Elder Law
Elder Law Attorney
Elder law involves more than simply drafting wills. Don’t trust an online service to provide what you need. Talk to experienced elder law attorney Stephanie Booth at Gulf Coast Elder Law today.
What is elder law?
Elder law involves legal issues that may impact seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Elder law includes:
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Estate planning, such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives for healthcare
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Long-term care planning
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Medicaid planning
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Advice about the potential financial impact of long-term care or disqualification from public benefits like Supplemental Security Income or Medicaid
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Guardianship or conservatorship to ensure an elder or family member with disabilities is protected from abuse, neglect, or undue influence
What can an elder law attorney do for you?
An elder law attorney can educate you and your family about legal issues facing seniors and persons with disabilities. She can guide your family through the maze of public benefits qualification.
Who needs an elder law attorney?
Anyone who wants to know more about legal matters facing seniors or persons with disabilities should consider consulting an elder law attorney. Waiting until you REALLY need one may limit your options. Important planning documents such as powers of attorney, advance directives for healthcare and wills must be prepared and executed while you are able to understand and communicate your wishes.
Is elder law the same as estate planning?
Estate planning is a component of elder law. Estate planning focuses on how one’s property is distributed or divided upon their death. Elder law is much broader and includes planning for one’s well-being, support, and welfare in addition to one’s property before they die.
What is elder law planning?
Elder law planning is planning for your life as a senior. While it covers your health and well-being, it also deals with your property. It includes what happens as you get older, what happens if you become disabled, and what happens upon your death.