While most lawyers in specialized fields focus on a distinct area of the law, a certified elder law attorney is focused on serving the distinct needs of a specific client. Certified elder law attorneys provide counsel for the unique requirements of older clients and their loved ones. They serve as advocates for the rights of seniors and assist in navigating the federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. They must be cognizant of the entirety of available assistance, both government and private, and knowledgeable of any laws that pertain to the civil rights and well-being of seniors.
An elder law attorney is not to be confused with an estate planning lawyer, even though the two interests often overlap. Estate planning primarily concentrates on the distribution of assets after death, while Elder law targets the preservation of assets for personal benefit and care while the person is living. Most often, elder law attorneys are also accomplished at estate planning. A reputable elder law attorney will assess and protect a client’s legal and financial situation, both present and future.
Empowering Seniors: The Comprehensive Scope of Elder Law Practice
Elder law covers an extensive range of legal and financial matters that affect senior citizens and disabled people. The laws that govern the elderly are complex, vary from state to state, and are frequently subject to change. It is vitally important to choose a skilled attorney who stays acquainted with the ever-changing legal landscape. Elder law attorneys focus on issues related to long-term care, protection of assets, estate planning, public benefits, disability and special needs planning, protective proceedings, end-of-life issues, and advocating for the elderly in a variety of legal and policy areas.
Elder law attorneys are knowledgeable about the legal issues related to aging adults, such as health care, caregiving costs, retirement, disability, guardianship, and long-term care. They handle a wide range of legal matters affecting older or disabled persons, including the legal issues related to elder care.
An elder law attorney must be well informed in many disciplines including, but not limited to:
- The preservation and transfer of assets
- Medicare & Medicaid compliance, claims & appeals
- Disability & Social Security benefits, claims & appeals
- Supplemental health & long-term care insurance
- Medicare & Medicaid claims & appeals
- Nursing Home / Long-Term Care
- Retirement plans & benefits
- Employment & Housing Discrimination
- Elder Abuse & Fraud
- Grandparent’s visitation rights
- Guardianship & Conservatorship
- Long term planning, documentation & advance directives including, Power of Attorney, Healthcare Power of Attorney, Last Will and Testament, Living Will, etc.
The expansion of elder law now includes the provision of legal services for persons with special needs, regardless of age.
Contact Our Elder Law Lawyer in North Carolina and South Carolina Today
Hiring an Elder Law attorney from a reputable law firm can save you considerable amounts of precious time and thousands of dollars and help avoid exposure to legal jeopardy. Contact our law office to set up a free consultation and learn more about our services. Perhaps most importantly, a skillful and qualified elder law attorney will alleviate worry and contribute to your overall peace of mind. Legal support for family members is crucial in navigating emotionally and financially challenging situations related to elder care and estate planning. Elder law, much like family law, encompasses multiple areas of practice, including estate planning, public benefits, disability, and protective proceedings. The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys provides resources for finding certified elder law attorneys. The National Elder Law Foundation certifies attorneys as Certified Elder Law Attorneys (CELA), ensuring specialization and expertise in elder law.
The attorneys and staff of King Law provide Elder Law services throughout Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina. Contact our office at [888-748-KING (5464)]complete a request for consultation on our website via a contact form, or begin chatting with a member of our client service team.
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