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2356 University Avenue West, Suite 400, St. Paul, MN 55114
1310 Highway 96 E., Suite 203, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
318 Jackson Ave. NW, Suite A, Elk River, MN 55330
525 Park Street, Suite 130, St Paul, MN 55103
The Pines Town Offices, 11070 183rd Circle NW, Suite A , Elk River, MN 55330
545 Highway 23 East, Ste 203, Milaca, MN 56353
12725 43rd Street NE, Suite 201, St. Michael, MN 55376
724 Bielenberg Drive, #18, Woodbury, MN 55125
106 Minnesota Ave. S.W., Willmar, MN 56201
616 Roosevelt Road, Suite 100, St. Cloud, MN 56301
6900 Wedgwood Road, Suite 200, Maple Grove, MN 55311
Elder law, often called older adult law, is a legal are for issues affecting people over the age of 60. While older adult law naturally focuses on the needs of older adult citizens, family members and friends also need to be informed. Elder law covers a wide range of legal matters that are relevant to our aging population. Some of these concerns include:
Understanding the costs and options for long-term care, such as in-home care services, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes, along with coverage options by government programs Medicaid and Medicare, can help inform your decisions and protect your assets. Early planning can help identify limitations on eligibility. Individual circumstances vary, so here is a list of strategies to consider:
Unfortunately, as we get older, we become more susceptible to older adult abuse. This is a serious and growing problem, made even more serious by the challenges involved in identifying and reporting such abuse. There are some ways to help prevent elder abuse and financial exploitation, including:
There are various forms of older adult abuse, some less obvious than others. Every form is just as serious in terms of the harm that can be done to an older adult person's well-being or financial assets. Detecting older adult abuse is essential and can be lifesaving. If you suspect elder abuse, it is important to report it to the appropriate authorities, such as adult protective services or law enforcement. Commonly recognized types of elder abuse include:
Consider the following when deciding which law firm to hire for your elder law matter:
Comfort Level - Are you comfortable telling the lawyer personal information? Does the lawyer seem interested in providing legal advice and solving your problem?
Credentials - How long has the lawyer been in practice? What practice areas does the lawyer handle? Has the lawyer worked on other elder law cases similar to yours?
Cost - How are the lawyer's fees structured - hourly or flat fee? Can the lawyer estimate the cost of resolving your legal issues?
City - Is the lawyer's office conveniently located?
It is always a good idea to research your lawyer prior to hiring. Every state has a disciplinary organization that monitors attorneys, their licenses, and consumer complaints. By researching lawyer discipline you can:
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