Elder law attorneys often fill Medicaid or Medicare, Medi-Cal and other crisis planning roles. However, the scope of the field is far broader. In fact, many estate planning attorneys struggle to formulate a concrete definition of the term. Nevertheless, most estate attorneys define elder law by the demographics they serve — the elderly and the disabled. Every issue these two demographics cover conceivably falls under the umbrella.
Elder Law Referrals
Most attorneys define elder law by demographics. However, people define elder law practice by the common practice areas it encompasses. For example, elder abuse is litigation-based. What’s more, nursing home negligence falls into the practice area. However, the flexibility in the field sometimes proves a double-edged sword. For instance, people won’t refer an attorney known for suing nursing homes to the centers he sues.
Umbrella
Social security disability, Medicare appeals, and Medicaid litigation fall under the elder law umbrella. An elder law attorney determines whether to include each of these areas in her personal practice.
Common Practice Areas
- Elder Abuse
- Estate Planning
Guardianship and Conservatorship - Medicaid Litigation
- Medicaid Planning
- Medicare Appeals
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Social Security Disability
- Special Needs Planning
- Veterans Pension Planning
Who Needs an Elder Law Attorney
- Creates a Durable Power of Attorney (POA).
- Discusses the importance of wills and estate planning. This includes planning for a minor or adult with special needs, probate proceedings, and more.
- Drafts a living will or other advanced directives. For instance, they create Durable POAs and long-term planning documents.
- Explains nursing home resident rights.
- Help file nursing home claims.
- Selects and appoint legal guardians.
- Locates long-term-care facilities.
- Manages assisted living costs.
- Provides help with healthcare planning. This includes long-term care options, patient rights, Medicare, and Healthcare Power of Attorney (POA).
- Serves as a financial representative. For instance, in financial planning (including Durable Financial Power of Attorney (POA), housing opportunities and planning, income, estate, and gift tax matters.
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About Skvarna Law in Glendora and Upland, California
Skvarna Law Firm operates offices in Glendora and Upland, California. Also, we provide legal services. We cover San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside Counties. This includes several cities. Upland, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, Colton, Rialto, Chino, Chino Hills, Glendora, Claremont, Pomona, La Verne, Montclair, San Dimas, Azusa, Covina, West Covina, Diamond Bar, Walnut, La Puente, Corona, Norco & Mira Loma.
