Elder Law practices ensure that all people are protected as they age.
What the Elder Law Includes
Whereas Elder Law is a subsidiary practice under Family Law, many practices fall under Elder Law as well. This is especially relevant for seniors seeking legal assistance – while some family law firms claim to practice Elder Law, and others purport a specialty in Elder Law, many do not have a full expertise in all areas that encompass Elder Law. These areas include:
- Preservation and Transfer of Assets
- Medicaid and Medicare
- Social Security
- Supplemental and Long-Term Health Insurance
- Physical and Mental Health, to include Disability
- Conservatorships/guardianships
- Estate Planning
- Probate
- Management of Trusts and Estates
- Long-term Care Placements (nursing homes and life care communities) and Caregivers
- Rights and Issues Related to Nursing Homes
- Elder Abuse, Fraud, and Discrimination
- Retirement
When seeking legal assistance, it is imperative to investigate the specific expertise of an elder law attorney or firm of interest in order to ensure that he, she, or they are equipped to handle a particular area of concern. It will also illustrate the degree of expertise a lawyer or firm has reached, which could be indicative of a level of proficiency. They will provide you with the Elder Law advice you need.
