Elder law relates to the legal aspects affecting the elderly.  Such legalities include estate planning, trusts, wills, elder care, elder abuse and other legal matters affecting older Americans.  Many in the elder community are in need of help with their finances and wellbeing.  As a result they are easy prey to those who would abuse them financially, physically and emotionally. 

In recent years many States have passed legislation to protect these people.  Some legal professionals specialize in the elder law area.  Additionally there are many organizations that help the elderly in legal matters.  Some of these organizations, such as the AARP, lobby Congress on behalf of the elderly.  They help champion beneficial changes in such legislation as Medicare and Social Security.

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• Why A Lasting Power Of Attorney Is Not Just For The Elderly The Guardian
The GuardianWhy a lasting power of attorney is not just for the elderlyThe GuardianJulia Abrey, head of elder law at law firm Withers, agrees that people who want to set up a straightforward LPA can do it themselves, although for something more complex, she recommends using a solicitor. quotSuppose you want to put in particular and more raquo
• Elder Law Attorney To Speak At Annaposs Haven VNA Luncheon Lewisville Leader
Elder law attorney to speak at Ann39s Haven VNA luncheonLewisville LeaderElder law attorney Leighton Hilton will be the featured speaker at the Feb. 14 hospice family luncheon hosted by Ann39s Haven VNA. Hilton will speak on quotThe Top 12 Estate Planning Mistakes.quot The luncheon is from noon to 1 pm at the Denton Elks Lodge on
• Law Associations, Industry Groups Support Older Americans Act Of 2011 Adviso...
AdvisorOneLaw Associations, Industry Groups Support Older Americans Act of 2011AdvisorOneBy Danielle Andrus, AdvisorOne The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, a professional association of attorneys dedicated to improving the quality of legal services provided to the elderly and people with special needs, announced on Monday their NAELA Strongly Supports Chairman Sanders39 Reauthorization of Older Americans Act all 3 news articles raquo
• Parentsapos Finances: When The Family Secret Is Momaposs Bank Balance Los An...
Parents39 finances: When the family secret is Mom39s bank balanceLos Angeles TimesAsking our elderly parents about their finances. How do you broach that last subject without sounding greedy It39s an important conversation to initiate, experts say. It39s not a question of age, elder law attorney Danielle B. Mayoras says.
• Ask The Elder Law Attorney: Disclosures And Loans New York Times Blog
New York Times blogAsk the Elder Law Attorney: Disclosures and LoansNew York Times blogBy CRAIG REAVES Craig Reaves, past president of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, practices elder law in Kansas City, Mo., and fields occasional questions from New Old Age readers. Submit yours to newoldagenytimes.com.