What exactly is "Elder Law?"
If you ask ten people this question, you may get ten different answers.
Quite simply, Elder Law is any type of law, or any type of legal situation, that may effect you as you become older. However, you certainly do not have to be "Elderly" to be looking for an Elder Law Attorney. An Elder Law Attorney can help you with such things as:
- Setting up Powers of Attorney, stating who can make healthcare and/or financial decisions for you if you are unable
- Setting up a Will, which will clarify what will happen to your property after you pass away, and can name guardians for minor children
- Setting up a Will, which will clarify what will happen to your property after you pass away, and can name guardians for minor children
- Setting up a special types of Trusts to take care of disabled or handicapped family members if you cannot
However, often time Elderly persons may face unique situations and challenges, such as:
- Medicaid matters, such as qualifying for Medicaid, dividing of assets between spouses, and Medicaid Recovery Suits by the State
- Hospitalization concerns
- Nursing Home or Long Term Care
- Guardianship
- Financial abuse, Psychical abuse and/or neglect
Many of these matters are complicated, and can effect almost anyone. Through consultation with an Elder Law Attorney, you can get answers to many of your questions, and more successfully navigate your way through these problems. Contact us today to set up a consultation in our offices. Also, on-site services and in-home consultations may be available in some circumstances.
