A growing number of older adults, by choice or
circumstance, cannot or do not rely on family members for care and decision
support during the second half of life. No one knows how many solos age 55+
there are now or will be in the future, though preliminary estimates suggest
this definition could apply to from 23% to 30% of older adults. Because solos
have no family safety net, it is essential that they plan for support across the
“long middle,” when they have capacity, as well as for the end-of-life.
Attorneys who work with older adults on incapacity planning are well positioned
to assist solos. This presentation will summarize current data related to
solos, resource needs and gaps. It will offer practical tips on how participants
can better assist solos and will present emerging issues that warrant discussion
and likely future policy
action.
This CLE is approved for credit through
October 13, 2023.
Presenter:
Christine B.
Courtney | practices estate planning, probate, and elder law at the
Courtney Law Offices in St. Paul, Minnesota. Prior to starting the Courtney Law
Office, Chris practiced at small firms in Twin Cities metro area and worked with
victims of elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation at the Minnesota Elder
Justice
Center.
Linda J. Camp is
an independent consultant, writer, and researcher. Her work focuses
on strategic planning, systems analysis, and change management. She has
served as Project Manager for a Bush Foundation funded project on health
decision making by/for solo older adults. She is currently helping several
non-profits to expand their capacity to work with solos via a Live Well at
Home grant from the State of Minnesota.
CLE Credit:
1.0 Elimination of Bias CLE Credit | Event
Code: 417254
Cost:
MSBA Members: $29.95
Non-MSBA
Members: $64.95