Elder Law
As we age life comes with its own set of demands and challenges. Planning to meet those demands and challenges is where an experienced elder law attorney can help. Providing information and support, both practical and emotional is what practicing elder law is all about. Our Elder Law Team delivers experienced, compassionate planning, for a feeling of security through whatever life holds. It is never too soon to plan ahead, and we’re here to assist in every way to remove worry, stress and apprehension for an easier, happier future.
Elder law is a complex area of the law made up of state and federal regulations. Elder law encompasses the areas of:
Estate Planning
Medicaid Eligibility
Veterans Benefits
End of Life Planning
Long-Term Care Planning
Asset Protection
Disability/Special Needs Trusts
Planning for Incapacity
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Heirs, beneficiaries, and wards of the state may encounter negligent or intentional mismanagement of their rightful assets. Find out which circumstances may warrant litigation.
Millions of Americans face serious memory loss, which becomes more common as we age. Learn more about cognitive decline and how to remain prepared and protected going forward.
As elder law attorneys, we use our legal knowledge to help aging and disabled clients find solutions to problems as they arise, and formulate plans to avoid problems in the future. The work we do focuses on the needs of the client and may or may not always involve a legal solution.
There is a lot of misunderstanding about dementia-related illness and what it means regarding the person’s legal capacity to conduct business, make medical decisions and even create a will. Our article will help you sort it out and we can help to ensure the security or your or a loved one’s future.
Learn about the things you should discuss with your children while you can, and what you can do to help prepare them for the possibility they may need to one-day step in and manage certain things for you.
Learn how to apply for in-home assistance to alleviate caregiver workload, and what to do when the time comes for the move to assisted-living dementia care or skilled nursing.
Many people have questions about the specifics of Elder Law and steps to take to ensure a safe and comfortable future for their loved ones and themselves. Featured here are articles about lesser-known elements of estate and care planning for elders.
Any day is a good day to consider who would make a health care decision for you in the event you do not have the ability to make it yourself.