Life Is Filled with Swift Transitions - by Karren Jo Pope-Onwukwe (Paperback)

About the Book

"Increasingly, attorneys are receiving inquiries from clients, family and friends seeking guidance through what is a very discreet area of life and law: planning for long-term care. This book is organized as a handy, practical guide to reach for when you need information and tools to respond to questions regarding long-term care. This area of law is generally referred to as elder law. This book will discuss the necessity of legal documents to preserve assets for clients that may not be able to manage their own affairs. This book will also discuss the rules and regulations that determine who can qualify for programs that support a dignified quality of life if your client becomes disabled. As an attorney you will need to craft a long-term care plan specific to the state where the client lives, some states will have many options to choose from and some states will not. Every planning strategy can not be applied in every state. This book will provide a general guide to help you get started"--

Book Synopsis

Finally, a book that an attorney may pick-up and thumb through the table of contents to find direction to help her figure out how to navigate the unchartered waters associated with long-term care No matter what practice area an attorney may be in, because they are a trusted member of a person's network they will be asked for advice on how to proceed when catastrophic events occur in the life of a client, friend, or family member. Increasingly, people are being diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or some other form of dementia, Multiple Sclerosis, Lou Gehrig's Disease or a mental or physical disability. This means the person's life may be in crisis mode or the person may have to consider avenues available through advance planning this area of practice is commonly referred to as Elder Law.

This is a very discreet area of law that can intersect with medicine and a person's faith tradition as they confront topics such as Medical Assistance Long-term Care (Medicaid), Guardianship/Conservatorship, Estate Planning and even Elder Abuse. This book provides the resources for an attorney whether the person they are attempting to assist is in a crisis or needs advice creating a life-care plan. What types of legal remedies are available? What kind of government programs are available? How do you pay for a person's cost of care? All these questions and more are answered in this book.

Review Quotes

"As a participant on numerous legal education panels with Karren, I can attest to her exceptional grasp of the subject matter as well as her uncanny ability to connect, providing attendees with valuable insight, knowledge, and a thirst for more. I am thrilled that Karren has finally bottled her wealth of knowledge. This book is a must read!"

--Judge Patricia Banks, Retired

"For over twenty years I looked to Karren for legal information and advice. She has the knowledge base to help you navigate difficult times. For seniors and others facing tough life choices, Karren makes common sense of a complex legal landscape."

--Hon. Donna F. Edwards, Member of Congress (2008-2017)

"Karren's commitment and passion as an elder care advocate bring a ray of hope and sunshine into what can be a dark space; I could have never managed my sister's journey from catastrophe to homecoming without her! "

--Tracey Williams, IT management consultant

"This work is a long over-due playbook to support the attorney's ever-increasing role as a counsellor at law in the post pandemic age. The key insights in this book validate many proven approaches and expand the range of options to help counsel better meet moments of consequence."

--Rawle Andrews Jr., Esq., President, The Bar Association of D.C.