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Money, Insurance and Elder Law
| Since retirement living decisions are becoming increasingly complex, seniors often find themselves searching for someone who can cater to their specific legal needs. An elder law attorney is an individual who specializes in areas of the law that are particularly relevant to senior citizens, caregivers and family members. Elder law consists of the following areas: estate planning, long-term care planning, social security, public and private pensions, Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap insurance, long-term care insurance, age discrimination, durable powers of attorney, living wills, conservatorship and guardianship, or elder abuse. Elder law attorneys are devoted to serving seniors and can offer an especially sensitive ear concerning the sometimes difficult decisions involved in aging.Elder law is a legal specialty to help seniors and their caregivers make the right decisions. As you browse through our articles, you will find information on various aspects of elder law including financial planning, trusts, wills, medigap, social security, medicare, and long term care. (The information provided is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys general information related to legal issues commonly encountered.) |
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 Advance Care Planning (22 articles)
Illness or injury can happen at any time. Do your family members or friends know your health care wishes? Would they know what to do? Does your doctor know what treatments you do or do not want?
Advance care planning is the process of deciding the kind of health care you want at the end of your life. It means knowing your treatment options and your values, talking with your loved ones and your doctor, and recording your wishes.
Part of your plan should include advance care directives such as the Health Care Power of Attorney, Financial Power of Attorney, and the Living Will. These legal documents will allow a person you trust to make healthcare decisions for you if you cannot speak for yourself. You can include them in your medical records so that physicians and nurses will know and be better able to honor your wishes.
Advance care planning is a gift ? to yourself and your loved ones. Having a plan will make it easier for you, your loved ones, and your doctor if, in the future, decisions about treatment need to be made at a time when you are not able to make them.
To help you through the process, we've prepared this guide. Please take the time to read the information carefully and discuss it with your family and friends.
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Budgeting & Financial Planning (3 articles)
Find prescription plans and real-world tips to help your money last longer.
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Elder Abuse (6 articles)
Older people today are more visible, more active, and more independent than ever before. They are living longer and in better health. But as the population of older Americans grows, so does the hidden problem of elder abuse, exploitation, and neglect .
To help you through the process, we've prepared this guide. Please take the time to read the information carefully and discuss it with your family and friends.
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Government Benefits (7 articles)
Review the latest caregiver legislation, join caregiver organizations, and more.
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Legal (1 articles)
Get the facts about Powers of Attorney, Guardianship, Eldercare Law, and more.
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Long Term Care (9 articles)
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Medicare/Medicaid (3 articles)
Within the past two to three decades, health insurance, and the way we access it, has continued to evolve. As coverage options expand in a managed care and cost containment environment understanding, your options are of crucial importance. For seniors who have retired and now use Medicare as their primary source of insurance this understanding takes on a special significance.
Medicare will not pay for all of the procedures you may need. Not only are there certain limitations of the types of services Medicare will pay, you may be surprised by the required co-payments and deductibles. To help you better understand how your Medicare health insurance works, we have put together a list of articles to help guide you through the process.
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Other Insurance (5 articles)
Consider the benefits of Long Term Care, Disability, and Life insurance.
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