Prerequisite: Trusts & Wills

Credits

Offered

The fastest growing segment of the population of the United States is the elderly. In 1950, 8.1% of Americans were age 65 or older. In 2020, that age group is expected to comprise 17.5% of the population.

Traditional courses on wills, trusts, and estate planning largely focus on after-death issues. This course will deal with the legal issues generated by increased life expectancy. These issues include:

• Age discrimination in employment
• Housing options
• Financing medical care
• Limiting the medical care provided to that desired
• Ensuring control of financial affairs

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