A Practical Guide to Legal Issues for Older People

Authors: Vicki Ammundsen, Hugh Ammundsen, Catherine Atchison, Kathryn Dalziel, Professor Kate Diesfeld, Dr Mark Fisher, Elaine Henderson 

This title fills a gap and gives practical guidance on the legal issues affecting people as they age. It covers the issues involved in planning for older age, the issues faced by older people as they deal with new and changing circumstances, planning for how to deal with estates and assets and, finally, the often inconvenient issues of dealing with death and what follows. 

The book includes contributions from practitioners with deep experience in particular subject areas to ensure that it provides useful knowledge and advice about the key stages in life and the needs of people at those stages. It is divided into 19 practical chapters that encompass different real life issues affecting people as they age. 

Who should read this guide: Professionals dealing with older clients and older people and their families grappling with the inevitable issues associated with aging.