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Social Security & Elder Law Research Guide: Treatises and Practice Guides

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Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions, 18th ed. (2013)
J.L. Matthews.
Social Security Handbook
A guide to Social Security for laypeople, published online by the Social Security Administration. Updated biannually (January and July).
The U.S. Social Security Administration
The official website of the Social Security Administration. Extensive information and forms, written for non-lawyers.

Study Guides on Elder Law

Elder Law in a Nutshell, 6th ed. (2014)
Lawrence A. Frolik.
Mastering Elder Law, 2d ed. (2015)
Ralph C. Brashier.

Treatises & Practice Guides on Social Security Law

Social Security Practice Guide (NOSSCR)
Published by the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives. Via Lexis Advance.
Social Security and Medicare Answer Book, 5th ed. (2014)
David A. Pratt.
Social Security Claims and Procedures, 6th ed. (2009)
Harvey L. McCormick.
Social Security Claims and Procedures
Harvey L. McCormick. Available via Westlaw.
Social Security Disability Claims: Practice and Procedure, 2d ed. (1994 - )
Barbara Samuels.
Social Security Disability Claims: Practice and Procedure, 2d ed.
Barbara Samuels. Available via Westlaw.
Social Security Law and Practice
Michael A. Rosenhouse, et al., eds.
Social Security Law and Practice
Available via Westlaw.
Bloch on Social Security
Frank S. Bloch. Available via Westlaw.

Treatises on Elder Law

Elderlaw: Advocacy for the Aging, 2d ed.
Joan M. Krauskopf.
Representing the Elderly Client: Law and Practice
Thomas D. Begley.
Begley & Hook: Representing the Elderly or Disabled Client
Thomas D. Begley & Andrew H. Hook. Available via WestlawNext.
Advising the Elderly ro Disabled Client: Legal, Health Care, Financial, and Estate Planning
Lawrence A. Frolik & Melissa C. Brown. Available via WestlawNext.
Elder Law and Financial Strategies: Planning for Later Life
Jerry A. Hyman. Available via Lexis Advance.