Elder Law Resources
Accessible Travel Source
www.access-able.com
This site is maintained by a couple who are not travel agents or tour operators. Serves as a watchdog on travel accessibility for the disabled, including critique of cruise ships, airports and tour packages.
All Law.com
www.alllaw.com
Download forms for wills, trusts and advance directives.
Bazelon Center for Mental Health
http://www.bazelon.org/
This organization supports the advocacy of people with disabilities, specifically related to mental health. It provides legal and policy resources, addressing health care, education, housing, federal benefits, insurance and employment. It covers resources for children as well as the elderly.
Estate Planning Links
www.estateplanning.com
Extensive collection of estate planning links pointing to sites in estate and gift taxes, elder law, probate, trusts, charitable planning, and estate planning software.
Hospice Angel Flight
http://www.hospiceangelflight.org
Charity Travel Aid for Elderly Patients. Dedicated to Helping Cancer Patients and Their Families in Need of Travel for Medical Reasons.
Legal Research for Estate Planners
www.geocities.com/jasonhavens/LREP.html
This site is an annotated guide and is indexed by topic and type of resource.
Maryland State Bar Association
www.msba.org
Offers 23 easy to read legal guides, includes topics such as Appointing a Guardian, Being a Witness, Wills and Estates, Alternatives to nursing home placement etc. Brochures are free to the public, and one may order up to 100 copies. Click on public resources to be routed to the 800 number for info. on ordering.
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
www.naela.org
Focuses on legal issues relating to seniors and families. Access valuable information on senior law and find members who practice elder law in your community.
Senior Law
www.seniorlaw.com
Extensive site where senior citizens, their families, attorneys, social workers and financial planners can access information about Elder Law, Medicare, Medicaid, estate planning, trusts and the rights of the elderly and disabled.
Texas Probate Resource
www.texasprobate.com
A primary resource for tracking pending probate legislation.
U.S. Tax Code Online
www.fourmilab.ch/ustax/ustax.html
Go to the horse's mouth for income, estate or gift tax questions. They even have links to cross-referenced material.
