The One Page Guide To Elder Law

ELDER LAW

Elder law attorneys assist clients with planning as they move along the aging continuum so that they are prepared for aging in place, incapacity, or debilitating illness. Assisting clients with planning for retirement, housing and healthcare needs, financial planning and asset protection, navigating through public benefits, and the VA system so that clients may have peace of mind while aging.

Elder law involves taking an interdisciplinary and holistic approach to planning for the inevitable while considering the following:

• Estate Planning

• Asset Protection

• Long-term Care Planning

• Medicaid Planning

• Other Public Benefits

• Veteran Benefits

• Special Needs Planning 

• Guardianships and Conservatorships

BE IN THE K.N.O.W.

Knowledge. Knowledge is power! Consult with a trusted advisor. The right Elder Law attorney can help clients understand a wide range of legal options designed to maintain the client’s dignity and independence, memorize their wishes and protect their assets.

Need. What are the specific needs? The right Elder Law attorney will assess the client’s specific need.

Offer. The right Elder Law attorney will offer clients legal solutions that fit their specific circumstances.

• Plan for long term care

• Navigate the complex Medicaid laws

• Protect Assets

• Estate Planning

Wise. Be wise! Do your research! Get a referral from someone you trust! Ask questions!

• How much experience do they have?

• What do the reviews say?

• Have they handled cases similar to yours?

• What is the cost?

HIRING AN ELDER LAW ATTORNEY

There are a lot of factors to take into consideration as loved ones age. Hiring the right Elder Law attorney is key! Elder Law is a very specialized area of law. Taking the time to thoroughly vet prospective attorneys will save you, your family and loved ones time and money.