Elder Law is defined as those legal issues relating to the Im a Baby Boomer.
Like many of us Ive watched my father and Carolyns mother suffer painful deaths.
Deaths that were painful not only physically but also mentally and emotionally.
Deaths that were painful not only for themselves, but also for their family
members and loved ones. Some of the pain I have witnessed could have been
avoided by proper planning. As a result I have started researching what is
referred to as Elder Law. Elder Law is defined as those legal issues relating
to the long term care planning and funding for elderly individuals and their
families. These issues include the Federal programs of Medicaid, Social
Security, and Medicare along with many other areas affecting the elderly. These
may include long-term care insurance, wills, asset transfers, life estates,
trusts, living wills and powers of attorney. There are a myriad of Federal and
state laws and regulations that may pose a financial minefield for the unwary
that try to access government programs for themselves or a loved one. Some
requirements are well known. You must be 65 to qualify for full Social Security.
You must be 65 or on disability to qualify for the national health insurance
program Medicare. However, there are stringent requirements for the Medicaid
program. Pitfalls may be encountered as you deal with these agencies. If you
fail to list certain asset transfers you could be forced to refund all benefits.
A simple gift of property may result in the loss of government benefits. The
lack of a power of attorney may leave the wrong person in charge of the finances
when their mental health fails. I have seen firsthand the problems and lack of
care when money intended for the elderly is siphoned off for other uses. The
breadth and depth of greed is impossible to understand until you have seen it in
a family member. Careful financial and legal planning is a necessity is the
elderly are to be able to maintain their quality of life. Nursing home and
medical costs are increasing at a dramatic rate. Tight budgets are forcing
cutbacks in federal and state programs. The advice of an elder care attorney is
vital in order to preserve assets, access all available programs, and insure
proper care. All of this at a time when the person may not be able to make their
wishes known. An elder care attorney is in the best position to provide the
guidance needed to prepare for those tough decisions. Unfortunately, many of the
elderly and their families have failed to seek legal assistance because of the
cost. Now there is a reasonable and cost effective way to access the advice of
an elder care attorney. The American Bar Association says: "Americans have come
to view legal assistance as a necessity. The best way for the majority of
Americans to be able to assure themselves of legal assistance when they need
it... is through a prepaid legal plan." To find out more visit:
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