Elder Law is a legal term coined to cover an area of legal practice that places an emphasis on those issues that affect the growing aging population.

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys - NAELA defines the scope of elder law and gives the latest news about legal issues affecting the elderly. Includes a searchable directory, a bibliography and resources.
Meta Description: [ Elder Law attorneys helping senior citizens, people with disabilities and special needs. Lawyers for long term care planning, nursing homes, housing, living wills, retirement planning. ]
Kutzin LLP - Information about elder law and estate planning from a New York law firm.
Meta Description: [ This is a Web site where senior citizens, their families, attorneys, social workers, and financial planners, can access information about elder law, Medicare, Medicaid, guardianship, estate planning, trusts and the rights of the elderly and disabled ]
ABA Commission on Legal Problems of the Elderly - The American Bar Association examines law and policy on a wide variety of issues affecting older persons.
Meta Description: [ Partnerships in Law and Aging 2007 program awards, ABA Commission on Law and Aging, elder law, legal services ]
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An Older Person's Guide to Finding Legal Help - This AARP-sponsored manual developed by Legal Counsel for the Elderly defines elder law and gives seniors practical consumer advice.
Canadian Centre for Elder Law Studies - Carries out legal research, law reform, and education in areas of the law that have particular application to older adults. Includes publications on specialized topics.
Centre for Elder Law - University of Western Sydney, Australia - The Centre supports the advancement and awareness of the legal interests of elders through research, education and advocacy.
Connecticut Elder law - Provides comprehensive, current information on elder law, government programs and legal assistance for residents of Connecticut age 60 and older.
Legal Corner at SeniorMag - Provides information related to senior's legal issues such as wills, trusts, probate, social security and grandparent rights.
Meta Description: [ Legal answers and article resources for seniors ]
National Senior Citizens Law Center - NSCLC publishes the latest updates on a wide variety of issues and benefits affecting seniors.
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New York State Bar Association - Elder Law Section - Resources available include reports on recently decided cases, elder law resources and access to helpful publications prepared by the Section.
Paul B. Bartlett, PC - Guide to Arizona elder law.
The Elder Law Journal at the University of Illinois College of Law - Academic publication addressing issues affecting older adults.
Timothy L. Takacs - Articles and an email newsletter on elder law issues, from an Arizona attorney.
Virginia Senior Citizens Handbook - From the Senior Lawyers Section and the Young Lawyers Conference of the State Bar, this comprehensive guide reviews laws affecting seniors in Virginia.
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