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If I am concerned that a loved one is the victim of elder abuse can an elder law attorney help me?

January 2, 2020

The harsh reality is that abuse of the elderly is a very real problem in the United States. Although accurate figures are hard to come by, experts believe that at least one in ten seniors will be the victim of elder abuse. Sadly, they also tell us that about 75 percent of the time it is a family member who is the perpetrator that abuse. Moreover, 40 percent of nursing home residents have reported abuse, and more than 90 percent report that they or another resident of the facility have been … [Read more...] about If I am concerned that a loved one is the victim of elder abuse can an elder law attorney help me?

Can an elder law attorney help me with Medicaid planning?

January 2, 2020

Neither Medicare nor most basic health insurance plans will cover the costs associated with long-term care. Unless you have the resources to cover the high cost of nursing home care out of pocket and indefinitely, you will likely find yourself turning to Medicaid for help. To be eligible, however, you must contend with very low “countable resources” limits that can put your retirement nest egg at risk. An elder law attorney can help you incorporate Medicaid planning into your overall estate plan … [Read more...] about Can an elder law attorney help me with Medicaid planning?

As a caregiver or family member, why might I need an elder law attorney?

January 2, 2020

The caregiver statistics are truly eye-opening. A 2015 survey conducted by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP indicates that approximately 43.5 million caregivers provided unpaid care to an adult or child that year. The average dollar amount in lost income and benefits over a caregiver's lifetime is estimated to exceed $300,000. Moreover, if you are a caregiver you likely deal with emotional stress, financial hardship, and legal struggles that are directly related to the care you … [Read more...] about As a caregiver or family member, why might I need an elder law attorney?

Can an elder law attorney help me become my parent’s guardian?

January 2, 2020

For an adult child, few things are more painful than watching a parent deteriorate physically and/or mentally. Making the decision to seek guardianship over a parent is a heart-wrenching decision; failing to do so could lead to serious injury and/or victimization by those who prey on the elderly. An elder law attorney can help you petition for guardianship to ensure that you have the legal authority required by law to properly care for and protect your parent. … [Read more...] about Can an elder law attorney help me become my parent’s guardian?

When might I need an elder law attorney?

January 2, 2020

Anytime a legal issue involves a senior, or caregivers of the elderly, an elder law attorney may be able to help. By way of illustration, however, the following are examples of scenarios in which you might seek the assistance of an elder law attorney: You received a denial for SSI, SSDI, or other benefits You need to petition for, or object to, a guardianship You have faced housing discrimination You are concerned about long-term care planning You need to create or update an … [Read more...] about When might I need an elder law attorney?

Is there specialized training for elder law attorneys?

January 2, 2020

The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, or NAELA, was formed in the late 1980s as a way to better serve this growing segment of the population. Five years after the creation of NAELA, the National Elder Law Foundation was formed. The purpose of the non-profit NELF was to help improve the professional skills of attorneys who choose to focus on elder law. Toward that end, NELF then developed a national certification program for attorneys known as the Certified Elder Law Attorney, or CELA, … [Read more...] about Is there specialized training for elder law attorneys?

What is elder law?

January 2, 2020

The population of older Americans has increased dramatically over the last several decades, causing people to realize that the unique legal issues they faced were not being addressed. To remedy that problem, a new area of the law known as “elder law” began to evolve. One thing that makes elder law different than other specialized areas of the law is that unlike those areas, and elder law attorney does not focus on a single type of law as does a criminal or personal injury attorney. Instead, and … [Read more...] about What is elder law?

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