LGST 1225 Elder Law

A study of the social and legal issues involved with the representation of the elderly and their families including Social Security, pensions, annuities, age discrimination in employment, Medicare, Medicaid, health care decision-making, property management, special needs trusts, veterans disability benefits, guardianships and conservatorships, elder abuse, elder housing, grand parent and end of life issues. The course also examines the special ethical issues that often arise for attorneys who represent the elderly.