There are some legal problems unique to older adults that many
attorneys are not equipped to provide accurate advice about such as Medicaid,
Social Security or disability claims, trusts or estate planning, or issues
regarding long term care. When an
elderly person requires the services of an attorney to protect their financial
interests or to solve legal issues, experts recommend hiring an elder law
attorney who specializes in advocating for the elderly and their loved ones.
The FindLaw website explains, “Most elder
law attorneys handle a wide range of legal matters affecting an older or
disabled person, including issues related to health care, long term care
planning, guardianship, retirement, Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, and
other important matters.” However,
remember that as with all attorneys, elder law attorneys also specialize in
specific areas of the law so look for one that has the expertise you need.
Many families find it makes good sense to
hire an elder attorney to protect and preserve their loved one’s assets when
they sell their home to move into a senior living
community. This is a case where you
would want to find one that specializes in financial and estate planning. The elder attorney also can assist with legal
issues that arise with the actual care of the senior including helping to sort
out supplemental and long-term health insurance problems.
An elder attorney can draw up a durable
power of attorney as well as draft a living will, living trust or other advance
directives, or set up conservatorships and guardianships. They can help answer questions regarding
nursing home resident rights and other patient rights.
To find an elder law attorney,
experts recommend asking friends, family members or other business connections
for referrals. Findlaw.com says you can
check online and read through websites or use their online attorney
directory.
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Source:
elder.findlaw.com/what-is-elder-law/what-does-an-elder-law-attorney-do-.html
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