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2012

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Editorial Views: Choosing And Death, Alison Mcchrystal Barnes Aug 2012

Editorial Views: Choosing And Death, Alison Mcchrystal Barnes

Marquette Elder's Advisor

This article examines whether death can be handled with dignity. By looking at various world views surrounding questions about ending one's life, the author discusses when the benefits may be diminished or futile.


Ticking Time Bombs In Ira Planning For Professionals, Jack E. Stephens Aug 2012

Ticking Time Bombs In Ira Planning For Professionals, Jack E. Stephens

Marquette Elder's Advisor

Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) are generally a significant part of any client's estate these days. Professional estate planners must familiarize themselves with the multifarious rules that affect IRAs and take into account basic planning requirements to avoid potential catastrophic tax traps for the client and liability for the advisor. This article highlights twenty-two significant issues with IRAs that estate planners must address.


Paying For Terminal Illness Aug 2012

Paying For Terminal Illness

Marquette Elder's Advisor

The need for public assistance for terminal care has moved death itself from a private family matter to the public professional sphere. Congress intended Medicare hospice coverage to be comprehensive, but its eligibility rules and per diem limits deprive some patients of needed care. This article examines these limits and the alternative models for care of the dying.


When A Person Wants To Die: Legal Considerations, Charles F. Mckhann Aug 2012

When A Person Wants To Die: Legal Considerations, Charles F. Mckhann

Marquette Elder's Advisor

Individuals throughout the nation are examining their personal options to determine end-of-life decisions. This article examines the medical reasons why people may want to die, the legal background and current status of existing laws, the various options open to the terminally ill person (voluntary dehydration, suicide, assisted dying, euthanasia, and the double effect), and the role of the legal counselor.


The Bright Misplaced Line: Persistent Vegetative State And Withdrawal Of Artificial Sustenance, James A. Jaeger Aug 2012

The Bright Misplaced Line: Persistent Vegetative State And Withdrawal Of Artificial Sustenance, James A. Jaeger

Marquette Elder's Advisor

One of the most troublesome issues with end-of-life decision making is the withdrawal of tube feeding, which became more problematic following the Wisconsin decision in the Edna M.F. case. This article examines case law on this issue, reviews some of the medical literature on the effects of withdrawing a feeding tube, reviews case law developments in other states, and articulates what would be a workable approach to this issue.


Board Of Advisors Aug 2012

Board Of Advisors

Marquette Elder's Advisor

No abstract provided.


From The Editor, Alison Mcchrystal Barnes Aug 2012

From The Editor, Alison Mcchrystal Barnes

Marquette Elder's Advisor

No abstract provided.


Table Of Contents Aug 2012

Table Of Contents

Marquette Elder's Advisor

No abstract provided.


The Assessment Of Mental Competence: Factors Affecting The Process, Richard E. Finlayson Aug 2012

The Assessment Of Mental Competence: Factors Affecting The Process, Richard E. Finlayson

Marquette Elder's Advisor

In this column, the author examines factors that can complicate the assessment of determining a patient's mental competence.


Building Relationships That Work, Michael K. Mcchrystal Aug 2012

Building Relationships That Work, Michael K. Mcchrystal

Marquette Elder's Advisor

This column examines two misconceptions that are frequently associated with the lawyer-client relationship. The column looks at the law of legal ethics which can shed light on the unique complexities of the lawyer-client relationship.


Search Tools: Skills And Strategies, Robin C. Schard Aug 2012

Search Tools: Skills And Strategies, Robin C. Schard

Marquette Elder's Advisor

This column is a guide that helps readers understand how search tools work and how readers can use these tools more efficiently.


An Introduction To Medicare, Cheryldiane Feuerman, Edward Dale Aug 2012

An Introduction To Medicare, Cheryldiane Feuerman, Edward Dale

Marquette Elder's Advisor

This column details the nuts and bolds of Medicare, noting that it Medicare is not always as familiar as it should be to beneficiaries, their advisors, or their doctors. This column presents an overview of Medicare's eligibility requirements, coverage, and appeals process.


Ethical Issues In Medicaid Planning, C. Michael Shallowy Aug 2012

Ethical Issues In Medicaid Planning, C. Michael Shallowy

Marquette Elder's Advisor

This article presents the importance of understanding the fairness exceptions to Medicaid. The elderly appear to have a general discomfort with getting something for free. Medicaid is a government program that almost all elderly individuals have contributed to over their life times. This article argues that Medicaid can reduce the psychological harm associated with the need for long-term nursing care.


Marital Deduction Planning: Naming A Trust As Beneficiary Of Retirement Plan Benefits, Barbara Freedman Wand Aug 2012

Marital Deduction Planning: Naming A Trust As Beneficiary Of Retirement Plan Benefits, Barbara Freedman Wand

Marquette Elder's Advisor

This article discusses marital deduction planning for retirement plan assets when a trust will be named a beneficiary. The author discusses the necessity for careful planning and numerous issues that must be considered


Make Sure Your Estate Plan Includes The Finale!, Patricia A. Elder Aug 2012

Make Sure Your Estate Plan Includes The Finale!, Patricia A. Elder

Marquette Elder's Advisor

This article explores the need to plan and prepare for the costs and arrangements associated with a funeral. Preplanning and pre-funding a funeral relieves an individual's survivors of a number of responsibilities during a difficult time period. Preparing for one's own funeral can also relieve an individual's concerns by allowing the individual to feel that everything is taken care of


Reconfiguring Social Security For The 21st Century, Susan A. Channick Aug 2012

Reconfiguring Social Security For The 21st Century, Susan A. Channick

Marquette Elder's Advisor

This article focuses on In the Matter of the Guardianship and Protective Placement of Jimmie L. v. Sauk County. The guardian in the case was appointed in one state, but the guardian desired to relocate to another state. The article also explores the use of the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act where issues arise in interstate guardianship.


Elder Law: General Practice With A Niche, Jane Rupprecht Mulcahy Aug 2012

Elder Law: General Practice With A Niche, Jane Rupprecht Mulcahy

Marquette Elder's Advisor

This article provides an overview of elder law practice and the importance of a client centered practice. Developing an elder law practice requires specialized marketing to the growing aging population. The elder law attorney must be knowledgeable in broad areas of law included in that practice. Expertise in property law and health care law are two of the most common areas of law practiced by elder law attorneys.


Issues In Interstate Guardianship, William P. Donaldson Aug 2012

Issues In Interstate Guardianship, William P. Donaldson

Marquette Elder's Advisor

This article focuses on In the Matter of the Guardianship and Protective Placement of Jimmie L. v. Sauk County. The guardian in the case was appointed in one state, but the guardian desired to relocate to another state. The article also explores the use of the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act where issues arise in interstate guardianship.


Petitioning For Grandparent Visitation, State By State, Julie A. Braun Aug 2012

Petitioning For Grandparent Visitation, State By State, Julie A. Braun

Marquette Elder's Advisor

This article discusses varying legislation enacted by all fifty states that allow grandparents to petition for visitation with their grandchildren. While some states allow a grandparent to petition for visitation at any time, the majority of states require a disruption of an intact nuclear family before a grandparent may petition for visitation. The article identifies practice tips and discusses conditions or restrictions a court may impose on the visitation.


From The Editor, Alison Mcchrystal Barnes Aug 2012

From The Editor, Alison Mcchrystal Barnes

Marquette Elder's Advisor

No abstract provided.


Interstate And International Recognition Of Health Care Advance Directives, Russell E. Carlisle Aug 2012

Interstate And International Recognition Of Health Care Advance Directives, Russell E. Carlisle

Marquette Elder's Advisor

This article addresses the issue of interstate recognition of health care advance directives. Conflicts have developed in this area since America is an increasingly mobile society and advance directives are governed by state law. The article investigates the problems associated with varied state laws and the implementation of those laws in other states.


Table Of Contents Aug 2012

Table Of Contents

Marquette Elder's Advisor

No abstract provided.


Board Of Advisors Aug 2012

Board Of Advisors

Marquette Elder's Advisor

No abstract provided.


Naela Advocacy Seeks To Influence Public Policy, Emily Starr, Ron Fatoullah Aug 2012

Naela Advocacy Seeks To Influence Public Policy, Emily Starr, Ron Fatoullah

Marquette Elder's Advisor

The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys is an organization with an agenda. This advocacy group works to improve legislation affecting its professionals and their clients.


Finding Internet Sites On Elder Issues: Health And Human Services, Robin C. Schard Aug 2012

Finding Internet Sites On Elder Issues: Health And Human Services, Robin C. Schard

Marquette Elder's Advisor

Have you ever heard the term information over load? Do you feel it every time you try to find an exact piece of information on the Internet? Here's the place to start.


The One-Stop Shop: Beyond Estate Planning, Ann M. Devine Aug 2012

The One-Stop Shop: Beyond Estate Planning, Ann M. Devine

Marquette Elder's Advisor

An investigation of the special needs of the elderly looks to expand the current practice of conventional estate planning beyond the creation of trusts and wills into an innovative business providing holistic life plans and services to address all the needs of aging.


Client Choice, Wise Counsel, And Economic Realities: The Forces That Shape The Representation Of Elders, Michael K. Mcchrystal Aug 2012

Client Choice, Wise Counsel, And Economic Realities: The Forces That Shape The Representation Of Elders, Michael K. Mcchrystal

Marquette Elder's Advisor

The relationship between a client and attorney, while always complex, may become even more complicated when the client is elderly. This column explores three aspects of particular importance in such cases.


Advising Clients Regarding Lifetime Distributions From Qualified Retirement Plans, Barbara Freedman Wand Aug 2012

Advising Clients Regarding Lifetime Distributions From Qualified Retirement Plans, Barbara Freedman Wand

Marquette Elder's Advisor

This column reviews various requirements of qualified retirement plans, their myriad rules and requirements, and how uninformed decision-making can negatively impact a client's overall program. Wand's column is intended to aid an attorney in advising clients as to the appropriate choices.


The Medicare Managed Care Choice Aug 2012

The Medicare Managed Care Choice

Marquette Elder's Advisor

Medicare managed care still has problems and careful evaluation is critical when choosing a program. Government attempts at providing information have created further confusion and drawn criticism from the professionals. This overview highlights some of the most important issues.


Geriatric Psychiatry And Elder Law: Speaking A Common Language, Richard E. Finlayson Aug 2012

Geriatric Psychiatry And Elder Law: Speaking A Common Language, Richard E. Finlayson

Marquette Elder's Advisor

In his introductory column, Dr. Finlayson discusses issues of competency and informed consent involving the elderly. Dr. Finlayson discusses these issues from a medical perspective demonstrating how the legal and medical issues relating to the elderly and mental health often intersect.