Recommended Resource List:
Aging—Legal Issues

Materials indicated by call numbers may be found on site using the State Library's Online Catalog. All other sources may be acquired using the State Library's Interlibrary Loan Services. To request materials, state government employees should use the Kentucky Government Employee Materials Request form. To apply for a library card, State Government Employees should complete the online application.

• Books
  • The American Bar Association Legal Guide for Americans over 50. 2nd  ed. New York: Random House Reference, 2006. Call number: 346.73013 Amer
  • Anosike, Benji O. How to Properly Plan Your 'Total' Estate with a Living Trust, without the Lawyer's Fees: the National Living Trust Kit. Rev. ed. Newark, NJ: Do-It-Yourself Legal Publishers, 2001. Call number:  346.73052 Anos
  • Caverly, N. Brian. Estate Planning for Dummies. New York: Wiley Pub., 2003. Call number:  346.73052 Cave
  • Clifford, Denis. Estate Planning Basics. 3rd ed. Berkeley: Nolo, 2005. Call number: 346.73052 Clif
  • Clifford, Denis.  Quick & Legal Will Book.  4th ed. Berkeley: Nolo, 2006.  Call number: 346.73054 Clif
  • Cullen, Melanie. Get It Together: Organize Your Records So Your Family Won't Have To. Berkeley: Nolo, 2005. Call number:  332.024016 Cull
  • Curry, Hayden. A Legal Guide for Lesbian and Gay Couples. 13th ed. Berkeley: Nolo, 2005. Call number: 346.730168 Curr
  • Gentry, F. Bruce, The Complete Will Kit. New York: Wiley, 2001. Call number: 346.73054 Gent
  • Haman, Edward A. How to Write Your Own Living Will: With Forms Naperville, IL: Sphinx Pub., 2000. Call number: 344.7304197 Hama
  • Hammond, Robert J. Identity Theft: How to Protect Your Most Valuable Asset. Franklin Lakes, NJ: Career Press, 2003. Call number: 364.163 Hamm
  • Iverson, Jon. Baby Boomer's Guide to Estate & Medicaid Planning: Planning for Yourself and Your Parents. Medford, OR: Stonemark Pub., 2005. Call number:  332.024 Iver
  • Maple, Stephen M. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wills and Estates. 3rd  ed. New York: Alpha Books, 2005. Call number:  346.73052 Mapl
  • Matlin, Eric. The Procrastinator's Guide to Wills and Estate Planning. New York: New American Library, 2004. Call number:  346.73052 Matl
  • Matthews, J. L. Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions. 9th  ed.Berkeley: Nolo, 2004. Call number:  344.73023 Matt
  • McWilliams, Marilyn W. Life after Death: a Legal and Practical Guide for Surviving Spouses. Denver, CO: Bradford Pub. Co., 2005. Call number: 306.880973 McWi
  • Morton, David. Nolo’s Guide to Social Security Disability: Getting and Keeping Your Benefits. 3rd ed. Berkeley: Nolo, 2006. Call number: 368.382 Mort
  • Pohl, Amelia E. Guiding Those Left Behind in Kentucky: Legal and Practical Things You Need to Do to Settle an Estate in Kentucky and How to Arrange Your Own Affairs to Avoid Unnecessary Costs to Your Family. Boca Raton, FL: Eagle Pub. Co. of Boca, 2004. Call number: K 346.769052 Pohl
  • Repa, Barbara Kate. Your Rights in the Workplace. 7th  ed. Berkeley: Nolo, 2005. Call number:  344.7301 Repa
  • Rolcik, Karen Ann. The Living Trust Kit: Save Taxes, Avoid Probate, and Ensure Financial Security for Your Loved Ones. Naperville, IL: Sphinx Pub., 2004. Call number:  346.73052 Rolc
  • Sember, Brette McWhorter. Gay & Lesbian Medical Rights: How to Protect Yourself, Your Partner, and Your Family. Franklin Lakes, NJ: Career Press, 2007. Call number: 344.73041 Semb
  • Sitarz, Dan. Living Wills Simplified. Carbondale, IL: Nova Pub. Co., 2002. Call number:  344.7304197 Sita
  • Sitarz, Dan. Personal Legal Forms Simplified. Boulder, CO: Nova Pub. Co., 2003. Call number: 347.73055 Sita
• Periodicals

  State agency employees may request access information for periodicals by emailing Ask a Librarian or by calling the State Library Reference Desk at (502) 564-8300, ext. 342 or toll free at (800) 928-7000, ext. 342. All other users should contact their local public library to request articles via Interlibrary Loan.

  • Hook, Andrew H. “Durable Powers of Attorney – They Are Not Forms!” Tax Management Estates, Gifts and Trusts Journal. Washington, D.C.: September 9, 1999, v. 24, n 5, pgs 211+
  • Lachs, Mark S. “Fighting Elder Abuse”. Prevention. Emmaus: Aug 2002. v.54, n. 8; pg.154.
  • May, Jan Allen. “Gray Areas of the Law: Evolving Issues in Elder Law”. Human Rights. Chicago: Spring 2004. v.31, n.2, pg. 2.
  • Novick, Alan S. “Team Approach Works Best for Small Estate Planning: Same Idea as for Large Estates, the Difference Is in Emphasis”. Gary, IN: The Post – Tribune. December 24, 2000. pg E2.
• Videos
  • A Death of One's Own (On Our Own Terms series). 90 min. Films for the Humanities & Sciences, 2000. Videocassette. Call number:  VC 179.7 Deat
  • How to Choose a Nursing Home. 30 min. Aquarius, 1997. Call Number: VC 362.16 How
  • How to Settle an Estate a Step-by-step Guide for Executors. 35 min. American Productions Services, 2002. Videocassette. Call number: VC 346.73052 How 
  • Identity Theft: How to Protect Your Credit, Your Money, & Your Good Name. 30 min. Crime Prevention Resources, 2001. Call Number: VC 364.163
  • Living Fully until Death (Doctor Is In series). 29 min. Fanlight Productions, 1995. Videocassette. Call number:  VC 616.078 Livi
  • Living Wills (Doctor Is In series). 29 min. Fanlight Productions, 1992. Videocassette. Call number:  VC 344.7304197 Livi
• Web sites
  • http://www.cms.hhs.gov/
    Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services website provides links to information on all aspects of both Medicare and Medicaid. Last accessed on January 31, 2007.
  • http://www.consumersunion.org/
    Consumers Union is an independent, non-profit organization providing unbiased information on products and services as well as other consumer concerns. It includes links to Medicare, the Nursing Home Watch List, prescription drug plans, hospital infection standards/reporting. Last accessed on January 31, 2007.
  • http://www.aoa.gov/eldfam/Elder_Rights/Elder_Abuse/Elder_Abuse.asp
    Elder Rights and Resources/Elder Abuse includes numerous links to other resources for elders, caregivers and interested persons. Last accessed on January 31, 2007.
  • http://www.aoa.gov/eldfam/Elder_Rights/Legal_Assistance/Legal_Assistance.asp
    Elder Rights & Resources/Legal Assistance provides links to hotlines in Kentucky and other states who offer the service. It also links to other legal assistance sources. Last accessed on January 31, 2007.
  • http://www.aarp.org/money/financial_planning/
    Financial Planning and Retirement is an AARP site dealing with all aspects of finances for elders, including: planning, saving, investing, and insurance. Last accessed on January 31, 2007.
  • http://www.aarp.org/issues/
    Issues and Elections provides information on current legislation and discusses the impact elections will have on seniors. Last accessed on January 31, 2007.
  • http://www.fraud.org/welcome.htm
    National Fraud Information Center provides a toll free number and online complaint forms as well as tips and news about a variety of types of fraud/scams. Last accessed on January 31, 2007.
  • http://www.aarp.org/money/socialsecurity/
    Social Security This AARP site deals with the financing, privatization and access to Social Security. Last accessed on January 31, 2007.
  • http://www.socialsecurity.gov/
    Social Security Online maintained by the Social Security Administration covers all aspects of the topic from planning for life changes and applying online to rules/regulations. Last accessed on January 31, 2007.