The Elderly Law protects people over the age of 65 or senior citizens. This law mainly focuses on the needs of an old person and protects them against any abuse or misbehavior. The attorneys represent an elderly person with special needs in legal issues under this Elder Law. Here are some matters that come under this Elder Law.
- Estate Planning
The creation of wealth and trusts comes under Estate Planning which is covered by Elder Law. This law gives you the right to choose your nominee. And it is recommended to do the Estate Planning at the age of 30.
- Will And Trust
This law also covers the will and trust related issues. According to this law, no one can forcefully take any property from a senior citizen. Wills and Trusts is a type of Estate Planning, where you create a will of your legacy.
- Social Security
In the US social security are precious benefit for all retired persons. If there are any unfair practices in the social security benefits then Elder Law comes into action.
- Medicare Planning
Elder laws also cover Medicare fraud or unfairly rejected claims. It is a crucial thigh for elderly persons.
- Elder Abuse
The Elder Law takes care of any type of Elder abuse including, physical abuse, mental abuse, financial abuse, sexual abuse, etc.