Here are some useful links with quality information when surfing the web for legal info.
LEGAL RESEARCH AND INFORMATION
FindLaw http://www.findlaw.com/
Thomson - West (formerly West Group): http://west.thomson.com/
U.S. Courts http://www.uscourts.gov
Westlaw: http://web2.westlaw.com/
Nolo: http://www.nolo.com/
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES:
http://www.seniors.gov/
This site provides links to U.S. Government agencies.
http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov/
This Administration on Aging Site offers a directory of websites of government agencies for older adults.
http://www.hud.gov/
Obtain information on federal housing programs for seniors, reverse mortgages and other topics of interest to seniors on this site.
http://www.hcfa.gov/
Published by the Health Care Financing Administration the federal agency administers Medicare and Medicaid.
http://www.medicare.gov/
This site contains information on medicare, HMO's and medigap.
http://www.nih.gov/
For articles on health care and prevention.
http://www.ssa.gov/
On the Social Security Administration's site, you can obtain an estimate of how much your social security benefits will be, disability and medicare information, forms, current rules and regulations and much more.
ORGANIZATIONS:
http://www.aarp.org/
AARP is a non profit association, which provides it's members, 50 years or older, with information on community services.
http://www.ncoa.org/
The National Council on Aging is a non-profit association. It's website highlights articles addressing aging issues and advocacy programs.
http://www.seniors-site.com/
Obtain information and resources for senior citizens and their caregivers on this site.
FINANCIAL
http://www.bankrate.com/
Obtain the latest banking information.
http://www.cnnfn.com/
Published by CNN and Money Magazine
http://www.kiplinger.com/
Published by Kiplinger?s Retirement Reports
http://www.investorguide.com/
This site contains a research page about investing
http://www.morningstar.com/
Compare fund performances, holdings and returns.
http://www.moneycentral.com/
This site offers financial information and interactive tools and investing research.
http://www.sec.gov/
Visit this site of the Securities and Exchange Commission for advice on choosing a financial advisor
HEALTH:
http://www.fda.gov/
This site of the Food and Drug Administration is a good source of information.
http://www.hospiceinfo.org/
The Web site of the National Hospice Foundation.
http://www.seniorhealthcare.org/
This site provides general information on senior health issues.
INSURANCE:
http://www.medicare.gov/
Locate supplemental insurance policies to cover expenses not paid by Medicare, and comparison shopping.