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Elder Law

Understand elder law and its role in estate planning, focusing on seniors' needs and legal protections available for aging individuals.

How does elder law protect seniors with respect to estate planning?

Elder law is specialized to address the unique legal issues facing aging individuals, often focusing on securing care and managing finances in later life. It can be beneficial in ensuring long-term care planning and protection against elder abuse, fraud, and estate disputes. This legal framework helps manage healthcare directives, financial matters, and benefit eligibility such as Medicaid. Often, it integrates ways to manage and protect assets, ensuring that the legal and financial needs of seniors are met effectively.