This course concentrates on the legal problems associated with the elderly, issues of aging, and estate planning. Topics of discussion will include social, psychological, legal, and financial aspects of planning for the elderly. Issues will include Medicare benefits, Medicaid benefits, nursing home institutionalization, social security, estate planning, protecting the home, reverse mortgages, governmental benefits, financial planning, special needs trusts, and planning for incapacity. 1 night/2 hours