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Contingency planning : The Texas practitioner's guide to powers of attorney and other alternatives to guardianship
State Bar of Texas. 2004.
This is a comprehensive guidebook for the Texas attorney providing advice to clients in making plans for financial and medical care. Forms include statutory durable, medical, and real estate powers of attorney; directives to physicians and family; and declaration of guardian. It also provides simple alternatives for administering the assets of minors or the infirmed.
KFT 553 C6
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Grandparents' rights in Texas : A guide to the law
By Verner, Jimmy Lynn Jr. VernerLegal. 2013.
"A complete guide to Texas law on grandparents' rights. Includes analyses of case law from the United States Supreme Court and the Texas Supreme Court, grandparents' rights in the Texas legislature and a summary of what rights grandparents have now." - publisher's description
KFT 547 V47
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Guardianship alternatives
State Bar of Texas. [2016].
This guide provides an overview of alternatives to guardianship, including specific forms that can be used to avoid court-supervised administration of affairs. Previously published as A Road Map to Guardianship Alternatives.
Note: A newer edition of this title is available in print at the library.
KFT 553 G8
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Save my home! : Saving your home, farm, or ranch from medicaid estate recovery in Texas
Elder Law Trio Press. c2005.
This resource is aimed at practitioners and is an expansive look at estate recovery in Texas. It provides historical background on estate recovery in Texas and discusses federal authority, state practices, and strategies used to avoid estate recovery.
KFT 390 A4 S28
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Texas elder law
Latest received: 2024 Edition. Thomson/West. c2008-.
This title covers wills, trusts, advanced directives, probate, and guardianship as well as Medicaid and Social Security Disability eligibility, with chapters on elder abuse, long-term care Medicaid, long-term care insurance, housing, and veteran’s benefits. A review of federal and Texas regulations of nursing homes is included.
KFT 209 T4 V.51
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Texas estate planning
Latest received: Revision 10, 2023. By Reis, Dianne. James Pub. First edition. c2005.
This practical manual provides information and forms specifically tailored to Texas law.
Note: This item is also available electronically.
KFT 750 R4
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Texas guardianship manual
State Bar of Texas. 2022 Edition. 2022.
"This essential resource includes 215 forms and is organized by the logical sequence of events occurring during the administration process. The manual details the 'why' behind the 'how' with 16 chapters of practice notes." -- publisher's description
Note: This item is also available electronically.
Table of contents: https://catalog.sll.texas.gov/cgi-bin/koha/opac-retrieve-file.pl?id=020e70d05f86d7822b6e2cad42a16022
KFT 553 T4
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Texas probate, estate, and trust administration
Latest received: Release 30, Dec. 2023. M. Bender. c1996-.
"From guardianships to probate proceedings to taxation, Texas Probate, Estate & Trust Administration provides in-depth coverage of every aspect of probate law and estate and trust administration in Texas." - publisher's description
Note: This item is also available electronically.
Table of contents: https://catalog.sll.texas.gov/cgi-bin/koha/opac-retrieve-file.pl?id=edb1bb05ad0d3ee737ed01d2c97fbe5d
KFT 765 T485
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Thinking beyond tomorrow : Organizing, planning & settling your estate
By Premack, Paul. Longview Publishing. Eighth edition. 2016.
"Written by Attorneys Paul Premack and Benjamin Premack as the successor to The Senior Texan Legal Guide, this new book is packed with legal information and planning strategies." - author's description
Note: This resource is a gift funded by the Justice Jack Pope and Justice Joe R. Greenhill Book Fund.
KFT 390 A4 P74
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Wills road map : Practical considerations in will drafting
By Akers, Stephen R. State Bar of Texas. Third edition. 2017.
"Intended for both general practitioners who occasionally prepare wills for their existing clients as well as for experienced estate planning attorneys, Wills Road Map brings together legal concepts from wills, probate, and trust law to provide expert guidance in properly assembling a will." - publisher's description
Note: An older edition of this item is available electronically.
KFT 753 W55
» Federal/General Titles
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8 ways to avoid probate
Latest received: Fourteenth edition, 2022. By Randolph, Mary. Nolo. 2006-.
Many people would like to spare their loved ones the hassle and expense of probating a will. This title, recently updated with the latest estate laws and gift tax rules, discusses several effective ways to skip the probate process.
Note: This item is also available electronically.
KF 750 Z9 R36
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Advising the elderly client
Clark Boardman Callaghan. c1992-.
"This set provides in-depth analysis and guidance in the emerging field of elder law and the special planning needs of older clients." - publisher's description
KF 390 A4 A3
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Advising the elderly or disabled client : Legal, health care, financial, and estate planning
Latest received: August 2022 Update. By Frolik, Lawrence A. Warren Gorham & Lamont. Second edition. c2000-.
Provides answers and solutions to the legal and practical questions and problems involved when representing elderly or disabled clients. Some of the topics discussed are the initial client interview, Social Security benefits, SSI, ADA, Medicaid, right-to-die issues, guardianship and conservatorship, and estate planning.
KF 390 A4 F75
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Alzheimer's and the law : Counseling clients with dementia and their families
By Peck, Kerry. American Bar Association, Senior Lawyers Division. 2013.
"This timely resource gives lawyers the information they need to understand both the law and the emotions of working with a client who has Alzheimer’s disease." - publisher's description
KF 3803 A56 P43
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The American Bar Association legal guide for Americans over 50
Random House Reference. Second edition. c2006.
"The American Bar Association Legal Guide for Americans Over 50 is an essential reference for baby boomers and their parents. This updated edition covers everything from choosing the best pension plan to finding affordable housing and getting appropriate eldercare. It features the most recent changes in health-care and Social Security laws, and explains the ins and outs of legal issues concerning income tax breaks, estate planning, and everything to do with the legal protection and well-being of all Americans over 50 years of age." - publisher's description
KF 390 A4 A54
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Assessment of older adults with diminished capacity : A handbook for lawyers
American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging. 2005.
This handbook is written for elder law attorneys, trusts and estates lawyers, family lawyers, and general practitioners. Some of the issues discussed are legal standards of diminished capacity, mitigating factors, information to look for in assessment reports, and identifying an appropriate clinician to make an assessment.
KF 390 A4 A87
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Assessment of older adults with diminished capacity : A handbook for psychologists
American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging. c2008.
"This handbook focuses on the assessment of “civil” capacities in older adults in medical, long term care, and private-practice settings. Six capacity domains are presented: medical consent, sexual consent, financial, testamentary, driving, and independent living capacities." - page 8
KF 390 A4 A87
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Checklist for family survivors : A guide to practical and legal matters when someone you love dies
By Hurme, Sally Balch. American Bar Association. First edition. [2014].
"When someone you love dies, dealing with the personal and financial affairs - on top of the emotional trauma - can be overwhelming. With this first-of-its-kind manual, the personal record-keeping workbook walks you through the process step-by-step." - publisher's description
KF 750 H87
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Divorce in the golden years : Estate planning, spousal support, and retirement issues for clients at midlife and beyond
By Shaner, Leslie Ann. ABA, Section of Family Law. c2010.
"This book addresses how a divorce case is affected by estate planning established during the marriage, explaining how to review existing estate plans to avoid complications." - publisher's description
KF 535 S49
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Elder law
By Jasper, Margaret C. Oceana Publications. Second edition. 2001.
"This Almanac explores the legal, financial, retirement, estate planning, and health care concerns of senior citizens. Additionally, the author discusses Social Security and Medicare programs. Senior citizens will be provided with a general understanding of their rights under the law and a discussion of legal services, pensions, investing, retirement planning, purchasing life insurance, making a will, and health care choices." - publisher's description
KF 390 A4 J37
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Elder law answer book
Latest received: 2005 Supplement. By Fleming, Robert B. Aspen Publishers. Second edition. c2004.
"Written by nationally-known elder law practitioners, Robert B. Fleming and Lisa Nachmias Davis, the Elder Law Answer Book gathers the most current legal, regulatory, and practice guidelines from the core topics of elder law, long-term care, estate planning, retirement planning, healthcare decision making, and rights of the elderly -- and presents this information in a thoroughly integrated, easy-access reference." - publisher's description
KF 390 A4 F58
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Elder law forms manual : Essential documents for representing the older client
Latest received: Release 35, 2010. By Margolis, Harry S. Aspen Law & Business. 1992-.
This practice manual contains more than 100 forms and documents. Each form includes commentary explaining when and how each form should be used. The manual is organized into five parts: managing the elder law practice; estate and long-term care planning; powers of attorney, medical directives and wills; trusts; and miscellaneous topics.
Note: A newer edition of this title is available electronically.
KF 390 A4 M37
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Elder law in a nutshell
By Frolik, Lawrence A. West. Fifth edition. c2010.
This book provides a brief overview of elder law for practitioners, including chapters on ethical considerations, health care decision making, medicare, insurance, housing, veteran's benefits, retirement accounts, guardianship and guardianship alternatives, social security and supplemental security, pensions, age discrimination, and elder abuse.
Note: A newer edition of this title is available electronically.
KF 390 A4 F752
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The ElderLaw portfolio series
Latest received: Release 50, 2016-2. Little, Brown. c1993-.
Provides answers to questions concerning Medicaid, long-term care planning, healthcare issues, trusts, powers, and guardianship. Each portfolio in the series is written by an elder law expert. The series also includes a table of cases.
Note: This item is also available electronically.
KF 390 A4 E429
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The empowered paralegal : Working with the elder client
By Mongue, Robert E. Carolina Academic Press. c2010.
This text examines the legal and social issues involved in working with elderly clients. Legal issues discussed include estate planning, understanding estate planning tools, public benefit programs, and elder abuse. Other issues presented are end-of-life planning, understanding and documenting competency, stereotypes, psychological effects of aging, and dealing with the clients' family.
KF 320 L4 M663
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Estate planning for same-sex couples
By Burda, Joan M. American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Division. Second edition. c2012.
Burda, a gay attorney, cares deeply about and writes extensively on the issues confronting the LGBT community. In the introduction, she notes that "LGBT clients are the only ones whose legal status and legal rights are dependent on where they live, visit or travel." This book provides insight, discussion, and estate planning forms to assist the lawyer in crafting documents that provide gay clients some measure of control over their estate planning.
KF 750 B87
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Ethics in the practice of elder law
By Flowers, Roberta K. American Bar Association, Section of Real Property, Trust & Estate Law. [2013].
"Ethical issues can occur at any point when representing elderly clients. Offering clear guidance and a much-needed framework for recognizing and analyzing these situations, this handbook explains how to anticipate and address common ethical issues." - publisher's description
KF 390 A4 F59
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Everyday law for seniors : Updated with the latest federal benefits
By Frolik, Lawrence A. Paradigm Pub. Second edition. c2012.
Everyday Law for Seniors is written in straightforward language and discusses a variety of legal rights for senior citizens, including health care, retirement, planning for long-term care, and more.
KF 390 A4 F753
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A guide to elder planning : Everything you need to know to protect yourself legally & financially
By Weisman, Steve. Financial Times Prentice Hall. c2004.
This guide covers legal and financial planning for senior citizens, including asset protection, credit, substitute decision making, estate planning, and investments.
KF 390 A4 W45
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The law of later-life health care and decision making
By Frolik, Lawrence A. American Bar Association. c2006.
"A comprehensive description of the manner in which the law regulates and reacts to healthcare and personal decision making for the elderly. Readers will find answers to questions about important and complex healthcare subjects, outlining legal issues and the doctrines that are at play." - publisher's description
Table of contents only: http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0614/2006016974.html
KF 3608 F76
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Litigating the nursing home case
By O'Reilly, James T. American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section. Second edition. 2014.
This text provides a lengthy overview of the liability issues that may arise in the nursing home environment. It covers the roles of the various employees, both professional and administrative. Some of the liability issues discussed include facility safety, infections, falls, wandering, escapes, restraints, abuse, and drug use. It walks the attorney through drafting the complaint and evaluating plaintiffs and witnesses. Information is also provided on causes of action, trial procedures, verdicts, and settlements. It also includes a table of cases.
KF 3826 N8 O74
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Long-term care : How to plan and pay for it
Latest received: 7th edition, 2008. By Matthews, J. L. Nolo. 2006-.
This book covers the basics of arranging long-term care for seniors, covering options for home care, assisted living, and nursing homes as well as information on Medicare, Medicaid and veterans' programs.
Note: A newer edition of this title is available electronically.
KF 3826 L66
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New times, new challenges : Law and advice for savvy seniors and their families
By Hegland, Kenney F. Carolina Academic Press. c2010.
"Written by a law professor with the practical insights of an elder law lawyer, it covers everything from retirement (finances, housing, Medicare) to advance directives, elder abuse to nursing homes, scams, bill collectors, age discrimination, to disability in the family and hospice." - publisher's description
KF 390 A4 H443
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Nolo's simple will book
Latest received: 7th edition, 2007. By Clifford, Denis. Nolo. 2005-.
Nolo's Simple WIll Book is an all-in-one tool with forms, worksheets, and information that covers writing a legally valid will, choosing an executor, leaving property to family and friends, and more.
KF 750 C5
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Plan your estate
By Clifford, Denis. Nolo. Latest received: 7th edition, 2004.
"This comprehensive guide covers everything from wills and living trusts to sophisticated tax-saving strategies and health care directives." - publisher's description
Note: A newer edition of this title is available electronically.
KF 750 Z9 C5
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Residence options for older and disabled clients
By Frolik, Lawrence A. American Bar Association. c2008.
This title is aimed at the practitioner and takes an in-depth look at housing options for older and disabled clients, including assisted living, retirement communities, group homes, nursing homes, and more.
KF 390 A4 F755
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The right to die
By Jasper, Margaret C. Oceana Publications. Second edition. 2000.
"This Almanac examines the law concerning an individual's right to die and one's right to issue advance directives concerning health care decisions. Additionally, a historical analysis of the topic, constitutional considerations, and recent developments in the law are discussed. An appendix provides directories of organizations, sample documents and statutes." - publisher's description
KF 3827 E87 J37
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Seniors' rights : Your guide to living life to the fullest
By Sember, Brette McWhorter. Sphinx Pub. Second edition. c2006.
"Being a senior brings with it many concerns and special issues. This book will help you understand your rights regarding medical care, bank accounts, retirement accounts, housing, employment, discrimination, grandchildren, and more." - introduction
Table of contents only: http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0619/2006027805.html
KF 390 S45
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The social security answer book
By Tomkiel, Stanley A. SphinxLegal. Second edition. 2008.
"This new title is an organized collection of actual questions asked by individuals from around the country to Social Security benefits expert Stanley A. Tomkiel, III. The questions are derived from emails received from real people asking real-life questions about various areas of concern for themselves and their family members." - from the publisher
KF 3650 T652
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The social security benefits handbook
By Tomkiel, Stanley A. Sphinx Pub. Fifth edition. 2007.
This handbook is a quick plain-English reference for those looking to learn more about social security benefits. There is practical advice for dealing with social security administrators as well as little known information such as how to prorate work deductions. Extensive appendices provide information on topics such as secondary proof of age, requirements for insured status, list of FICA yearly maximums, sample benefit amount, reduction factors, cost of living increases, and earning limits by year.
KF 3650 T65
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Social Security Handbook : Overview of Social Security programs, 2011
Bernan Press. 2011.
This title is a great reference for information about Social Security programs and related programs administered by other agencies. Specific chapters cover special age 72 payments, survivors’ benefits, disability benefits, cash benefit rates, special coverage provisions, self-employment, wages, filing a claim, representative payees, under and overpayments, black lung benefits, Medicare, and special veterans’ benefits.
KF 3650 S59
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Social security, medicare & government pensions : Get the most out of your retirement & medical benefits
By Matthews, J. L. Nolo. 16th ed. 2011.
"Social Security, Medicare, SSI and more explained in this all-in-one resource that gets you the most out of your retirement benefits." - publisher's description
Note: A newer edition of this title is available electronically.
KF 3650 M37
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Understanding elder law : Issues in estate planning, medicaid, and long-term care benefits
By Hunt, L. Rush. General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section, American Bar Association. c2002.
This treatise covers common themes in elder law, including client rapport and ethical considerations, advance directives, planning for incapacity, social security, veterans' benefits, medicare, medicaid and SSI, retirement plans and benefits, and estate planning.
KF 390 A4 H86
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You and your aging parents : Guide to legal, financial, and health care issues
Random House Reference. First edition. c2009.
"In this timely new book, the professionals at the ABA provide comprehensive, clear and practical guidance on how to plan for and secure our parents’ financial and emotional well-being. The guide covers topics like housing, healthcare, the emotional impact of caring for aging parents, power of attorney, income, and much more." - publisher's description
KF 390 A4 Y67