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Is There a National Organization of Elder Care Attorneys?

Elder Law and Geriatric Care

Is There a National Organization of Elder Care Attorneys?Elder care is a particularly important area of specialization at the present time, because an unprecedented number of Americans are attaining senior citizen status. The baby boomer generation is reaching the age of retirement, and this is having a big impact.

Elder law or elder care attorneys help people who are concerned about the eventualities of aging. You should certainly discuss everything with a licensed attorney if you want to be optimally prepared for the future.

There are a number of pressing elder law concerns at the present time. One of them is elder financial abuse. The extent of the problem is hard to measure with exactitude, because many instances of elder abuse go unreported.

This is because the victims protect the perpetrators in many cases, because elders are often victimized by family members and “trusted” caretakers. In addition to this, some seniors simply don’t know that they are being abused.

Though an exact figure is difficult to pinpoint, losses are in the billions of dollars according to experts.

If you take the right legal steps, you could mitigate your exposure to elder financial abuse. This is a matter that you want to discuss with an elder care attorney.

Long-term care is another important elder law concern.  Medicare does not pay for living assistance, and it is very expensive. Most people will need help with their activities of daily living eventually, so this is a matter that is relevant to everyone.

Medi-Cal is a government health insurance program that will pay for long-term care. It takes careful planning to qualify, because there are asset limits, and in California there is also a 30 month look-back period that prevents immediate divestitures.

Elder care attorneys help people who are concerned about long-term care costs. With the proper planning, you may be able to qualify for Medi-Cal at the right time without losing anything in the process.

American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys

If you are looking for an elder care attorney, you could look for professional affiliations. Elder law attorneys usually handle estate planning matters as well, and the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys is a highly respected professional organization.  The Academy has been providing educational resources to elder care attorneys for over 20 years.

Since you are visiting our website, you may be looking for an elder care attorney in the greater San Jose area. We have been members of the Academy since 1998, and we would be glad to assist you.  Roy W. Litherland is also a designated Fellow of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys.

If you would like to discuss your future with a licensed and highly experienced attorney, send us a message through this page to set up a free consultation: San Jose CA Elder Care Attorney.

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