Elder Law (LAWS7984)
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Restricted
GCAppLaw, GDipAppLaw, MAppLaw, LLM, LLM(Adv), LLM(#16), LLM(#24) Quota: Minimum of 12 enrolments
Course enquiries
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school or faculty of your program.
Course description
This course is an advanced examination of the legal issues in modern elder law. The course will consider powers of attorney (including enduring powers of attorney) and recent government programs, such as social security law and advanced care directives. The course will also consider retirement accommodation legislation and issues which arise when there is elder abuse such as the equitable doctrine of undue influence.