What Is Elder Law?

Elder law is an area of law that deals primarily with issues concerning the elderly. However, elder law attorneys help many younger clients prepare for old age as well. Elder law attorneys have the skills and knowledge to help their clients plan for long-term care and for legal incapacity. They can also help clients create wills, living trusts, durable powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents.

In addition, elder law attorneys can help clients with issues revolving around public benefits programs, such as Medicaid (or Medi-Cal), Medicare, and Social Security. Elder law attorneys also know about the applicable tax consequences of transferring assets and some attorneys specialize in elder abuse. Attorneys practicing elder law can also help refer you to other resources and services available to the elderly.

Selecting an Elder Law Attorney

Selecting a competent elder law attorney is important because the rules surrounding this area of law are obscure, confusing and irrational. To make matters worse, the rules are neither well known nor well published. In order for an attorney to give his/her client accurate and complete advice and information, he/she must receive training in this area of law. Unfortunately, many attorneys do not take the time to receive this training and therefore, their advice may not be the best. Learn more about selecting an elder law attorney.

Contact the Kisner Law Firm today and start planning for tomorrow.