WHAT IS ELDER LAW?
Elder law encompasses a broad understanding of aging and the law, and the legal
interaction between all the varied issues which may affect the elderly. An elder law
attorney is familiar with federal and state laws which affect an individual’s well-being
and personal wishes.
ELDER LAW
ENCOMPASSES
3 BROAD AREAS
1. Estate Planning
Elder law involves general
estate planning matters
including wills, trusts, estate
and trust administration
and helping clients plan for
incapacity and disability
through the use of powers of
attorney, guardianships and
health care advance directives
including living wills and health
care surrogate designation.
2. Elder Care Planning
Also known as Long Term Care
Planning, Elder Law attorneys
assist clients in finding and
financing access to long term
care health and personal care
Legal Issues Pertaining
to the Elderly
Elder law is a very complex and diverse
practice. Most elder law attorneys do not
specialize in every area of law that elder law
encompasses. When looking for an elder
law attorney, make sure you choose one that
handles matters regarding your particular
needs and understands how actions taken
might affect other areas of the law.
This Section
Includes:
• What is Elder Law? (Overview)
• List of Elder Law Practice
Areas (Detailed)
• Finding an Elder Law Attorney
Elder Law
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