LAWS150 Elder Law
Department of Business, Innovation, and Legal Studies: Paralegal/Legal Studies
- I. Course Number and Title
- LAWS150 Elder Law
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 2250
- IV. Prerequisites
- LAWS100 (C or better)
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- None
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This course gives an overview of all areas of the law which concern the elderly client such as elder abuse, living facilities, insurance, estate planning and healthcare. Attention is focused on drafting documents such as advance directives, Power of Attorney, wills, trusts and guardianships.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- Recognize the special nature of the elder client and the ethical considerations pertaining to those clients;
- Evaluate and assess the advantages and disadvantages of various estate planning directives and documents, including power of attorney, living wills, advanced directives, and guardianship agreements;
- Identify the availability and limitations of the federal and state programs for the elderly;
- Understand the insurance issues facing the elderly including health, long term/life insurance, as well as social insurance programs, with an emphasis on social security;
- Demonstrate an understanding of the various living facilities available to the elderly; and
- Use problem solving methods to recognize and remedy elder abuse.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
The following topics are presented:- Introduction to Elder Law and Elder Care
- Ethical considerations in Elder Law
- Living Wills - Advanced Directives
- Estate Plans and Financial Planning
- Trusts - Living Trusts
- Power of attorney and guardianship
- Federal and State Insurance
- Living facilities for the elderly
- Social Security
- Health Care and the Elder Client
- Probate Issues
- Insurance
- Elder Abuse
- Ethics
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Exams, quizzes, classroom exercises, class or online participation, and/or projects as specified by the area faculty and described in the individual instructor's course syllabus are utilized. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
See course syllabus.
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Review/Approval Date - 12/2015; New Core 8/2015; Revised 12/2015