What is Elder Law?

Elder law is a very specialized area of law that protects the interest of elderly clients. There are three major categories within elder law that include: estate planning, guardianship, and Medicaid. There may be additional services that a lawyer may focus on, but these categories are the most popular issues that people deal with as they get older.
Estate Planning

Estate planning is a particularly important part of elder law as it focuses on what happens with and individual’s assets once they die. A lawyer may assist with crafting a will, identifying beneficiaries, and making sure that the client has provided all the proper information for thorough estate planning.

Guardianship

In some instances, elderly clients may need to assign a guardian to their estate. This could include someone who makes legal or medical decisions. Elder law clearly outlines what information should be submitted to make sure the proper individual is given the power to make decisions on behalf of the client as they arise.

Medicaid

Medicaid can be incredibly complex and many individuals may run into legal issues as they sign up for Medicaid or go through the process of planning for coverage or disputing issues that may come up with said coverage.

Elder law can also include various other aspects of end-of-life planning that may include social security, power of attorney, or other specific issues that clients may need assistance with along the way. It’s important that people understand the general idea of elder law so they can hire the proper professionals to help them through the processes.

Contact Mortellaro Law

Searching for an elder lawyer? Contact us today at Mortellaro Law. We are committed to working with our clients every step of the way of the complicated process of their elder law case. Reach out to us today to schedule a consultation.