{"id":5613,"date":"2023-04-28T13:56:17","date_gmt":"2023-04-28T13:56:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cloud03.titletapsites.com\/testblog\/?p=5613"},"modified":"2023-04-28T14:45:01","modified_gmt":"2023-04-28T14:45:01","slug":"what-is-elder-law","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cloud03.titletapsites.com\/testblog\/blog\/what-is-elder-law\/","title":{"rendered":"What is elder law?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Elder law specializes in the legal issues that impact the senior population, such as decisions and circumstances that arise later in life. The specifics of elder laws can vary by state. Examples of areas of elder law include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Disability and special needs planning<\/li>\n<li>Long-term care planning<\/li>\n<li>Health care<\/li>\n<li>End-of-life decisions and care<\/li>\n<li>Financial and estate planning<\/li>\n<li>Guardianship decisions<\/li>\n<li>Older adult abuse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Older adult law attorneys specializing in elder law have the knowledge and experience to provide advice, prepare, and advocate for their clients on these sensitive topics.<\/p>\n<h2>Definition of older adult<\/h2>\n<p>Federal law defines an older adult as anyone <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/elderjustice\/prosecutors\/statutes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">aged 60 years or older<\/a>, although some states define it as anyone 65 or older.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, elder law planning ensures that senior citizens live long, healthy, and financially secure lives. It can help individuals anticipate future medical needs such as long-term care.<\/p>\n<h2>Elder law attorney<\/h2>\n<p>For instance, an elder law attorney can assist in developing a plan to help you pay for future care while also preserving some of your assets. Elder law planning can also help you with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Qualifying for Medicaid or other benefits to pay for long-term care<\/li>\n<li>Ensure you\u2019re protected from elder abuse or exploitation<\/li>\n<li>Conservatorship or guardianship, if needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\".\/what-is-healthcare-law\/\">Browse more health law articles<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Elder law specializes in the legal issues that impact the senior population, such as decisions and circumstances that arise later in life. The specifics of elder laws can vary by state. 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