1. The Legal Environment of Today?
Three months ago, Janet Hart’s husband of twenty years died of cancer. Althoug
gh he had medical insurance, he left Janet with outstanding medical bills of mor
e than $50,000. Janet earns $1,700 per month. In addition, since her husband’s
death she receives $1,500 in Social Security benefits and $1,100 per month in l
ife insurance proceeds which leave her with a monthly income of $4,300. After sh