Elder Law
Elder law incorporates issues faced during the numerous transitions of aging. Ideally, it is about planning ahead. Frequently though, the issues are very immediate.
Our goal in this area of the law is to guide elderly clients and their loved ones through the numerous legal issues and possible financial problems that come with growing older. Ultimately, we want to help our clients remain independent for as long as possible, protect their assets, and enjoy the peace of mind that comes from having a solid plan for the future.
Our goal in this area of the law is to guide elderly clients and their loved ones through the numerous legal issues and possible financial problems that come with growing older. Ultimately, we want to help our clients remain independent for as long as possible, protect their assets, and enjoy the peace of mind that comes from having a solid plan for the future.
Due to the scope of what is encompassed by Elder Law, defining the area of law is best done by assessing the demographic it works with. Any and everything that is associated with serving the elderly and the disabled falls under the umbrella of Elder Law.
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Long Term Care
The increasing cost of care with age is one of the most pressing issues facing the elderly and their loved ones. The financial support needed for heightened care can have a severe impact on an individual’s savings account and financial stability. Whether you are facing these issues now, planning ahead for them, or seeking assistance in planning for a loved one, we are here to help.
As with any other area of law we practice, long-term care varies significantly with each of our clients, and can come in any of the following forms:
- Care at home: one of the more independent forms of long-term care, with care at home the individual lives at home and is visited by a health care professional who works to monitor and maintain their health.
- Retirement Community: another fairly independent form of long-term care in which seniors live in a community with minimal supervision.
- Assisted Living: this type of long-term care is the halfway point between a retirement community and a nursing home, seniors live independently for the most part, but have a number of different health and wellness services available to them.
- Nursing Home: this type of long-term care is probably the most commonly thought of, it provides seniors with full support and medical care.
The costs associated with any level of long-term care can lead to a variety of different issues, but can also be combated with working with an Elder Law attorney and understanding the benefits available.
Medi-Cal and Medicare
As a few of the most prevalent ways to assist with the cost of growing old, these state and federal programs have remarkable benefits.
Medi-Cal preplanning is a process which takes place while an individual is in good health, which protects their savings in the instance that they were to become incapacitated. Medi-Cal crisis occurs when an individual has already been admitted to a nursing home and is informed that their assets are too great for them to qualify for Medi-Cal.
As a federal program, Medicare provides basic assistance in the form of health insurance, to all individuals over the age of 65. It consists of four main parts and while it covers some areas of care, after the first 20 days there will be a co-pay for the individual.
Medi-Cal preplanning is a process which takes place while an individual is in good health, which protects their savings in the instance that they were to become incapacitated. Medi-Cal crisis occurs when an individual has already been admitted to a nursing home and is informed that their assets are too great for them to qualify for Medi-Cal.
As a federal program, Medicare provides basic assistance in the form of health insurance, to all individuals over the age of 65. It consists of four main parts and while it covers some areas of care, after the first 20 days there will be a co-pay for the individual.
Other Areas of Elder Law
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- Veterans pension planning
- Special needs planning - Guardianship and Conservatorship - Nursing home and Assisted Living - Financial planning - Elder Abuse - Nursing home negligence - Medicare Appeals - Medicaid Litigation - Estate Planning |
We work to help you or the ones you love plan ahead, maintain financial stability, and avoid court as much as possible. If you or someone you know is facing any issues that fall within the umbrella of Elder Law, please contact our office to set up an appointment! |
