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    Vol. 33, Issue 5 (May - June 2012)

    Vol. 33 Issue 5   May 2012

    Elder

    ABA Commission on Law and Aging Wins Award for Universal Power of Attorney Guide

    The ABA Commission on Law and Aging is the recipient of the 2012 ClearMark Award for Legal Documents for its universal power of attorney guide and form Giving Someone a Power of Attorney for Healthcare.

    Elder

    White House Highlights Problem of Financial Exploitation of Elders, Announces New Elder Abuse Initiatives

    Lori A. Stiegel

    Marking the first time the White House has recognized World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, on June 14, 2012, the White House Office of Public Engagement, with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through its Administration for Community Living, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau hosted an historic conference on elder abuse.

    Elder

    Book Review: Divorce in the Golden Years

    David Godfrey

    Divorce in the Golden Years is a well- researched and clearly written book addressing the unique issues of divorce in later life. I recommend this book without reservation for family law attorneys who occasionally represent older clients and for elder law attorneys who occasionally advise a client in a divorce matter.

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    ABOUT BIFOCAL

    BIFOCAL, the Commission on Law and Aging's bi-monthly journal, provides timely, valuable legal resources pertaining to older persons, generated through the joint efforts of public and private bar groups and the aging network

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