What is Elder Law and When Does One Need an Elder Law Attorney?

Elder law refers to an area of legal practice that focuses on issues that affect the aging population. Elder law includes:

Estate planning and administration, including tax questions; and

Medicaid, disability and other long-term care issues.

Other subjects covered by elder law include wills; trusts; guardianships; protection against elder abuse, neglect, and fraud; end-of-life planning; disability and medical care; Medicaid planning; consumer protection; nursing homes and in-home care; powers of attorney; medical care directives, declarations and powers of attorney; and tax issues.

Attorneys focusing on Elder Law at Seder & Chandler:

Marvin Silver
Paul O'Riordan