As a certified elder law attorney, I have been asked this question many times over the 35+ -years that I have practiced elder law. To begin, I will first answer, as best I can, What is elder law? Perhaps the simplest “clinical” definition of elder law might be:
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10 Questions to Ask Before You Hire an Elder Care Attorney
Eldercare is an area of law that deals with the legal issues senior citizens face, including retirement, age discrimination, estate planning, health care decision-making, and government benefits, to name a few. In a person’s golden years, these issues can be a source of great stress and confusion that a senior citizen shouldn’t have to deal with in retirement. That’s why an elder care attorney is so important for you, your parent, or your loved one to have.