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A person's legal ability to enter into a contractual relationship.

A legal concept where a court appoints a person to manage an incapacitated adult's financial and personal affairs.

Any form of mistreatment that results in harm or loss to an older person.

The process of arranging, during a person's life, for the management and disposal of that person's estate after death.

A legal obligation of one party to act in the best interest of another. The obligated party is typically a trustee or executor.

A legal process used to protect individuals who are not capable of caring for their own interests due to incapacity.

A legal document that designates another person (a proxy) to make healthcare decisions on someone else's behalf.

The body of law that pertains to the transfer of an individual’s property and assets after their death.

A written document that specifies what types of medical treatment are desired should the individual become incapacitated.

Insurance coverage that provides for the cost of long-term care beyond a predetermined period.

The legal act of structuring one’s finances to ensure eligibility for Medicaid to help pay for long-term health care expenses.

A federal system of health insurance for people over 65 years of age and for certain younger people with disabilities.

A legal document that gives one person (the agent) the power to act for another person (the principal).

The legal process through which a deceased person’s estate is properly distributed to heirs and designated beneficiaries and any debt owed to creditors is paid off.

Financial security that a person has after retiring from work, often involving pensions, Social Security, savings, and investments.

Individuals, typically over the age of retirement, who may be entitled to certain legal protections and benefits.

A federal insurance program that provides benefits to retired people and those who are unemployed or disabled.

A trust designed to provide benefits without disqualifying the beneficiary from income-restricted governmental programs.

Legal rights that recognize the interests a spouse has in the marital relationship, entitling them to certain benefits or claims upon divorce or death of the other spouse.

Wide range of services provided by the government to veterans of military service, including healthcare, education, and housing assistance.

A legal document by which a person expresses their wishes as to how their property is to be distributed at death.

An individual's ability to live in their own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level.

The unfair or prejudicial treatment of an individual on the basis of their age.

A legal document in which a person specifies what actions should be taken for their health if they are no longer able to make decisions due to illness or incapacity.

Penalties incurred when an individual transfers assets for less than market value resulting in a period of Medicaid ineligibility.

A legal professional who specializes in legal issues affecting older adults, such as estate planning, health care, retirement, and elder abuse.

The illegal or improper use of an older person's funds, property, or resources by another individual.

Prejudice or discrimination on the basis of a person's age.

A legal arrangement in which an individual holds rights to use, occupy, and benefit from a property during their lifetime, but does not own the property.

An official appointed to investigate individuals' complaints against maladministration, especially that of public authorities.