Elder Law Attorney’s roles in supporting our Aging Population

The specialty of attorneys understanding Elder Law is becoming essential as our population ages.  We are living much longer but not necessarily “living better Attorneys specializing in Elder Law are a great resource seniors and their families in many ways. Below are some of the more important elder issues we at LA Law Center, LLP can help you with.

Help with Understanding Medicare and Medi-CAL Programs

Qualified legal help is available from elder law attorneys to help individuals in applying for and accelerating payments for Medi-CAL. An elder law attorney can also help with disputes with Medicaid. Also attorneys who specialize in Medicare can help with disability claims and sometimes this help is the only way claims are ever granted.

Financial Elder Abuse or Exploitation

Seniors can be become lonely and then become vulnerable to strangers (or family members) and become victims of financial exploitation. Examples of the most common types of financial exploitation can include:

·      Pay in Advance Prize-Winning Schemes

·      Telephone Solicitations for Dishonest Charities or Fraudulent Investments

·      Identity Theft to Get Credit Card Numbers and Other Information

·      High-Pressure Door-To-Door Sales

·      Dishonest Home Improvement Contracts

·      Dishonest Miracle Health Cures

·      Unnecessary Living Trusts through a Trust Mill

·      Dishonest Funeral Arrangement Plans

Seniors should have their affairs in order and be protected with Powers of Attorney given to a trusted family member. Adult children need to keep a close eye of their parents if the suspect any failure in metal or physical capacities. Sometimes it is best to have an elder law attorney explain these issues to seniors as they will take it more seriously.  They should also be warned of and told to avoid any financial transactions that:

·          Anything requiring upfront deposits.

·          Contracts are to be signed without two or three days of consideration in consultation with knowledgeable family members.

·           Any dishonest schemes sent through the mail are guilty of mail fraud

Elder Law Attorneys and your local area agency on aging can be a good source for help in these areas. Most importantly you should have a review of estate documents to make sure your estate is protected!!!

Settle Family Disputes

An Elder Law attorney can help as an arbitrator or a mediator in solving disputes among family members relating to the care of elderly parents. There may be disagreements over many issues is an estate plan and it may take an attorney to help sort though the family politics! A lawyer may be necessary to settle the differences either through informal mediation to court actions. We prefer to settle issues before they destroy a family!

For more information, please go to our website and look around. We try to educate our community and assist them with any elder law needs they may have or fear. Visit our site or call us today to schedule your FREE consultation with one of our experienced elder law attorneys. 

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