As you get older, there are certain legal and practical considerations you need to become aware of. Elder law is a specialized area of legal practice that focuses on issues that affect older adults and their families.
There are many different aspects of elder law. Before you start working with our legal team, it can be helpful to receive some of the different facets of elder law, including:
- Estate planning and administration: This involves creating and managing documents to ensure the proper distribution of your assets after death. It can also involve creating powers of attorney to designate someone to make financial or medical decisions on your behalf if you were to become incapacitated.
- Medicaid and long-term care planning: Through Medicaid and long-term care planning, you can create a plan to qualify for Medicaid benefits without exhausting your personal assets. You can also determine whether you should purchase and manage a long-term care insurance policy.
- Healthcare and disability planning: This may include creating living wills and healthcare proxies to guide medical decisions. You can also use this time to address concerns related to the quality of care in nursing homes and assisted living homes.
There are many other legal issues that encompass elder law, and we can provide helpful guidance and advice as you navigate this time in your life. For more information about what elder law is and how we can protect your legal rights as you get older, contact our office today.