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Elder Law (January 15, 2009, noon - 1 p.m., Central Library Lecture Room)
Phil Feist of Eller-Detrich, presenter
Print Resources
- Jasper, Margaret C. Elder law. Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. : Oceana Publications, c2001. 346.73013 O15eL 2001
- --. Estate planning. Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. : Oceana Publications, c2001. 346.73052 O15e 2001
- The American Bar Association legal guide for Americans over 50. New York : Random House Reference, c2006. 346.73013 A512 2006
- The American Bar Association guide to wills & estates : everything you need to know about wills, estates, trusts, & taxes. New York : Random House Reference, c2004. 346.73052 A512 2004
- Strauss, Peter. The complete retirement survival guide : everything you need to know to safeguard your money, your health, and your independence. New York : Facts On File, c2003. 346.73013 S912c 2003
- Weisman, Steve. A guide to elder planning : everything you need to know to protect yourself legally & financially. Upper Saddle River, NJ : Financial Times Prentice Hall, c2004. 646.79 W435g 2004
- Clifford, Denis. Plan your estate. Berkeley, Calif. : Nolo, c2008. 346.73052 C612p 2008
- Randolph, Mary. 8 ways to avoid probate. Berkeley, Calif. : Nolo, c2008. 346.73052 R159e 2008
- Yount, Lisa. Patients' rights in the age of managed health care. New York : Facts On File, c2001. 344.73 Y88p 2001
- Haman, Edward. Power of attorney handbook. Naperville, Ill. : Sphinx Pub., c2004. E-book
- Sitarz, Dan. Living wills simplified. Carbondale, IL : Nova Publishing Co., c2002. 344.7304197 S623L 2002
Helpful resources on the web
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Resources from the Oklahoma
Bar Association
- What is an Advanced Directive for Health Care (Living Will)?
- Do I need a will or trust?
- Is probate needed?
- Senior Citizens Handbook
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Resources from Oklahoma
Paliative Care Resource Center
- Advanced Directive Form (pdf)
- Advanced Care FAQs
- Resources from the American Bar Association
- Estate Planning FAQs
Local Agencies & Assistance
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Tulsa County Bar Association
- Call-A-Lawyer (Check for Dates) (918) 748-1432
- Lawyer Referral Service (918) 587-6014
- Legal Aid Services
of Oklahoma, Inc.
- Legal Services for Senior Citizens (888) 534-5243
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Oklahoma Department of Human Services
- Adult Protective Services, 3666 N. Peoria Ave, Tulsa 74106, (918) 430-2320 OR (800) 522-3511
- Aging Service Division 2401 N.W. 23RD St., Ste. 40, Oklahoma City 73107, Senior Info Line: (800) 211-2116
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Life Senior Services, 5950
E 31st St., TULSA 74135, (918) 664-9000
Consumer Law (February 12, 2009, noon - 1 p.m., Central Library Lecture Room)
Margaret Nunnery, Riggs, Abney, Neal, Turpen, Orbison & Lewis, presenter
- The American Bar Association guide to consumer law : everything you need to know about buying, selling, contracts, and guarantees. New York : Times Books, c1997. 343.73071 A512 1997
- Eldred, Gary W. The 106 common mistakes homebuyers make: (& how to avoid them). New York: J. Wiley & Sons, c2002. 643.12 E37o 2002
- Farnsworth, E. Allan. Changing your mind: the law of regretted decisions. New Haven, Conn: Yale University Press, c1998. 346.02 F237c 1998
- Jasper, Margaret C. Consumer Law. Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. : Oceana Publications, c1998. 343.73071 M613c 1998
- -- Landlord/Tenant Law. Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. : Oceana Publications, c1998. 346.730434 J312L 1998
- -- The law of buying and selling. Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. : Oceana Publications, 2002. 346.73072 O15L 2002
- -- The law of contracts. Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. : Oceana Publications, 1995. 349.73 G15Lc 1995
- Leshnower, Ron. Every landlord's property protection guide: 10 ways to cut your risk now. Berkeley: Nolo, c2008. 333.338 L565e 2008
- Plimpton, Laura. Business contracts: turn any business contract to your advantage (with CD ROM). Irvine, Calif.: Entrepreneur Press, c2007. 346.7302 P718b 2007
- Portman, Janet. Renters' rights : the basics. Berkeley, CA: Nolo, c2007. 346.730434 P837r 2007
- Stewart, Marcia. Leases & rental agreements. Berkeley, CA: Nolo, c2007. 346.730434 S851L 2007
Helpful Resources on the Web
- Resources from the Federal
Government
- Consumer.gov
- Federal Citizen Information Center
- Consumer Action Handbook
- Consumer Tips from the Federal Trade Commission
- Do Not Call Registry
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National Fraud
Information Center (800-876-7060)
- Resources from the Oklahoma
Bar Association
- Thinking of buying a home?
- What are your rights as a landlord?
- What are your rights and duties as a tenant?
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Resources from the Oklahoma
Real Estate Commission
- Oklahoma Non-Residential/Residential Landlord and Tenant Acts (pdf)
- Forms & Applications
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Resources from the American
Bar Association
- Buying & Selling
Credit & Bankruptcy (March 12, 2009, noon - 1 p.m., Central Library Lecture Room)
Sam Bratton of Doerner, Saunders, Daniel & Anderson, LLP, and Presenters
- Elias, Stephen. Chapter 13 bankruptcy: keep your property & repay debts over time. Berkeley, CA : Nolo, c2008. 346.73078 E42c2 2008
- --. How to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Berkeley, CA : Nolo, c2008. 346.73078 E42h 2008
- Ekvall, Lei Lei Wang. Bankruptcy for businesses: the benefits, pitfalls, and alternatives : steps to take to avoid bankruptcy, non-bankruptcy alternatives, and the new bankruptcy code for a business. Irvine, CA: Entrepreneur Press, c2007. 346.73078 E369b 2007
- Financial fitness for young adults: taking credit for your credit. Wheeling, IL : Film Ideas, c2005. Y DVD 332.024 F49
- Hanson, John. Good debt, bad debt: knowing the difference can save your financial life. New York : Portfolio, c2005. 332.024 H1988g 2005
- Jasper, Margaret C. Individual bankruptcy and restructuring. Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. : Oceana Publications, c2006. 346.73078 O15i 2006
- Kay, Ellie. The debt diet : an easy-to-follow plan to shed debt & trim spending. Minneapolis, Minn. : Bethany House, c2005. 332.024 K18d 2005
Helpful Resources on the Web
Local Agencies & Assistance
-
Tulsa County Bar Association
- Call-A-Lawyer (Check for Dates) (918) 748-1432
- Lawyer Referral Service (918) 587-6014
- Legal Aid Services
of Oklahoma, Inc.
- Legal Services for Senior Citizens (888) 534-5243
- Consumer Credit Counseling Centers of Oklahoma, Inc. (CCCS)
- 4646 S. Harvard, Tulsa, OK 74135. (918) 744-5611