Elder Law Attorneys

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What are Elder Law Attorneys?

As our population ages, more people are needing help with navigating legal and planning issues specific to seniors. Elder law attorneys represent a specialty of the law that helps seniors and their families with many of the unique needs affecting the elderly.

This is not a practical option for those who require immediate care: insurance companies typically won’t accept elderly applicants in need of care. Even in situations where they do, premiums would be extremely expensive.

How Can Elder Law Attorneys Help?

Elder law attorneys can help families with:

  • Navigating the best care options for their situation
  • Connecting with other elder care professionals
  • Protecting their financial well-being when a loved one needs care

What Fields Do Elder Law Attorneys Practice?

Elder law encompasses a wide range of legal fields that all advocate for seniors and their families. Some of these fields include:

  • Management of Estates & Trusts
  • Elder Abuse and Fraud
  • Placement in Care Communities
  • Medicare Appeals & Claims
  • Social Security & Disability Claims & Appeals
  • Disability Planning
  • Conservatorship & Guardianship
  • Estate Planning
  • Medicaid
  • Probate
  • Veterans Benefits
  • Long-Term Medical Care Planning

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