When would consulting with an elder care attorney be helpful?
If you are dealing with complex or future decisions about your loved one’s financial and health care, it may be helpful to consult a lawyer specializing in aging. The National Elder Law Foundation certifies elder care attorneys, who should be knowledgeable about health and long term care planning, Medicare, Medicare and Social Security, surrogate decision-making, and estate planning. For dealing with other issues related to end of life and health care, visit the educational module on Financial, Legal and Health Care Decisions. Some of the resources for Long Distance Caregiving (e.g., Aging Parents and Common Sense provided by AXA Financial) address legal and financial issues and provide descriptions of how to gather or prepare important documents.
