Who Needs an Elder Law Attorney
May 23, 2012 By Law Office of Michael Robinson, P.C.
As people continue to live longer and medical science continues to make improvements, elderly people often face a range of legal topics that younger people typically do not have to deal with. Elder law attorneys are lawyers who specialize in knowing how specific areas of the law impact their clients and what people can do to protect themselves as they get older. Let’s take a look at some of the most common areas that elder law attorneys deal with.
Health Issues
As we get older we are more likely to suffer from certain types of medical issues that can affect our ability to make choices. For example, an estimated one out of every eight people over the age of 65 will suffer from Alzheimer's disease or dementia, medical conditions that makes it impossible to make knowing decisions. Elder law attorneys can assist you in creating advance medical directives that will ensure that if you are diagnosed with such a disease your medical wishes will be followed even if you lose capacity.
Financial Issues
There are also a host of financial issues that elder law attorneys commonly deal with. What happens, for example, if you are diagnosed with Alzheimer's and need someone to manage your finances? In this situation, an elder law attorney can help you create powers of attorney that can transfer your financial decision-making rights to someone else. On the other hand, if a person did not take the time to make such an appointment while they were still capable, an elder law attorney can guide your family through the court process of appointing a guardian or conservator.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Michael Robinson
Experienced estate planning attorneys Naples NY of the Law Office of Michael Robinson P.C. offers estate planning and business planning resources to residents of Naples NY.
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Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication, it is not intended to provide legal advice as individual situations will differ and should be discussed with an expert and/or lawyer. For specific technical or legal advice on the information provided and related topics, please contact the author.
As we get older we are more likely to suffer from certain types of medical issues that can affect our ability to make choices. For example, an estimated one out of every eight people over the age of 65 will suffer from Alzheimer's disease or dementia, medical conditions that makes it impossible to make knowing decisions. Elder law attorneys can assist you in creating advance medical directives that will ensure that if you are diagnosed with such a disease your medical wishes will be followed even if you lose capacity.
Financial Issues
There are also a host of financial issues that elder law attorneys commonly deal with. What happens, for example, if you are diagnosed with Alzheimer's and need someone to manage your finances? In this situation, an elder law attorney can help you create powers of attorney that can transfer your financial decision-making rights to someone else. On the other hand, if a person did not take the time to make such an appointment while they were still capable, an elder law attorney can guide your family through the court process of appointing a guardian or conservator.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Michael Robinson
Experienced estate planning attorneys Naples NY of the Law Office of Michael Robinson P.C. offers estate planning and business planning resources to residents of Naples NY.
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Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication, it is not intended to provide legal advice as individual situations will differ and should be discussed with an expert and/or lawyer. For specific technical or legal advice on the information provided and related topics, please contact the author.
