Helping You Cut Through Legal Red Tape & Navigate The Long-Term Care System

Broadly defined, “Elder Law” is a field of law that addresses the needs of senior citizens. Practically speaking, though, Elder Law focuses on issues related to aging, frailty, and declining health. Of course, other areas of law are relevant to seniors, too.

If you’re older (or know someone who is), you know that with age everyday tasks can become increasingly difficult. Thankfully, loved ones often step in to help; however, their efforts can be frustrated by the measures medical and financial institutions take to protect our privacy. I can help you cut through this red tape, creating legal documents that allow the elder to give another person authority to act on that elder’s behalf. These documents, called “powers of attorney,” also allow loved ones to manage the elder’s affairs in the event of a medical crisis.

Many older adults worry that, should a nursing home be necessary, its high cost quickly will erode their life’s savings and leave them nothing to pass to future generations. This concern is justified: for 2010, Medicaid calculates that the average rate a non-Medicaid client in Pennsylvania pays for nursing home care is $247.06 per day.

If you are a senior worried about possible future long-term care costs, I can help you explore planning techniques to conserve your wealth – even if skilled nursing care becomes necessary. If your family is facing a medical crisis and long-term care is required immediately, I can help you navigate the long-term care system to ensure your loved one is getting good care, and can advise you about the best ways to use that person’s resources.

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