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Elder Law

Meeting The Legal Needs of Senior Citizens and The Elderly

The area of elder law is often wrought with emotionally charged issues. There are many questions and few answers for those who are dealing with it without a qualified and experienced elder law attorney by their side. Many of these questions may pertain to:

  • Medicaid / Medical Assistance benefits
  • Medical Assistance / Medicaid Planning
  • Special Needs Trusts
  • Pooled Trusts
  • Asset Protection
  • Medicare benefits
  • Social Security benefits
  • Estate Planning
  • Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Health Care Directives
  • Nursing Home Placement
  • Financial questions
  • Orderly transfer of the estate of the elderly person

I can help you answer some of the most difficult questions facing individuals and families such as:

  • How to pay for the needed care for the elderly loved one, including the possibility of nursing home care.
  • How to manage the financial and health care issues of the elderly person.
  • What are the options to use and/or protect the elderly person’s assets for their benefit?
  • How do you find an acceptable care facility for your loved one?

As the baby boomer generation ages, so do their parents. Every family has its own dynamics and issues. There are legal options that can be exercised that will help make the process of taking care of the individual easier for family members and everyone involved. It doesn't have to be overwhelming and the decisions you make don't have to be made on your own. With knowledge comes peace of mind.

Good elder law attorneys are well versed in many different legal arenas and have a broad-based perspective on the issues facing families today. Getting to know the client, their particular situation, and, most importantly, what they need and want to achieve is critical. I begin by listening to them carefully and sensitively, and then I thoroughly explain and assist them with the process Next, I explain to the client, in easy to understand terms, not a bunch of legalese, what their options are and what the potential legal strategies are for achieving the goals we identified. Finally, I assist them walk through the process.

As a knowledgeable elder law attorney, I can help you achieve the best results for everyone involved with these issues. Contact me to know your rights, your options and the responsible actions you can take to feel secure in the future.

For sensitive advice and sound legal counsel call 763-213-0714