As your parents and loved ones, or perhaps even you, grow older, you'll discover a whole new universe of laws, regulations, estate planning issues about which you need to be aware to avoid the traps of being over-taxed, over-charged, and under-served by government programs.
Elder Care law covers a lot of ground, including:
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Long term health insurance coverage
- Nursing home contracts
- Pension rights
- Social security rights
Other aspects of elder care law relate to estate planning, and may include preparation of a Last Will and Testament, preserving your estate, gift giving as an estate planning technique, preparation of a durable power of attorney, preparation of a medical directive, applying for the appointment of a conservatorship, applying for a guardianship, and preparation of a living will.
It is also critical to update all of your medical documents to bring them into compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in order ensure that your instructions regarding your care are followed.
Paul Maloof and his colleagues at Redmon, Peyton & Braswell have assisted senior citizens with elder care law issues for many years. They would like to be able to help you as well. Please contact us by calling Paul Maloof at the telephone number at the top of the page.