A Lawyer's Guide to Elder Law with Forms

Author: L. Rush Hunt

This book provides an easily accessible introduction to the basics of elder law.

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This book provides an easily accessible introduction to the basics of elder law.

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In addition to the forms, a number of checklists are provided that summarize the laws and issues being discussed. Each chapter begins with an overview that gives a quick reference to the particular sections of the chapter for which the lawyer will have the most use.

Readers who wish to practice in this area of the law are encouraged not only to read this book and the other publications from the ABA referenced within, but also to attend continuing education programs in order to become well versed in the state-specific application of many of these laws.

About the Author

L. Rush Hunt is currently engaged in the private practice of law in Madisonville, Kentucky, where he devotes much of his time to areas of estate and trust law. Mr. Hunt brings more than thirty years of experience in estate planning and related areas of the law to the writing of this text, including not only his legal experience but also his prior experience as a certified financial planner and as a vice-president of trust services for Citizens Bank of Kentucky, where he supervised trust administration and investments.Mr. Hunt earned his B.S. in accounting from Murray State University, his J.D. from the University of Louisville School of Law, and his Ph.D. in public law at Southern Illinois University.A frequent lecturer at continuing legal education seminars for both lawyers and accountants, Mr. Hunt is a member of the General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division and Senior Lawyers Division of the American Bar Association and the Kentucky Bar Association.

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This book provides an easily accessible introduction to the basics of elder law. It includes a number of useful sample legal documents--including wills, various trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives--of the types commonly used when drafting for elder clients. In addition to the forms, a number of checklists are provided that summarize the laws and issues being discussed. Each chapter begins with an overview that gives a quick reference to the particular sections of the chapter for which the lawyer will have the most use.Readers who wish to practice in this area of the law are encouraged to read this book in order to become well versed in the state-specific application of many of these laws.