. Index.