Elder Law - Is that part of the law which addresses the needs of the Elderly. It includes an understanding of the following:

• Knowledge of Probate Law and Procedures
• Knowledge of Medicaid Laws
• Knowledge of Social Security
• Knowledge of Income Tax issues
• Knowledge of Estate Tax issues
• Knowledge of Pension Distribution Laws
• Knowledge of Property Law issues
• Knowledge of Investment Strategies

As an Elder Law Attorney, I counsel families and clients who need someone to determine, based upon their situation, the best method and strategy to handle their affairs in case of illness, accident or when they face their final years.

The purpose of Elder Law Planning is to:

1. Make it simple and easy for the person who is handling the affairs of someone with a disability.
2. Avoid unneccessary legal entanglements
3. Reduce costs and taxes
4. Preserve the Estate that the individual has worked their entrie life to accumulate.
5. Provide peace of mind to the family of the client.

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