Best Practices for Long-Term Planning and Nursing Home Protection provides an authoritative, insider"s perspective on working with elderly clients and their families to plan for the future. Featuring experienced elder law partners from around the country, this book guides the reader through the current trends and concerns of today"s aging population, including the rising cost of medical care, the shrinking availability of Medicaid and other government benefits, and the aging baby boomer generation. Whether it involves nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or at-home care, these top lawyers discuss how to identify a client"s long-term and short-term goals and formulate a personalized plan that will meet those needs. They discuss the options for setting up disability planning documents, financing long-term care, protecting a client"s assets, and determining mental capacity. Additionally, these leaders reveal advice for both new and established elder law attorneys on how to navigate this complex field, address common concerns, and keep clients on track. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these lawyers offer up their thoughts on the keys to success within this growing field. Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives and lawyers (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world"s most respected companies and firms nationwide. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is heading and the most important issues for the future. Each author has been selected based upon their experience and C-level standing within the professional community. Chapters Include: 1. Judith D. Grimaldi, Founding Partner, Grimaldi & Yeung LLP - "Effective Strategies for Client Long-Term Care" 2. Linda S. Ershow-Levenberg, Partner, Fink Rosner Ershow-Levenberg LLC - "Elder Law Planning for Older Couples in Second Marriages" 3. Elizabeth Lovejoy, Of Counsel, Halloran & Sage LLP - "Planning for Long-Term Care at Home" 4. David R. Cohen, Shareholder, Stark & Stark - "Understanding the Expansion of Long-Term Planning" 5. Kris L. Maser, Partner, Maser & Amundson PA - "It Takes a Village: Preparing Clients for the Challenges of Long-Term Care" Appendices: Appendix A: Sample Client Questionnaire Appendix B: Entitlement Planning Consultation Checklist Appendix C: Sample Asset Chart Appendix D: Sample DRA-Compliant Promissory Note Appendix E: Retainer Fee Agreement for Elder Law Legal Services Appendix F: Sample Order for Non-Dissolution Support Appendix G: Records Release Authorization Appendix H: Sample Care Agreement