Aging and Disability Law Practicum

Study of the law that impacts the elderly. Application of knowledge by giving legal advice to elderly clients through a medical-legal partnership with the VCU Health System. Topics include public benefit programs, the aging network, health care decision making, housing, guardianship, asset management, wills, planning for disability, and elder abuse. Client advising will include powers of attorney, living wills, simple estate planning, guardianship, long-term care, and grandparenting issues.