Elder Law
What do Elder Law attorneys do?
Elder law attorneys help their clients and their families deal with
issues that affect people due to long life or disability.
What is Elder Law?
Elder Law is a specialty of law that caters to the needs of older
clients and those with disabilities.
What areas are involved in Elder Law?
It involves such areas as Medicaid and asset protection planning;
Medicare, Social Security; retirement and disability planning; long-term care and
nursing home care; and many other areas.
Why Is Elder Law Important?
Elder Law is one of the fastest growing areas of law. Many of the
entitlements that our elderly and disabled persons are eligible for, such as Medicaid,
Medicare, Social Security, and "health care reform," are being driven at the
federal level. It usually takes an attorney well versed in the current changes in
legislation to practice primarily in this area of law.
What is the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys?
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) is a professional
association concerned with improving the availability and delivery of legal services to
older persons. Janet L. Lowder and Sandra J. Buzney are members of NAELA, which boasts
thousands of members throughout the United States.
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