Elder Law
This Elder Law Library Guide seeks to assist patrons at NSU Shepard Broad College of Law as a starting point for initial research in elder law.
Elder Law Library Guide
Elder Abuse and Neglect Resources
Introduction
Elder abuse and neglect may involve a variety of issues, including but not limited to, these topics:
- Abuse;
- Aggravated Abuse;
- Breach of a Fiduciary Duty;
- Physical or Psychological Injury;
- Elderly Person;
- Exploitation;
- Neglect.
Selected Electronic Secondary Sources on LexisNexis and Westlaw
- American Law Reports: Validity, Construction, and Application of State Civil and Criminal Elder Abuse Laws on Westlaw;
- Elder Law: Advocacy for the Aging on Westlaw;
- Fifty State Statutory Surveys: Family Law: Adult Care Physical and Financial Abuse of the Elderly on Westlaw;
- Fifty State Regulatory Surveys: Family Law: Adult Care Physical and Financial Abuse of the Elderly on Westlaw;
- Florida Jurisprudence 2d on Westlaw;
- Planning for the Elderly in Florida on LexisNexis.
Selected Electronic Secondary Source on LexisNexis Digital Library
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Undue Influence and Vulnerable Adults
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Age-related issues, including diminished capacity, can be a significant indicator of the potential vulnerability of a client to undue influence, and also an indicator that our population as a whole is aging. Elder abuse has been called ""the crime of the 21st century."" Undue influence is a form of financial abuse of the elderly, with the large number of reported cases and estimated $1.17 billion in damages just the tip of the iceberg.
Looking at the topic from a legal perspective, Undue Influence and Vulnerable Adults addresses both the role and the importance of the attorney when representing a vulnerable adult. The book's authors, who each command extensive experience in the area, explain the relevant considerations and provide strategies when litigation is required. Their practical and legal advice on issues will assist planners identify issues and then create effective plans for vulnerable adults that may better withstand attack.
Undue Influence and Vulnerable Adults also helps readers understand the options and potential consequences of proactive waivers and permissions for release of information as well as the potential importance of being able to initiate contact with family or other trusted advisors when concerns about capacity and/or undue influence subsequently arise. In addition, the authors provide strategies from a litigation perspective on handling efforts to invalidate as well as defend instruments claimed to be the result of undue influence.
Call Number: OnlineISBN: 9781641056175Publication Date: April 10, 2020
Selected Electronic Secondary Source on West Academic Study Aids
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Elder Law in a Nutshell, 8th ed.
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This edition incorporates all significant statutory changes since 2019, including the SECURE Act of December 2019, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, and the SECURE Act 2.0 of December 2022 regarding pension plan distributions, Medicare, and income taxation, as well as other areas.
Call Number: OnlineISBN: 9798887863368Publication Date: September 20, 2023
Selected Print Secondary Sources
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Elder Abuse: A Public Health Perspective
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Book about Elder Abuse.
Call Number: HV6626.3 .E436 2006ISBN: 9780875530505Publication Date: July 1, 2006 -
Elder Abuse: International and Cross-cultural Perspectives
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Book about Elder Abuse.
Call Number: HV6626.3 .E435 1995ISBN: 1560247118Publication Date: July 12, 1995
Selected Florida Statutes related to Elder Abuse and Neglect
Additional Resources
- Florida Department of Children and Families: Abuse Hotline;
- Florida Department of Children and Families: Abuse Hotline Frequently Asked Questions;
- Florida Department of Children and Families: Florida and National Abuse Resources;
- Florida Department of Children and Families: How to Report Adult Abuse;
- Florida Department of Children and Families: What is Adult Abuse?