What are the legal practice areas in which elder law attorneys engage?
Although the legal problems of the elderly span the entire gamut of legal issues, a handful of topics arise for seniors more regularly than others. Most lawyers who consider themselves elder law attorneys are familiar with (and work in) guardianship and conservatorship, Medicaid and long-term care planning, estate planning and probate. Some elder law attorneys may also be familiar with age discrimination, medical care issues (including advance directives and the “right to die”), grandparent visitation and custody rights, Medicare benefits, and a host of similar issues.
