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The estate planning process designates who will receive assets and handle responsibilities after a person dies.

Guardianship allows someone to make legal decisions for another person. It is known as conservatorship in some states.

All people have the fundamental right to be free from discrimination. Various civil rights laws protect this right. These laws prohibit many forms of discriminatory conduct.

Over the past 50 years, older workers have become a more significant part of the nation’s workforce. Nevertheless, age discrimination has persisted.

As people grow older, they are more likely to experience a disability.

The federal government requires proof of identity for people to use a wide range of federal services. These include enrolling in Medicaid, voting, and boarding an airplane.

Poverty can prevent individuals from paying fines or fees resulting from a civil or criminal violation. Penalties for nonpayment can escalate rapidly.

People cannot enforce their legal rights if they lack access to the courts. Tort reform places limits on the ability to seek redress in court. It has become increasingly common.

If you are doing work on arbitration, please e-mail OPDI at policy@aarp.org for additional guidance and information.

Alternative dispute resolution refers to any means of settling disputes outside of the courtroom. Arbitration and mediation are the two primary forms of alternative dispute resolution.