Elder Law Covers Many Legal Issues Affecting Older People
Are you caring for your aging parents or loved ones? You may be wondering – as many who are in the position of caring for their parents, elder aunts, or uncles – what is the difference between estate planning and elder law? What does elder law cover?
Elder law in Michigan includes a wide range of legal issues affecting older adults. In general, these areas may include:
- Estate planning and wills: Helping seniors plan the distribution of their assets and property after their death, including drafting wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents.
- Guardianship and conservatorship: Establishing legal guardianship or conservatorship for elderly individuals who are no longer able to manage their personal or financial affairs due to incapacity.
- Medicaid and long-term care planning: Assisting with the planning and application process for Medicaid benefits to cover nursing home care or other long-term care services, and advising on strategies to protect assets while qualifying for benefits.
- Social Security and retirement benefits: Advising on issues related to Social Security benefits, including retirement, disability, and survivor benefits.
- Elder abuse and exploitation: Addressing cases of physical, emotional, or financial abuse or exploitation of elderly individuals by caregivers, and others and taking legal action to protect their rights and well-being.
- Health care directives and powers of attorney: Preparing documents such as health care directives and durable powers of attorney to ensure that seniors’ health care and financial decisions are made according to their wishes if they become incapacitated.
- Nursing home and assisted living issues: Advocating for residents’ rights in nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and addressing concerns related to quality of care, contracts, and residents’ rights.
- Veterans’ benefits: Assisting veterans and their families in obtaining benefits and services to which they are entitled.
- Elder housing: Providing advice on housing options for seniors, including independent living, assisted living, and nursing home care.
This is not an exhaustive list. Contact the legal team at Tina S. Gray, P.C., for legal counsel, advice, and representation for your elder law questions or concerns.
What Is An Elder Law Attorney?
Elder law attorneys in Michigan are well-versed in a range of areas relating to an older person’s quality of life. Tina S. Gray knows how hard it can be to deal with aging parents and loved ones. She is an experienced elder law lawyer who is compassionate and knowledgeable. She has been helping individuals and families since 2002.
Talk To An Experienced Elder Law Lawyer
Are you experiencing the cognitive decline of your loved one? Did they forget to create an estate plan? Ms. Gray may be able to help. Call Tina S. Gray, P.C., in Williamston at 517-275-5240 or send an online inquiry to schedule a consultation.