Elder Law Litigation Strategies: Leading Lawyers on Understanding the Changing Landscape of Elder Law Litigation and Its Affect on Client Needs (Inside the Minds)

Elder Law Litigation Strategies provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on best practices for counseling elderly clients on litigation matters. Featuring experienced elder law partners from around the country, this book guides the reader through the recent trends and cases impacting elder law during a time of changing government regulations. Whether the issue involves physical or financial elder abuse, conservatorships, or post-death will or trust contests, these top lawyers examine how to determine the best litigation strategy for your client and how to go about implementing that plan. Additionally, these lawyers reveal how to effectively deal with complications that can occur, including contentious family situations, complex discovery and evidentiary issues, and clients with complicated medical histories. 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 experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts on the keys to success within this rapidly expanding area of law.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business and legal intelligence from leading C-Level executives and lawyers. Each chapter offers thought leadership and expert analysis on an industry, profession, or topic, providing a future-oriented perspective and proven strategies for success. Each author has been selected based on their experience and C-Level standing within the business and legal communities.

Chapters Include:

1. Kathryn Stebner, Owner, Stebner & Associates PC, and Kirsten Fish, Partner, Needham Kepner & Fish LLP - "The Deceptive Complexity of Elder Law Litigation"
2. Mark R. Kosieradzki, Partner, Kosieradzki Smith Law Firm - "Dealing with Elder Abuse and Neglect Lawsuits"
3. Michael L. Olver, Of Counsel, Helsell Fetterman LLP - "The Lucys and the Liars of Elder Law Litigation"
4. Ingrid M. Evans, Founding Partner, The Evans Law Firm - "Protecting Clients from Elder Financial Fraud and Abuse"
5. Leslie Finnegan, Attorney, Noland, Hamerly, Etienne & Hoss PC - "Elder Law Litigation: Practical Tips for a Successful and Sane Practice"
6. George E. Nowotny, Chair, Elder Law Department, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP - "Practice Points for Long-Term Care Facility Litigators"
7. Catherine Anne Seal, Partner, Kirtland & Seal LLC - "Understanding the Family Dynamic in Order to Litigate Elder Law Issues Successfully"

Appendices Include:

Appendix A: A Notice of Taking Videotaped Depositions of Persons Most Qualified
Appendix B: New Client Questionnaire
Appendix C: Petition for Declaration of Rights
Appendix D: Verified Petition Contesting Trust Amendments
Appendix E: General Elder Abuse Intake Form
Appendix F: Conflict of Interest Letter
Appendix G: Preservation Letter
Appendix H: Verdict Form
Appendix I: Fee Agreement