What is the difference between elder law and estate planning?
While an estate planning attorney will endeavor to prepare documents that allow for distribution of your assets on your death to your intended beneficiaries including tax and financial planning, the elder law attorney also deals with legal issues that arise because of advancing age. As clients age, they may find themselves in need of supportive services. The elder law attorney can work with them to find and help them qualify for the necessary services and government programs so that they can maintain maximum independence while preparing for the possibility that they will need additional support over time. The elder law attorney can help the client maneuver through the maze of government benefits programs such as Medi-Cal and Medicare and prepare the necessary legal documents so that the elderly and their families can face the issues associated with aging with dignity and independence.
