Elder Law
Definition:
Elder law is a new specialized
field of law that emphasizes on issues that affect the growing aging population.
The elderly are the fasted growing sector of the U.S population. Estate
planning, Conservatorship, Health Care Planning and Wills/Trusts are all
under elder law.
Consequences of Elder Law:
Wills, which are written documents in which the deceased plans the distribution of assets, are usually attempted to be written by people on their own. Without any professional advice, wills are written very narrowly and therefore many lawsuits tend to arise. If a will is drafted properly, it ensures that your estate will be distributed according to your specifications.Elder law also concerns Durable Power of Attorney rights. Since the holder of Power of Attorney may at one time act in the behalf of the individual who has given those rights, it needs to be handed over carefully and to the right individual. IRA's, pension plans, charity and insurance should also be examined carefully.
What a Lawyer can do for you:
Wills and Estate lawyers concentrate on the legal needs of the elderly and use a variety of tools to meet the goals and objectives of their clients. Lawyers handling such clients often counsel their clients about planning for incapacity as well as general estate planning issues.Wills and estate lawyers assist with long term care planning, how to finance the care, benefits such as Medicaid/Medicare and Social Security, decision making powers such as Power of Attorney and Guardianship, wills, trusts and real estate. In addition, attorneys recognize issues such as:
- Housing
- Employment and retirement
- Insurance
- Social Security
- Abuse, neglect or exploitation of an older person
Lawyer Referral Service:
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