Theories on Law and Ageing - The Jurisprudence of Elder Law

von: Israel Doron

Springer-Verlag, 2008

ISBN: 9783540789543 , 157 Seiten

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Theories on Law and Ageing - The Jurisprudence of Elder Law


 

Preface

5

References

10

Contents

11

List of Contributors

13

Elder Law: A Personal Perspective

16

Later Life Legal Planning

26

2.1 Introduction

26

2.2 Physical and Mental Decline and the Need for Legal Assistance

26

2.3 Chronic Conditions and Housing Choices

28

2.4 Property Management Options

30

2.5 Later Life Health Care Decision Making

32

2.6 Planning for Chronic Care Needs

34

2.7 Long-Term Care Insurance

37

2.8 Counseling a Client with Diminished Capacity

39

2.9 Late Life Estate Planning

41

2.10 Retirement Planning

43

References

44

A Therapeutic Approach

46

3.1 Introduction

46

3.2 Application of the TJ Analytical Lens

48

3.3 Future Direction

58

References

59

A Feminist Approach to Elder Law

60

4.1 Principles of Feminist Theory in Law

61

4.2 Applications

65

4.3 The Financing and Delivery of Long-Term Care

66

4.4 Social Security and Public Pension Systems

68

4.5 Conclusion

71

References

72

A Multi-Dimensional Model of Elder Law

74

5.1 Introduction

74

5.2 The Legal Principles Dimension

74

5.3. The Protective Dimension

77

5.4 The Familial & Informal Supportive Dimension

79

5.5 The Preventive Dimension

81

5.6 The Empowerment Dimension

83

5.7 The Broader Picture

85

5.8 Conclusion

87

References

87

A Law and Economics Approach

90

6.1 Overview of Law and Economics

90

6.2 Application Of Law and Economics to Two Major Elder Law Issues

92

6.3 Conclusion

106

References

106

What can Elder Law Learn from Disability Law?

108

7.1 What is Disability Law?

108

7.2 Milestones in Understanding

109

7.3 Moving beyond Civil Rights

115

7.4 Applications to Elder Law

117

References

120

Equity Theory: Responding to the Material Exploitation of the Vulnerable but Capable

122

8.1 Why “Law and Aging”? The Problem of Vulnerability

122

8.2 Undue Influence

125

8.3 Unconscionability

128

8.4 Equity Theory and Legislative Reform: Responding to Material Exploitation

131

8.5 Conclusion

133

References

134

Law and Aging: Mental Health Theory Approach

136

9.1 Purpose and Scope

136

9.2 Introduction and Background

136

9.3 A Critical Perspective of Law and Aging

137

9.4 The Therapeutic State and Therapeutic Jurisprudence

139

9.5 An Alternative Mental Health Theory Approach to Law and Aging

144

9.6 Guardianship: A Sanist, Ageist Archetype?

147

9.7 Conclusion

154

References

154

The Future of Elder Law

160

10.1 Education and Training

162

10.2 Multi-Dimensional Approach and Solution

163

10.3 Does the Current System Work?

164

10.4 As to the Future: Where Do We Go From Here?

165

References

168

Index

170