What is Elder Law? An elder law attorney deals with legal issues which may face our aging population. Some of these are :
- Asset preservation when applying for Medi-Cal.
- Applying for Medi-Cal.
- Conservatorship (court supervision of the person and estate of individuals lacking mental capacity).
- Preparation of Durable Powers of Attorney, both for Health Care (Advance Health Care Directives) and for Asset Management.
- Estate planning (Living Trusts or Wills).
- Trust administration.
- Probate administration.
- Elder abuse - financial and physical.
All of us face the possibility of ill health, incapacity and long-term care. Our office works with clients and their families to plan for these eventualities, always with the goal of preserving dignity and independence.
Some Typical Questions asked about Elder Law:
- What happens if I can no longer make my own decisions?
- What is a Durable Power of Attorney for Asset Management?
- What is a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care (Advance Health Care Directives)?
- What is a Directive to Physicians ("Living Will")?
- What happens to my property if I go into a nursing home?
- What happens to my property if my spouse goes into a nursing home?
- What is a Will? What is a Living Trust? Why should I choose one over the other?
- Do I need a Will if my property is in joint tenancy?
- Who gets my property if I don't have a Will or a Trust?
If these are the type of questions that you need answered, contact our offices.