Family Law

1. Elder Law
   1. Guardianship and Conservatorship
      1. Types of Guardianship
         1. Limited Guardianship
         2. Full Guardianship
         3. Temporary or Emergency Guardianship
      2. Establishing Guardianship
         1. Petitioning for guardianship
         2. Court evaluation and determination
         3. Legal standards for competency
      3. Responsibilities and Duties of a Guardian
         1. Financial management and reporting
         2. Health care decisions
         3. Living arrangements and personal care
      4. Ending or Modifying Guardianship
         1. Termination by court order
         2. Restoration of rights to the ward
         3. Transferring guardianship
   2. Elder Abuse and Neglect
      1. Types of Elder Abuse
         1. Physical abuse
         2. Emotional or psychological abuse
         3. Financial exploitation
         4. Neglect and abandonment
      2. Identifying and Reporting Abuse
         1. Signs and symptoms of elder abuse
         2. Mandatory reporting requirements
         3. Roles of Adult Protective Services
      3. Legal Protections for Elders
         1. Restraining orders and protective measures
         2. Civil and criminal penalties for abusers
         3. Role of advocacy and support organizations
   3. Estate Planning for Elders
      1. Wills and Trusts
         1. Drafting and updating wills
         2. Revocable and irrevocable trusts
         3. Special needs trusts
      2. Power of Attorney
         1. Durable vs. non-durable powers
         2. Health care proxies and advance directives
         3. Financial power of attorney roles and limits
      3. Medicaid and Long-Term Care Planning
         1. Qualifying for Medicaid
         2. Protecting assets while planning for care
         3. Long-term care insurance options
   4. Health Care and Disability Law
      1. Rights of Elderly Patients
         1. Informed consent and decision-making rights
         2. Access to medical records
         3. Patient advocacy and elder rights organizations
      2. Medicare and Medicaid
         1. Coverage options and eligibility
         2. Appeals process for denials
         3. Impact of Medicare rules on long-term care
      3. Social Security and Disability Benefits
         1. Eligibility for retirement and disability benefits
         2. Navigating claims and appeals processes
         3. Understanding supplemental security income (SSI)
   5. Housing and Elder Care Options
      1. Types of Elder Care Facilities
         1. Assisted living facilities
         2. Nursing homes
         3. Continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs)
      2. Legal Considerations in Facility Admission
         1. Admission agreements and contracts
         2. Residents' rights and grievance procedures
         3. Discharge planning and strategies
      3. Home Care and Aging in Place
         1. Legal aspects of hiring home care providers
         2. Home modification and safety planning
         3. Government and community support services
   6. Financial Planning and Management
      1. Managing Retirement Accounts
         1. Required minimum distributions (RMDs)
         2. Tax implications of withdrawals
         3. Beneficiary designations and changes
      2. Avoiding Financial Exploitation
         1. Recognizing scams and frauds targeting elders
         2. Steps to protect assets and identity
         3. Legal recourses and protections
      3. Guardianship and Conservatorship
         1. Establishment and limitations
         2. Duties and responsibilities of conservators
         3. Court oversight and accountability measures