A Guide to Elder Planning: Everything You Need to Know to Protect Yourself Legally and Financially (Financial Times Prentice Hall Books) | 
| Author: Steve Weisman
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 540307
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 272
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6 x 0.8
ISBN: 013142520X
Dewey Decimal Number: 646.79
UPC: 076092024491
EAN: 9780131425200
ASIN: 013142520X
Publication Date: October 4, 2003
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Book Description
Let's face it... in today's world, senior citizens and their families face more complicated financial, legal and personal planning decisions than ever before--and making the wrong decisions can be catastrophic. In this book, Steven J.J. Weisman, renowned estate planning attorney and host of the nationally syndicated radio show "A Touch of Grey," offers you practical, simple guidance on every one of these issues. Written with simplicity and humor, Elder Planning uncovers strategies and loopholes for retirement, health care, long-term care, asset protection, investments, taxes, social security, housing, Medicare/Medicaid, estate planning, substitute decision, and more. This book is easy to read and easy to use, making it the indispensable resource for anyone needing to protect themselves, their parents and their heirs.
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 Good Overview (But lacking in current information.) April 28, 2007
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I own this book and found it to be a good source of information on the general world of elder care planning. It brings together the subjects of Medicare, Social Security, Medicaid and housing issues in one place. I was disappointed in that it did not deal with the subject of Medicaid more fully. It should also be noted that this book was published in 2003. This specifically makes the information contained within it on the subject of Medicaid out-of-date and useless to the reader. For an example of an up-to-date book on using Medicaid to pay for care in a nursing home or an assisted living facility please check out The Medicaid Handbook 2007.
 Better than Title - Should be "THE Guide... November 10, 2006
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
With a 17-page index, even an info maniac like myself can find anything and everything in this book.
I can't begin to describe the scope and layout throughout. I'm learning things about elder planning that I didn't even know I needed, not to mention the questions I already had. The author's opinions are woven into the descriptions, along with "Loophole" information on various senior subjects. The author obviously has a birdseye view of many subjects that are skimmed over by columnists that I've read.
The best way to read this book is probably cover to cover, so as not to miss anything.
Not just "Elder" Planning September 2, 2005
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I wish I had read this when I was 20! It provides a bunch of savvy information for any age. It is clearly written, and (surprisingly) an interesting read. I highly recommend it.
Elder Planning Review November 13, 2003
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
For each generation it seems that a reference book comes along that becomes the universal guide for the audience it intends to reach. Examples that come to mind are the Farmers Almanac and the Guinness Book of Records. For their intended reader these books are the starting and ending points of the information sought.Steve Weisman has filled that void for those considering elder planning issues. The book's fund of knowledge takes pains to begin at defining terms and strategies and, only then, provides the advice needed by all. To best illustrate the breadth of topics contained in the treatise, the issues range from asset protection to planning for your pets. The book is of value not only to the elderly but also to extended families facing elder planning issues and provides methods for non-elderly adults to maximize their assets throughout their life. As with any great book aimed at helping the populace, the use of clear, concise language is remarkable. In reviewing the book, I am left with the old refrain, "why didn't I think of that" but I can happily report that Steve Weisman did think of that and his efforts benefit us all.
Aging can be humorous November 10, 2003
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
Who would have thought that a topic as seemingly dry and dull as financial and legal planning could be handled in such a humorous fashion while still providing a great deal of helpful information and suggestions for personal planning? This is a book that has important information for everyone, particularly older people, presented in a style that will make you smile.
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