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Attorneys, Elder Law

What services does an
Elder Law Attorney provide?


Elder law attorneys focus on the legal needs of the elderly, and work with a variety of legal tools and techniques to meet the goals and objectives of the older clients. The legal needs of the elderly are many, and include: Age discrimination, durable powers of attorney, elder abuse, estate planning and probate, long-term care, health care decisions, Medicare, Medicaid and other public benefits and trusts.
(Source: NAELA Fact Sheet 2006)


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