LEI 242 - Elder Law

3 Credit(s)

Elective course for the bachelor’s and associate’s degrees.
This course provides a comprehensive view of law and procedure for the aging population. Upon completion of the course, students have an understanding of the different areas of the law that impact the elderly and their advocates. Topics include the role of the legal in the elder law office, drafting of advance directives and powers of attorney, interviewing techniques for the elderly client, patient rights in healthcare decision making, Medicare and Medicaid considerations, managed care, and long-term care insurance, financial planning, and social security. Drafting and completing forms unique to elder law are addressed, such as conservatorship for a family member, predesignation of guardian form, and a notice of appeal of social security. This is a legal specialty class.
Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Law.