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Elder Law
What is Elder Law?
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Ed. Note:
Elder
Law is a new and growing legal specialty. Although attorneys have been asked to
prepare wills and trusts for many years, Elder Law attorneys focus on the older
person’s quality of life rather than just on their money. An Elder Law attorney
frequently helps the elderly client and/or their caregivers choose among various
long-term care options based on the client’s goals, health and financial
resources. For example, the attorney may develop a plan for the client which
allows him or her to qualify for governmental benefits while still leaving an
inheritance for heirs. Or, the attorney may develop a financial plan which
maximizes the amount of a couple’s life savings that one spouse can retain after
the other spouse has to enter a nursing home. There’s many traps for the unwary
both within the law and from unscrupulous predators who target the elderly. But
there’s also opportunities for the early planner if they are guided by someone
who can navigate the maze of rules.
Michael J. Repak is an attorney who
practices Elder Care Law. His bio. Appears below. Periodically he e-mails
associates, clients and friends timely Elder Law related issues entitled News
from The Law Offices of Michael J. Repak. He also publishes
ElderLaw News.
ElderLaw News is a free
resource on Elder Law presented in a monthly e-newsletter format that brings you
reports of legal developments and other trends of vital interest to seniors and
their advocates. This newsletter is sponsored by
The Law Offices of Michael J. Repak.
If you would like to review Mr. Repak's August 2005
ElderLaw News
click here. The current issue discusses how Proposed Medicaid Transfer Changes
Will Hurt The Elderly An Attorney Tells Senate Committee; Bank Agrees to Refund
Money to Elderly Buyers of Variable Annuities;
BOOK REVIEW: The Failure of
Long-Term Care . Mr.
Repak may be reach by phone at (215) 968-3499.
To go to Mr. Repak's Elder Care web site click here on
www.repaklawfirm.com
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