Your One Stop for Elder and Disability Solutions

Get the updated book that covers all elder law and disability rights issues: incapacity planning, medical treatment decisions, long-term care, government benefits, and more. Gain fresh insight from estate planners, elder advocates, and top litigators. From determining capacity to handling SNTs to obtaining the best benefits for your client, there's something for everyone--no matter where you're at in your practice.

With this book, you will be able to:

• Anticipate and avoid issues caused by a client's incapacity
• Identify and get all the benefits available for veterans
• Ease your way through the guardianship process
• Set up a trust while maintaining eligibility for government benefits
• Draft an effective agreement between clients and in-home caregivers
• Understand changes to Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term care policy caused by the COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights of the latest update include:

• Updates to Medicaid policy, including the "public health emergency unwind" process and the categorization of stimulus payments
• The latest cases, including People v Haynes, a vulnerable adult case
• Changes to veterans benefits law, including requirements for a supplemental claim
• Updates to the calculations for determining the community spouse income allowance