Table of Contents of our Class Textbook - "Law and Aging" - by Ronald J. Schwartz

Chapter 1. Introduction

Preview

The Aging of America

Medical, Social, Financial, and Legal Issues Associated with Aging

The Role of the Elder Law Professional

Reference

Review Questions and Exercises

Chapter 2. Diseases of Aging

Preview

Alzheimer's Disease

Parkinson's Disease

Stroke

Falls and Hip Fractures Among Older Adults

Diabetes

Pneumonia

Arthritis

Persistive Vegetative State

Suicide in the United States

References

Review Questions and Exercises

Chapter 3. Initial Interview

Preview

Assessing Need

Preparation for the Initial Client Meeting

Initial Client Meeting

The Multifaceted Role of the Elder Law Professional

The Elder Law Office

Review Questions and Exercises

Chapter 4. Advance Directives

Preview

Introduction

Powers of Attorney

Durable Medical Powers of Attorney

Health Care Proxy

Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Order

The Living Will

Summary

Appointment of a Guardian

Anatomical Gifting

Notes

References

Review Questions and Exercises

Chapter 5. Wills

Preview

Last Will and Testament

The Probate Process

Legal Challenges to a Last Will and Testament

References

Review Questions and Exercises

Chapter 6. Guardianships

Preview

Introduction

Judicial Intervention

Review Questions and Exercises

Chapter 7. Financial and Estate Planning

Preview

Estate Tax

State Death Taxes

Gift Tax

Gift and Estate Tax Exemptions

Income Tax and the Elderly Client

Life Estates and Their Uses

Trusts

Pet as a Trust Beneficary

References

Reverse Mortgages

Notes

Review Questions and Exercises

Chapter 8. Love and Marriage Among the Elderly: When Granny Ties the Knot

Preview

Prenuptial Agreements

Analysis of a Prenuptial Agreement

Article I—General Statement of Intentions

Article II—Binding Effect of Agreement

Article III—Separate Property

Article IV—Joint Marital Property

Article V—Non-Marital Separate Property

Article VI—Waiver of Spousal Support

Article VII—Property Acquired During the Marriage

Article VIII—Waiver of Rights in the Event of Death

Article IX—Interspousal Transfers Devises Requests By and Between the Partner

Article X—Waiver of Statutory Allowances

Article XI—Contribution to a Marital Fund

Article XII—Income Tax Returns Parties to File Jointly-Allocation of Liability

(OR) Parties to File Individually

Article XIII—Reconciliation

Article XIV—Get

Article XV—Pets

Article XVI—Long-Term Illness Disability

Article XVII—Annulment

Article XVIII—Social Security Numbers

Article XIX—Confidentiality

Article XX—Primary Residence

Article XXI—Medical and Health Insurance

Article XXII—Definitions

Article XXIII—Situs

Article XXIV—Entire Agreement

Article XXV—Binding Effect

Article XXVI—Waiver of Rights to Share in Retirement Benefits

Article XXVII—Receipt of Original Document

Article XXVIII—Severability

Article XXIX—Non-Merger of Agreement

Article XXX—Modification of Agreement

Article XXXI—Waiver of Provisions of Agreement

Article XXXII—One Party Drafted this Agreement

Article XXXIII—Each Party Pays Her/His Own Legal Fees

Article XXXIV—Full Disclosure Statement and Fairness of Agreement

Article XXXV—Timing of Execution of Agreement

Cohabitation between Unmarried Couples

Validity and Invalidity of Prenuptial Agreements

Domestic Partnership Registries

Same-Sex Marriage and Civil Unions

References

Review Questions and Exercises

__Chapter 9. Entitlement Programs Part I: Social Security Social Security Disability __Supplemental Security Income

Preview

The Social Security System

Social Security Disability Benefits

Working and Receiving Social Security at the Same Time

Supplemental Security Income Programs

Review Questions and Exercises

Chapter 10. Entitlement Programs Part II: Medicare and Medicaid Assistance Programs

Preview

Introduction

Medicare

Medicare Part A Coverage

Medicare Part B Coverage

Medicare Participation Program

Medicare Beneficiary's Rights

Special Medicare Entitlement Programs for Low-Income Beneficiaries

Other Health Care Coverages

The Medicare Prescription Drug Modernization Act of 2003

Medicaid Assistance Program

The Family and Medical Leave Act [29 U.S.C. Sec. 2601 et seq.]

Useful Telephone Numbers

Review Questions and Exercises

Useful Web Sites

Chapter 11. Patients' Rights in Health Care Decision Making

Preview

End of Life Issues

The Law and Physician-Assisted Suicide

Summary

References

Organizations

Review Questions and Exercises

Notes

Chapter 12. Managed Care and Long-Term Care Insurance

Preview

Introduction

The HMO

Long-Term Care Insurance

Reference

Review Questions and Exercises

Chapter 13. Viatical Settlements and Accelerated Life Insurance Benefits

Preview

Introduction

Viatical Settlements

The Accelerated Death Benefit Option

References

For More Information

Review Questions and Exercises

Chapter 14. Living Facilities for the Elderly

Preview

Introduction

Independent Living Facilities

Life-Care Communities

College Campus Communities

Assisted-Living Facilities

Nursing Homes

Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

References

Review Questions and Exercises

Chapter 15. Elder Abuse

Preview

Intentional or Unintentional Elder Abuse

Identity Theft

Legislation Against Elder Abuse

The Role of the Elder Law Team

References

Review Questions and Exercises

Chapter 16. Resources for the Elder Care Law Team

Conclusion

Glossary

Medical Glossary: Common Diseases of Aging & Medical Terminology

Index