Elder Law

This book/disk package overviews various areas of law relevant to advising the elder client. It deals with client rapport and ethical considerations when working with elder clients, and covers common medical issues in elder law such as advance directives on medical care and planning for incapacity, and different types of benefits including Social Security, veterans' benefits, and Supplemental Security Income. There are separate chapters devoted to Medicare and Medicaid eligibility, plus chapters on retirement plans, taxes, and estate planning. The accompanying disk contains forms and checklists. Hunt is a lawyer specializing in estate and trust law. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)