Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Elder Law

Interested in elder law? The University of Denver Sturm College of Law offers a plethora of resources for elder law issues. Additionally, the University of Denver Sturm College of Law Elder Law Society is committed to working with DU Law students to promote interest in and awareness of this vital area of law.

Elder law includes statutes, regulations and decisions that impact the lives of older Americans and their families. Elder law encompasses a wide variety of legal issues including some assistance benefits, taxation, conservatorship, access to the appropriate type of medical and personal care, and general estate planning. Estate planning can include wills, trusts, planning for incapacity with medical directives, advanced directives, nursing home care and even hospice and respite care. Elder law even covers some aspects of criminal law, including elder abuse, financial abuse of elders, fraud and other consumer protection issues, and nursing home abuse. Come visit the Westminster Law Library to uncover the elder law legal resources available to you.

Written by Diane Bauersfeld, Law Librarian Fellow