Carmel Estate Planning Law Firm
Overview
In the 1980's the legal profession began to identify and organize those laws that were directly related to the rights of Senior Citizens. This field of legal practice is "Elder Law". The law firm of Slater & Associates offers not only legal expertise, but also exceptional knowledge of the elder person. Although we understand and empathize with the true physical and mental difficulties that sometimes come naturally with the aging process, we do not subscribe to the myths that are...
In the 1980's the legal profession began to identify and organize those laws that were directly related to the rights of Senior Citizens. This field of legal practice is "Elder Law". The law firm of Slater & Associates offers not only legal expertise, but also exceptional knowledge of the elder person. Although we understand and empathize with the true physical and mental difficulties that sometimes come naturally with the aging process, we do not subscribe to the myths that are...
In the 1980's the legal profession began to identify and organize those laws that were directly related to the rights of Senior Citizens. This field of legal practice is "Elder Law". The law firm of Slater & Associates offers not only legal expertise, but also exceptional knowledge of the elder person. Although we understand and empathize with the true physical and mental difficulties that sometimes come naturally with the aging process, we do not subscribe to the myths that are frequently associated with aging and competency. You are at a serious disadvantage if you do not know the law. Professional guidance from an experienced counselor is the most effective means of preserving your rights and assets.
The attorneys and legal staff of Slater & Associates have been helping Indiana seniors obtain fair treatment under the law for the past thirteen years. Our law firm offers a great diversity of educational background and professional qualifications, including staff experienced in the following areas:
HEALTH CARE SERVICES
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Health Care Decision Making
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Nursing Home Issues
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Right to Natural Death
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Guardianships
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Powers of Attorney and Living Wills
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Long Term Health Care
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Nursing Home and Assisted Living Facility Standards
ASSET PROTECTION
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Medicaid Planning and Applications
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Medicare Claims and Appeals
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Powers of Attorney
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Wills
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Trusts
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Guardianships
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Estates
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Supplemental and Long Term
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Health Insurance Issues
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Housing Issues
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