The elderly face a host of legal, financial and health care issues as they enter a new stage of life. Elder law attorneys and other advisers to the elderly must be able to address a broad range of social, psychological and financial needs of their clients, as well as their legal needs. Elder Law and Financial Strategies: Planning for Later Life is a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary guide to this demanding area of practice. It goes far beyond Medicaid planning to offer guidance on questions involving housing options, guardianship, property and health care management, abuse and financial exploitation of the elderly, as well estate planning and retirement planning. The book covers federal as well as state-specific laws affecting the elderly and includes many essential forms for financial, health care, and estate planning, with detailed drafting tips. Most of these forms and checklists are provided provided on a CD-ROM that is included with the book. Whether you are working on a specific legal or financial question or bringing in specialists in other disciplines to help you handle a client's requirements, this comprehensive guide will enable you find solutions and act as effective quarterback of an overall plan.