Hospital Coverage Under Medicare,
2012
Marquette University Law School
Hospital Coverage Under Medicare, Edward Dale, Cheryldiane Feuerman, Tina Georgiades
Marquette Elder's Advisor
While Medicare appears to afford generous coverage for hospital care, statutory limitations and changes in medical practice often make access to coverage problematic. The difficulties that Medicare beneficiaries face when receiving coverage for inpatient hospital care are discussed in this article.
Elder Law-Related Organizations On The Internet,
2012
University of Miami Law School
Elder Law-Related Organizations On The Internet, Robin C. Schard
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Almost all organizations now maintain Web sites, which enable them to increase their membership and provide current information about the groups to members, prospective members, and the public. This article explores how to navigate these sites and introduces some of the best sites related to elder law information.
Informed Consent For Electroconvulsive Therapy,
2012
Mayo Medical School
Informed Consent For Electroconvulsive Therapy, Richard E. Finlayson
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Despite the controversy surrounding the procedure, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) remains an effective treatment for certain mental disorders among the elderly. This article introduces certain issues that physicians should consider and deal with effectively to ensure proper treatment and optimal results for patients.
The Qualified Personal Residence Trust: Passing Wealth To The Next Generation At A Reduced Transfer Tax Cost,
2012
Marquette University Law School
The Qualified Personal Residence Trust: Passing Wealth To The Next Generation At A Reduced Transfer Tax Cost, Barbara Freedman Wand
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Although the qualified personal residence trust can be effective for transferring substantial wealth to the next generation at a significantly reduced transfer tax cost, the transfer of a personal residence to family members can raise complex family issues. This article examines both the non-tax and tax issues related to the qualified personal residence trust, including qualification requirements under Section 2702 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Protecting The Disabled Individual Through The Use Of A Medicare Set-Aside Trust,
2012
Marquette University Law School
Protecting The Disabled Individual Through The Use Of A Medicare Set-Aside Trust, Susan G. Haines, John J. Campbell
Marquette Elder's Advisor
In America, plaintiffs in tort settlements receive more benefits, including Medicare benefits, than plaintiffs in worker's compensation cases. A properly established Medicare set-aside trust can guarantee that a disabled worker's Medicare benefits will be available after a worker's compensation settlement. This article discusses the theory behind a Medicare set-aside trust and tips for properly using it.
Disclaimer And Elective Share In The Medicaid Context,
2012
Marquette University Law School
Disclaimer And Elective Share In The Medicaid Context, Cynthia L. Barrett
Marquette Elder's Advisor
Disclaimers of inheritance must be handled with care to ensure that they do not harm the long-term benefits provided by the federal Medicaid program. This article explores recent developments in Medicaid law, some disclaimer situations in practice, and effects of forced elective shares on Medicaid benefits. This article also discusses various means to plan for Medicaid, including the use of a Special-Needs Right-of-Election Trust.
Editorial Views: Choosing And Death,
2012
Marquette University Law School
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,
2012
Marquette University Law School
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,
2012
Marquette University Law School
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,
2012
Yale University School of Medicine
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,
2012
Marquette University Law School
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,
2012
Marquette University Law School
From The Editor,
2012
Marquette University Law School
From The Editor, Alison Mcchrystal Barnes
Marquette Elder's Advisor
No abstract provided.
Table Of Contents,
2012
Marquette University Law School
The Assessment Of Mental Competence: Factors Affecting The Process,
2012
Mayo Medical School
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,
2012
Marquette University Law School
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,
2012
University of Miami Law School
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,
2012
Marquette University Law School
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,
2012
Marquette University Law School
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,
2012
Marquette University Law School
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
