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A Guide to Elder Law – Part 1
Elder law
is a growing legal field aimed at helping the elderly, as well as their family members, friends, and caretakers. The primary purpose of the elder law field is to assist elderly persons in financial planning and preparations for long-term care options. In this guide, we’ll take a look at the different facets of elder law.
Home Health Care
The labyrinthian road of American healthcare is one we all know and dislike. It is especially vexing for elderly people to know what plan they qualify for and to book home health care - which is free from the usual bureaucratic strings surrounding other forms of health care. Consulting an elder law professional early on in the process can save you a lot of long queues and headaches. Elder law specialists can direct you towards exactly what you need, so you don’t have to waste any time.
Estate Planning
A leading cause of stress among the elderly is thinking about what will happen to their assets and money after they pass. Because of the importance of this decision, it requires prior, comprehensive planning. If you use the services of an elder law attorney, though, you can be sure that your chosen representative will be well-versed in the uniqueness that usually surrounds wills and testaments.
Guardianship and Conservatorship
This is somewhat related to the last point: the guardianship and conservatorship facet of elder law revolves around whether you have family members you can count on to look after you. Yes, this is a loaded question and is going to seem invasive, but it is a question people need answers to. In the event that sickness and/or poor health leave you incapable of making your own decisions, elder law professionals can choose a family member to be your guardian (in case you need any assistance at all) or a conservator (for financial decisions only).
Power of Attorney
Unlike guardianship and conservatorship, which take away your decision-making powers for good, a power of attorney is a more limited form of that. Through this, you can assign a family member to make decisions for you - either in all matters or very specific ones (like simply signing checks). Basically, an elder law attorney ensures that you regain your autonomy when you get better instead of letting it all go.
How the Law Offices of Joseph Marino Can Help
Here at the Law Offices of Joseph Marino, PC, we firmly believe that the only surprises in your golden years should be reserved for your birthdays and anniversaries. For surprises of every other kind, we will work with you and find a solution that works for you and all your loved ones.
Whatever the issues that may arise, The Law Office of Joseph Marino, PC has helped numerous people around the Sayville area cope with all their elder law issues, and we are ready and willing to help you, too! For more information on Elder Law, keep an eye out for Part 2 of this blog series.
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