Need help with an Elder Law matter?

You've come to the right place.  As time passes, baby boomers face or will face a variety choices that have a legal impact.  An elder law attorney can help you make the right decisions.

Use FindLaw to hire a local elder law attorney to help you with transactions involving elder care, social security disability, Medicare, retirement planning, assisted living arrangements, and estate planning, or with disputes like elder abuse and scams that target elderly victims.


Elder Law Definitions

Power of Attorney: (n) an instrument containing an authorization for one to act as the agent of the principal that terminates esp. upon revocation by the principal or death of the principal or agent called also letter of attorney.

Advance Directive: (n) a document (as a living will or durable power of attorney) in which a person expresses his or her wishes regarding medical treatment in the event of incapacitation.


How do I choose a lawyer?

Consider the following:
Comfort Level - Are you comfortable telling the lawyer personal information? Does the lawyer seem interested in solving your problem?
Credentials - How long has the lawyer been in practice? Has the lawyer worked on other cases similar to yours?
Cost - How are the lawyer's fees structured - hourly or flat fee? Can the lawyer estimate the cost of your case?
City - Is the lawyer's office conveniently located?