DEFINITION Elder law is defined by the client to be served. In other words, the lawyer who practices elder law may handle a range of issues but has a specific type of client, seniors. Elder law attorneys focus on the legal needs of the elderly and work with a variety of legal tools and techniques to meet the goals and objectives of the older client. SERVICES Preservation / transfer of assets in order to avoid impoverishment. Medical Assistance Medicare claims and appeals Social security and disability claims and appeals Supplemental and long term health insurance issues. Disability planning, including use of durable powers of attorney, living trusts, living wills, for financial management and health care decisions Conservatorships and guardianships Estate planning The preparation of a plan of administration and disposition of one s property before or after death, including will, trusts, gifts, power of attorney, etc. Administration and management of trusts and estates Long-term care placements in nursing home and life care communities Nursing home issues including questions of patients rights and nursing home quality Benefits, survivor benefits and pension benefits Information found using the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc - http://www.naela.com
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