Elder law covers the special legal needs of the elderly, particularly the need for patient advocacy, guardianships and conservatorships, and protection from abuse or neglect in nursing homes.
NAELA defines the scope of elder law and gives the latest news about legal issues affecting the elderly. Includes a searchable directory, a bibliography and resources. http://www.naela.com/
Provides comprehensive, current information on elder law, government programs and legal assistance for residents of Connecticut age 60 and older. http://www.ctelderlaw.org/
From the Senior Lawyers Section and the Young Lawyers Conference of the State Bar, this comprehensive guide reviews laws affecting seniors in Virginia. http://www.vsb.org/publications/senior/index.html
Provides information related to senior's legal issues such as wills, trusts, probate, social security and grandparent rights. http://www.seniormag.com/legal
Carries out legal research, law reform, and education in areas of the law that have particular application to older adults. Includes publications on specialized topics. http://www.ccels.ca/