Elder law refers to the area of legal practice focused on the legal needs and issues of older adults. It encompasses a broad range of legal topics and services aimed at helping seniors maintain their rights, protect their assets, and plan for the future.
At The Law Offices of Kayce C. Staehle, elder law is one area of law that we practice. Here are a few of the key areas of elder law:
- Estate planning — We can help you draft a will, trust, or power of attorney document. Our ultimate goal is to ensure your wishes are honored after your death or in the case of you becoming incapacitated.
- Medicaid and Medicare planning — We can guide you through the complexities of healthcare programs like Medicaid and Medicare. This often includes helping our clients qualify for Medicaid, plan for long-term care, and manage healthcare expenses.
- Guardianship or conservatorship — We can help you establish guardianships or conservatorships if you are unable to make decisions for yourself due to age, illness, or disability.
- Long-term care planning — This area of elder law involves planning for the cost of long-term care, including nursing home care, home health care, or assisted living.
- Disability planning — We can help you plan for the future in case you develop cognitive or physical impairments, including setting up special needs trusts or advanced healthcare directives.
If you have any questions about elder law, or if you would like to set up a consultation with our law firm, contact us today.